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Middle East & Africa scenery on the Egypt & Suez Canal Transit itinerary
Holland America Line

Egypt & Suez Canal Transit

Volendam 17 nights Athens, Greece Mar 19, 2027

Itinerary

  1. 1

    Athens, Greece (Embarkation)

    Board from early afternoon, sail-away in the evening.

  2. 2

    Alexandria

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

  3. 3

    Suez Canal

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

  4. 4

    Aqaba

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

  5. 5

    Salalah

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

  6. 6

    Dubai

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

  7. 18

    Athens, Greece (Disembarkation)

    Full day in port with optional shore excursions.

What's included

  • Ocean-view or interior stateroom as selected
  • All main dining venues and buffet
  • Onboard entertainment, pools and fitness centre
  • Port charges quoted before payment
  • 24/7 support from your cruise specialist
  • Government taxes and fees itemised at checkout

Shore excursions in Middle East & Africa

Add any of these tours while booking — prices are per guest and confirmed with Holland America Line.

Dubai city, Burj Khalifa & desert dunes

Dubai · 8 hrs · Moderate

$189 per guest

Petra by land from Aqaba

Aqaba · 10 hrs · Active

$289 per guest

Pyramids of Giza & Egyptian Museum

Alexandria · 11 hrs · Moderate

$249 per guest

Cape Peninsula & penguin colony

Cape Town · 8 hrs · Easy

$159 per guest

Stone Town & spice farm

Zanzibar · 6 hrs · Easy

$109 per guest

Sir Bani Yas wildlife safari drive

Sir Bani Yas · 3 hrs · Easy

$129 per guest

Gratuities, Wi-Fi & onboard packages

Crew Appreciation

$17 per guest, per night ($19 in suites).

Charged nightly; Have It All fares can include it.

Wi-Fi packages

  • Surf Plan — $15/day
  • Premium Plan — $25/day

Drinks packages

  • Signature Beverage Package — $65/day
  • Quench Package — $20/day

More options

  • Pinnacle Grill — $45 pp
  • Have It All upgrade — $299 per guest
  • Greenhouse Spa pass — $149 per guest / voyage
  • Travel protection plan — $79 per guest
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Holland America Line changes & cancellation policy

This sailing follows the operating cruise line's published terms. Deposit: $350–$1,500 per guest for grand and world voyages, $100–$600 otherwise. Final payment due 75 days standard, 120 days for Grand Voyages.

  • Before final paymentDeposit refunded on standard fares
  • 74–57 daysDeposit forfeited
  • 56–29 days50% of total fare
  • 28–16 days75% of total fare
  • 15 days or less100% of total fare

Name changes: Permitted up to 45 days before sailing with a $50 fee. Full terms on our Holland America Line policy page.

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