Northern Star 166 Posted October 22, 2013 Report Share Posted October 22, 2013 Has anyone done the Suez Canal transit to Dubai and can you recommend it? Your comments on this both positive & negative would be really appreciated. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MandE-UK 0 Posted October 23, 2013 Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 We did the transit earlier this year on Pacific Princess on our way from Dubai to Venice.. It took all day and we had a bridge commentary. It was really interesting particularly if you have an interest in the military or history in general. The Nile Bridge is spectacular. On occasions the ships passing seem to be sailing through the desert. It is totally different to the Panama Canal transit. I would recommend anyone to do it. WE called in at Safaga (for Luxor), Aquaba (for Petra, )and Suez( for Cairo) on our way through. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Star 166 Posted October 23, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 23, 2013 Thanks for this MandE, really appreciate it as not many people seem to have done this trip. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dan Hurley 0 Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Yes it is a great day. Plenty of interesting things to see and the commentary is sometimes very good, depending on who is on board with the knowledge. We were so lucky to have had Captain Darias Godziek as he is a fantastic commentator on just about everything marine, and he never leaves you wondering for long no matter what happens on board. Would like to have him as Captain on all our future cruises. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Solent Richard Posted October 24, 2013 Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Has anyone done the Suez Canal transit to Dubai and can you recommend it? Your comments on this both positive & negative would be really appreciated. Certainly can recommend it Northern Star. My wife and I navigated north to south on Oceania's Nautica last December... A full review and itinerary is on my blog... https://solentrichardscruiseblog.wordpress.com/2013/03/21/oceania-nautica-dawn-of-civilisation-cruise/ Are you heading that way? Any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Richard maggieshoemou 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Northern Star 166 Posted October 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 24, 2013 Thanks Richard for this very informative reply and what wonderful photos,really appreciated. Isn't it great that we can obtain this information from experienced travellers like yourself on this forum. This trip is on my 'to do ' list but Today have also added Yalta after seeing the wonderful photos you posted ,really looks amazing! THANKS again Quote Link to post Share on other sites
maggieshoemou 66 Posted November 5, 2013 Report Share Posted November 5, 2013 I have been through the Suez Canal twice in the past and will be doing so again next year. It is a very interesting experience, and there is always something different to see and hear, be it the landscape or the locals waving and shouting and whistling. It has some amazing monuments and the PEACE Bridge is stunning! Enjoy your trip. Mosque at the entrance to the Canal. The Peace Bridge built by the Japanese, also known as the Japanese-Egyptian friendship bridge. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bourne 1 Posted November 9, 2013 Report Share Posted November 9, 2013 Cunard on the return leg of world cruise is one of the best ways to do it , All the queens can pass through the canal so to go on the QM2 is very good , this tends to normally be Dubai to Southampton which can give you the best option on weather all the way, I think there are some good deals for next year on the this sector. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elderlycruiser 2 Posted May 7, 2015 Report Share Posted May 7, 2015 We have been through the Suez Canal twice, it was a very memorable experience. It takes all day but the scenery is for ever changing, and an on board commentary, keeps you informed whenever an interesting place is approaching. We would recommend this trip to all cruisers. Elderlycruiser. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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