Jeddah cruise terminal
Converted ferry terminal inside Jeddah Islamic Port, upgraded in 2021 for cruise use; about 2,500 passengers and one cruise quay for ships up to 365 m.
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia's commercial capital on the Red Sea, has long been the sea gateway for pilgrims bound for Mecca. More about Jeddah →
Cruise Ships in Jeddah
Today and the next 7 days · all times local (Arabian Standard Time)
Today · Sat 24 OctNo ships
0 people in port
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Thousands of people in port, guests plus crew. Crowd level compared with a typical Jeddah day.
Planning a day in Jeddah?
The crowd calendar shows every ship and how busy the port is, hour by hour, plus the quietest and busiest days for the next 90 days.
Where is the Jeddah cruise port?
Ships berth at the cruise terminal inside Jeddah Islamic Port, the country's largest cargo port, south-west of the city centre. The terminal is a converted ferry building that handles both turnaround and transit calls. Al-Balad is about 4 km away and the airport about 27 km north; taxis and ride-hail cars pick up at the port gate.
Terminal
Getting to the Jeddah cruise port
King Abdulaziz International Airport → Jeddah cruise terminal
29 km · 25–45 min by car
About 29 km, typically 25–45 minutes by taxi or ride-hail.
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
TransportTypical priceJourneyGood to know
Taxi
SAR 100–180per vehicle
Varies
Approximate; agree the fare first.
Ride-hail
Variesper vehicle
Varies
Typical prices, approximate. Fares change with demand, traffic and time of day.
Driving to the port
Traffic at the port gate is heavier on turnaround days.
Jeddah Cruise Terminals
1 terminal
Parking at the Jeddah cruise port
There is a public car park beside the passenger terminal, but rates are not known and multi-day cruise parking is unconfirmed. Check with your cruise line before driving.
Parking facilities
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Passenger terminal public car park
Jeddah cruise terminal
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Where to Stay Before Your Cruise
Pick the area first. Typical nightly prices, approximate.
Corniche / Al Hamra
SAR 311–513 / night
Seafront stays near the port.
Typical hotel
SAR 311–513 / night
Pre-cruise nights by the sea with a short ride to the terminal.
Hotels here
- Holiday Inn Jeddah Corniche by IHG
- Mora Hotel
- Blue Diamond Hotel Jeddah
Central Jeddah
SAR 300–345 / night
Value city stays.
Typical hotel
SAR 300–345 / night
General city option.
Hotels here
- Taj Jeddah
- Darkom Hospitality
Prices are approximate per night, in SAR, before taxes and fees. Rates rise sharply during Hajj season.
Eating in Jeddah
- Coffee per item
- SAR 20
- per item
- Breakfast per person
- SAR 20–40
- per person
- Restaurant dinner per person
- SAR 200
- per person
Prices are approximate. There is no alcohol in Saudi Arabia. Dinner is from about SAR 200 at established restaurants; casual places cost about SAR 40–160.
Where to eat
Al-Balad
Street food, traditional cafes and seafood around the historic souks.
Corniche
Seafront restaurants and cafes.
Tahlia Street / Al Rawdah
Malls and international restaurants.
Destination
About Jeddah
Jeddah, Saudi Arabia's commercial capital on the Red Sea, has long been the sea gateway for pilgrims bound for Mecca. Its historic heart, Al-Balad, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site of coral-stone merchant houses with carved wooden rawasheen balconies, old souks and centuries-old mosques.
The modern city stretches along a 30 km Corniche of parks, sculptures and seafront mosques, with King Fahd's Fountain, among the tallest in the world, jetting over the sea. Jeddah is also the homeport for Saudi Arabia's own cruise line on short Red Sea itineraries.
- Time zone
- Arabian Standard Time
- Currency
- SAR
Things to Do in Jeddah
Al-Balad (Historic Jeddah)
UNESCO-listed old town of coral-stone houses, souks and the Al Shafi'i Mosque.
Jeddah Corniche
Long seafront promenade with parks, sculptures and cafes.
King Fahd's Fountain
One of the world's tallest fountains, best seen from the Corniche in the evening.
Al Rahma Mosque
The 'Floating Mosque' built on piers over the Red Sea on the Corniche.