Make the Most of Your Cruising Experience in Israel

Prior to the pandemic, there was only one local Israeli cruise line sailing from Haifa Port in Israel, making the country less accessible to cruisers and harder for locals to cruise since major cruise lines didn’t operate from Haifa. After the pandemic, Haifa Port has seen a major shift and
in 2022, ten major cruise lines are doing turnarounds in Haifa, and they expect more to follow in 2023. Today, cruising in Israel is much more convenient and ship occupancy is at an all-time high.
With so much to offer, tourists are now easily able to experience Israel after cruise lines like MSC, Norwegian Cruise Line, and Windstar began making stops in Haifa. 75-80% of passengers onboard these ships are taking excursions in Haifa and are even able to set up pre- or post-cruise
stays for even more time to explore the country. Now that Israel is so easily accessible to travelers, more people will be able to experience the beauty of the country than ever before.

[@MrJaysVentVideos]

We are preparing for our Cruise to Israel- stopping 2 days in Haifa and i day in Ashdod to be able to see both North Israel and south Israel Nazareth and Galilee-than Bethlehem and Jerusalem-Bahai Gardens from top of the mount.
a visit to a Kabutz-Zippori Nat'l Parl-Baptismal site on the RIver Jordan-climbing Golan Heights-our 2nd day we will tour on our own the coast of Israel making stops at Acre- Ceasaria - of course meeting family who lives is Haifa. Our hearts are pounding as time draws near. See you in Israel

[@naren2k6]

Cruising is excellent way to see any country, just finished a intensive Greek cruise on Azamara, I cant wait to visit Israel, but 2 to 3 days is just a teaser for a history intense nation like Israel. Its definitely a must do. As a student of history I am just salivating for my trip to this amazing nation. Gr8 video

[@billpanoff7944]

You will love it. This was my second time in Israel… Cant wait to return

[@ottohome]

Looks Amazing! Torn right now between what our next (and who knows, last?!) big trip should be. The two at the very top of our bucket list are (1) Israel visit combined with Mediterranean cruise. (2) Panama Canal Cruise.
We are not parties, drinkers, gamblers, nor particularly interested in socializing. History, cultural enrichment, beauty, peace and special time together, warm sunshine. These are the things that appeal to us. Torn between these two very different choices! Picture about 2 weeks for Canal cruise, 3 weeks for Mediterranean cruise and Israel. So many many choices..don’t know where to begin!!! Suggestion as to where to begin to sift through all this?

[@Habibi1980]

Do you have to purchase excursions from the ship

[@CruiseandTravelBP]

By purchasing tours from the ship they can all the homework out of the equation

[@Habibi1980]

The reason I’m asking is we hired a private guide , not from the ship , just curious if that was ok

[@CruiseandTravelBP]

@@Habibi1980 you should be fine with an experience guide