Itinerary
Embark · Tuesday, November 24, 2026Istanbul, Turkey
Disembark · Saturday, December 5, 2026Jeddah, Saudi Arabia
Cruise details
- Cruise line
- MSC Explora Journeys
- Ship
- MSC Explora 2
- Departs
- Istanbul (Mediterranean)
- Arrives
- Jeddah (Middle East)
- Length
- 11 nights
- Month
- November
- Ports of call
- Ocean crossing (no port calls)
- Lead-in cabin
- Inside
About this voyage: a 11-night one-way repositioning cruise aboard MSC Explora 2, sailing from Istanbul to Jeddah as MSC Explora Journeys moves the ship between seasons. Repositioning sailings like this are typically the best per-night value in cruising.
Plan your flights
This is a one-way crossing, so you’ll fly out to Istanbul and home from Jeddah. Factor both into the total — it’s the part most people forget.
