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MSC Explora 5: Barcelona to Jeddah12-night repositioning cruise · Sunday, January 9, 2028

MSC Explora 5
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MSC Explora 5
MSC Explora Journeys
Transatlantic
BarcelonaSpainJeddahSaudi Arabia
Jan 9, 2028 -> Jan 21, 2028(12 nights)
From BarcelonaTo Jeddah
Cruise from Barcelona to Jeddah. Approximate sailing route.BarcelonaSpainJeddahSaudi ArabiaApproximate sailing route

Some itinerary locations are missing from this approximate map. See the listed itinerary below.

Itinerary

Day 1 · Embark · Jan 9, 2028Barcelona, SpainDepart 20:00
Day 2 · At sea · Jan 10, 2028Time at Sea
Day 3 · Port of call · Jan 11, 2028Civitavecchia (Rome), ItalyArrive 07:00 · Depart 20:00
Day 4 · Port of call · Jan 12, 2028Naples, ItalyArrive 09:00 · Depart 19:00
Day 5 · Port of call · Jan 13, 2028Messina (Sicily), ItalyArrive 09:00 · Depart 18:00
Day 6 · At sea · Jan 14, 2028Time at Sea
Day 7 · At sea · Jan 15, 2028Time at Sea
Day 8 · Port of call · Jan 16, 2028Port Said, EgyptArrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
Day 9 · Transit · Jan 17, 2028Crossing the Suez Canal, EgyptArrive 00:15 · Depart 00:30
Day 9 · Transit · Jan 17, 2028Crossing the Suez Canal, EgyptArrive 16:30 · Depart 17:00
Day 10 · Port of call · Jan 18, 2028Sharm El-Sheikh, EgyptArrive 08:00 · Depart 20:00
Day 11 · Port of call · Jan 19, 2028Aqaba (Petra), JordanArrive 07:00 · Depart 21:00
Day 12 · At sea · Jan 20, 2028Time at Sea
Day 13 · Disembark · Jan 21, 2028Jeddah, Saudi ArabiaArrive 08:00

Times are shown as listed by the cruise line, without timezone conversion. Confirm the current schedule before planning transfers or excursions.

Cruise details

Cruise line
MSC Explora Journeys
Ship
MSC Explora 5
Departs
Barcelona (Mediterranean)
Arrives
Jeddah (Middle East)
Length
12 nights
Month
January
Ports of call
Civitavecchia (Rome), Italy · Naples, Italy · Messina (Sicily), Italy · Port Said, Egypt · Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt · Aqaba (Petra), Jordan
Lead-in cabin
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About this voyage: a 12-night one-way repositioning cruise aboard MSC Explora 5, sailing from Barcelona to Jeddah as MSC Explora Journeys moves the ship between seasons. Compare its nightly fare with the full trip cost, including one-way flights and transfers.

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Plan travel to Barcelona and home from Jeddah. Check which flights and transfers the fare includes before adding travel costs to your budget.

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Barcelona cruise port guide

Terminal and location
Barcelona’s cruise terminals include facilities at Moll Adossat and the World Trade Center. Match your operator’s terminal to the port’s passenger-terminal guide.
Airport and transport
The port describes a Cruise Bus connection between the Adossat terminals and the city centre. World Trade Center terminals are close to public transport. Compare an airport transfer with a city connection based on your assigned terminal.
Before embarkation
Do not assume all terminals share one drop-off point. Check the terminal, luggage arrangements and boarding window with the cruise line.

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Terminal assignments and transport services can change. Confirm boarding instructions and current transfer timetables before travelling.

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Explore MSC Explora 5: Barcelona to Jeddah

This 12-night sailing with MSC Explora Journeys is listed to leave Barcelona, Spain, on January 9, 2028 and arrive in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, on January 21, 2028. Use this page to compare the voyage dates, ship, listed itinerary and per-person cabin fares.

A listing is not a reservation or a live inventory guarantee. Confirm the sailing and your cabin directly with the cruise line.

For a one-way cruise, plan the journey to the departure port separately from the journey home after arrival. Check boarding instructions, the final port schedule and fare inclusions before buying flights or accommodation.

Before you book this itinerary

Confirm the local dates, exact terminals, boarding deadline and current itinerary with the operator. Compare cabin occupancy and inclusions in the final quote, then arrange flights and transfers for both ends of the journey.

MSC Explora 5: Barcelona to Jeddah: questions and answers

When does this MSC Explora 5 cruise sail?
The listed departure is January 9, 2028 from Barcelona. The listed arrival is January 21, 2028 in Jeddah, after 12 nights. Confirm the final schedule with MSC Explora Journeys.
Does this cruise return to its departure port?
No. This listing starts in Barcelona and ends in Jeddah. Arrange onward travel from the arrival port.
Are the cabin fares on this page live booking prices?
A listing is not a reservation or a live inventory guarantee. Confirm the sailing and your cabin directly with the cruise line. Displayed fares are recent source observations; when a recent fare is unavailable, we show “Check fare”. Confirm currency, cabin type, occupancy, taxes, fees, gratuities and cancellation conditions before booking.

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