Suez Canal
Suez Canal
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Linking the Mediterranean to the Red Sea, this canal stretches more than 100 miles extending from Port Said to Port Tawfiq (near Suez), connecting the Mediterranean Sea with the Gulf of Suez and thence with the Red Sea.
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Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed
Dhaka City, Bangladesh1,544 contributions
Dec 2019
I visited two cities located on both the sides of the Suez Canal : Port Said and Port Fuad. I crossed the Canal by ferry which is free service. The color of the water was truly blue. Very amazing canal.
Written February 14, 2020
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Deryck W
Margate, UK541 contributions
Dec 2019
In transit on our cruise from Italy to Dubai we travelled the Suez Canal. Absolutely incredible Engineering Feat! Apparently, the canal was built 150 years ago, which is amazing when you consider how deep and wide it is. Amazing history, a few remnants from the Suez Crisis can still be seen. One of the reasons we picked this particular cruise.
Written January 17, 2020
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Glenn Roche
Melbourne, Australia19 contributions
Feb 2024 • Friends
Was our 2nd tour with Royal Egypt Tours. They. Did not disappoint. A nice big clean vehicle, great guide and driver who were ever ready to oblige. The vehicle arrived on time. We had no local currency so the driver advanced the money which we repaid on our return.
This was a single destination tour so we were able to leave early to beat the traffic conditions
Saw many ships sail thru at close quarters making our experience really enjoyable. We are glad that we did this tour when in Cairo. Was a short 90 minute drive to an iconic destination.
Glenn and Michealine Roche
Melbourne, Australia
This was a single destination tour so we were able to leave early to beat the traffic conditions
Saw many ships sail thru at close quarters making our experience really enjoyable. We are glad that we did this tour when in Cairo. Was a short 90 minute drive to an iconic destination.
Glenn and Michealine Roche
Melbourne, Australia
Written February 20, 2024
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TwoSheds57
Melbourne, Australia9,244 contributions
Apr 2023 • Couples
We found this to be unexpectedly fascinating from the highly organised vessel entrance, trip and exit to all of the sights one sees along the way. It was 12 hours of fun entertainment. Approach the trip with an open mind. It’s a lot of fun
Written April 28, 2023
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HarrazCairo
Cairo, Egypt407 contributions
Aug 2012 • Family
I was very pleased while crossing the Canal by El-Meaadia(ferry ) from Port Saied to Port Fauad on the other side (free of charge). The view is fantastic..especially if you take the ferry at afternoon close to sunset time. You see the crossing ships of(various kinds of carriers), the Suez Canal Authority Building, the small boats, ...etc. We had a tea in a club located just on the Canal besides the Ferry harbour in Port Fauad..the view from this location is very beautiful.
Written August 29, 2012
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Vladivostok, Russia875 contributions
Mar 2014 • Business
Although I'd been to a lot of exotic destinations before my first impression of the Suez canal was absolutely overwhelming.
Starting from 6am I was running from deck to deck trying to grab every moment and take the best picture possible. The passage was over by 6pm, by which time I was completely exhausted, but it was worth it.
Starting from 6am I was running from deck to deck trying to grab every moment and take the best picture possible. The passage was over by 6pm, by which time I was completely exhausted, but it was worth it.
Written February 13, 2015
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jojo
Navi Mumbai, India2,833 contributions
Oct 2016 • Family
Travelling through the worlds' longest man made Canal having 104.5 miles length and 197 feet width constructed for facilitating the tedious African Voyage was another memorable experience..The Prestigious Task of this great project being undertaken by both Egyptian and British Governments needs special mention being completed after ten years with planned vision having historical importance in World History.It underwent various phases and claims leading to the ownership rights and now is under Egypt. Our vehicle went through the 2 km long tunnel, having proper lighting arrangements, protections, security and enough space without fear but with with hopes.Remembering the great man made project and the great sacrifices we reached Cairo.
Written August 25, 2017
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Laman Doe L.
Carmona, Philippines2,491 contributions
Aug 2018
Many times we passing through since 2005 up to now my ship sailing around the World the shortest navigations way going to Asia to Europe.
Written July 24, 2019
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Sandra A
Brisbane, Australia67 contributions
Jul 2011 • Couples
Adventure of a lifetime ... the journey up the canal and the views from our ship along the way and the final destination at Port Said where the markets were right there where we docked! I bought carpets and lace and perfumed oils and saw so much never seen in other countries. The coach ride to Cairo and to Giza to see the pyramids was a dream come true ever since learning about them at primary school!
Written February 20, 2012
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trainfan2000
Hamilton, Canada2,548 contributions
Oct 2011 • Couples
This is a very interesting trip if you have the opportunity to make it. There is much to see as the ship transits this historical canal. On the western bank are towns, monuments, roads, 8nteresting buildings and lots of green areas. On the eastern bank there is desert punctuated by manned guard posts and the odd building - the contrast is stark. Small fishing boats ply the canal beside your ship. In the Great Bitter Lake there are usually many large and sometimes unique vessels to be seen as convoys wait their turn to move up or down the canal. The Suez, unlike most canals, has no locks on it so the journey is basically made sailing at sea level. If you go, do some reading about the canal and watch for the Friendship Bridge, the El-Ferdan Railway Bridge (the largest swing bridge in the world), the monument near Ismailia to commemorate Egyptians that died in the Arab-Israeli war, the Great Bitter Lake, the Suez Canal Defense Monument, ferrys and Bailey bridges.
Written January 6, 2012
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is the suez canal free for private boats?
Written November 13, 2021
I would like to experience going through the Suez Canal but not on a cruise ship. What are the options to do this. I have read information on this forum but still can't work out the answer?
Written July 27, 2019
I don’t know because I did it on a cruise ship and wouldn’t know where to start to do it independently
Written July 28, 2019
Is it possible to sail on a private boat through the Suez Canal? If yes ,what do i need to know and do i have to pay to go through? And what are the dangers on a small sailing boat?
Written July 16, 2019
I am really sorry this is a question to which I do not know the answer. You have to form a flotilla each end of the passage given to you by the controller of the canal as each ends departs at 6am and meet at a point in the middle whereby it is safe to pass - thereby boats etc are not allowed on their own just as part of this flotilla controlled process. Sorry I cannot be more helpful
Written July 16, 2019
Would like to do go up or down the Suez Canal on a boat, but not to do it as a full cruise ship holiday. Are there any boats that just do the Suez from one end to the other?
Thanks
Written September 22, 2018
Have only done the transit by cruise ship. Did observe several cargo ships, but never any smaller vessels. The cost to transit the Suez Canal may be cost prohibitive for smaller boats. Good luck in your quest.
Written September 23, 2018
I have been searching for a trip up or down the Suez Canal that does not involve a fully blown cruise holiday without much success and was excited to see that Robert L. wrote
"Almost a day to get to Port Said, hours to wait in queue, and 11 hours to just arrive at the other end".
Which indicates that it is possible to traverse the canal on a day tour
Can anyone point me in the right direction to find such a tour?
Written April 6, 2018
Our tour guide at the valley of the Kings is from Cairo. She is a rotary member and trust her. Contact Deena Shehab. Giza rotary his site won’t let me put her email in here. Phone. +2 010 0510 7755 She works for a tourism company. We are the US rotary people she took a photo with last fall. Good luck. By the way. It’s nothing but sand and flies.
Written April 10, 2018
Hola martin te hago una consulta existe la posibilidad de cruzar el canal de suez en una excursión de un día .? Gracias ,
Written January 20, 2018
Hi, It is not possible to cross the Suez Canal in a day trip. The canal authorities are supposed to allow only Merchant Ships. However, you may cross the Suez Canal from one bank to another bank via passenger ferry that operates daily from Port Said to Port Faud.
Written January 23, 2018
can you fly over the Suez canal by helicopter or ballon
Written December 21, 2017
Would like to travel to Suez canal with my wife and daughter 5 years old and would like to travel on Nov 17th. What do you suggest? I stay in Cairo. Thanks
Written November 6, 2017
You can take the bus (super jet) from the bus station in Cairo and go to port said it is the north entrance city for the Suez Canal and you will enjoy the day there and back to Cairo by the same way but be noticed that this bus is every hour and last bus coming from port said to Cairo at 8.30 pm I think
Written November 6, 2017
Hi, can you please help me with a link for online booking of this excursion? We are a family who wish to be at Port Said during October 2017 and want to take a boat / ferry ride from Port Said to Port Faud via Suez Canal. I need your help in doing the booking of this boat / ferry ride, where a local guide may be can accompany me.
I am more keen on a package tour that includes -
tour of Port Said, Suez Canal, and Ismaïlia
Boat tickets from Port Said to Port Fuad
Seafood lunch
English Guide
thanks & regards,
Sameer
Written August 22, 2017
there is a regular ferry between port said and port Fuad, it takes less than 15 m, it is public and free.
As I know, Nothing like a sea trip between Port Said and Ismailia. Any how I have asked one of my colleagues who lives there about updated details and guidance for your trip and I will update you.
Written August 22, 2017
Hi Colleen, can you please help me with a link for online booking of this excursion? I wish to be at Port Said during October 2017 and want to take a boat / ferry ride from Port Said to Port Faud via Suez Canal. I need your help in doing the booking of this boat / ferry ride, where a local guide may be can accompany me.
I am more keen on a package tour that includes -
tour of Port Said, Suez Canal, and Ismaïlia
Boat tickets from Port Said to Port Fuad
Seafood lunch
English Guide
thanks & regards,
Sameer
Written August 22, 2017
I was on an Oceania cruise, so the Suez was just a way to get from one place to another! Your trip sounds fun! Good luck! Sorry I couldn't help.
Written August 24, 2017
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