Israel

The land of Israel has been sacred to the Jewish people in particular since Biblical times. A cruise to Israel will allow you to visit some of the most important religious and historical sites as well as getting to know a little more about the fascinating state of Israel that was created to provide a Jewish homeland after the Second World War. 

MSC cruise ships call at several destinations across Israel. Your cruise to Israel may call at Aqaba, Ashdod, and Haifa, which are fascinating in themselves, but also act as gateways to some stunning and significant cities, such as Tel Aviv, the UNESCO world heritage site of Petra and, of course, Jerusalem.

To make the most of your cruise to Israel do join us on our carefully-planned excursions that are designed to cater to all our cruisers and offer a balanced mix of themed day trips from informative guides around cities and archaeological sites to relaxing beach trips and fun shopping outings.

A cruise to Israel offers a typical Mediterranean climate with dry summers. Expect to hear the two main languages of Hebrew and Arabic, with English widely understood. The currency is the Shekel (around 0.2 to 1 US dollar) and it is recommended that tourists wear appropriate clothing (long trousers, headscarves) when visiting religious sites.