Ferry from Jordan to Sinai

I don't know how frequently the light-weight day ferries are operating, but the heavy, car-carrying night ferry always runs--departs Aqaba around 1am and arrives Nuweibeh at around 5:30am. For extra JD10/15 s/d, you can get a private cabin with ensuite bathroom, and can sleep the entire journey. The ferry is operated by Arab Bridge Maritime, and you can check their website for times and pricing. An alternative would be to cross to Eilat then Eilat to Taba and take the bus from Taba to Cairo--I believe it operates 3x/day.

I've taken a daytime ferry in the opposite direction (Nuweiba-Aqaba). it departed a few hours behind schedule (I think it might just wait until it's full), and there was a loud movie playing in the seating area the whole way across, and standing outside doesn't work all that well because you're right behind the exhaust if you do - but it gets you from one place to the other, and the ferry was safe and working.

Probably still the fastest way of doing things (certainly beats going by road via two Israeli border crossings).

Theres a new ferry From Taba in Egypt which is on the border with isreal , .to Aqaba . Nice and comfortable .

PS It was also safe .

Edited by: freenote

Edited by: freenote

Edited by: freenote

You are required to check in to board 2 hours ahead of scheduled sailings. Taking into account the boat may be delayed due to a late arrival of a VIP his car and family, or bad weather, it’s cheaper and faster overland. Accounting for Jordan and Israel’s exit fees and taxis, you can be through three borders (Jordan, Israel and Egypt) within two to three hours.

http://www.jordanjubilee.com/travelme/sinai.htm
http://www.abmaritime.com.jo/en/passenger-info/tarrif

For Aussies who are not required to have an Israeli visa in advance, the remaining reasons not to take the overland route is that you do not want 'evidence' of Israel stamps in your passport. And that you will require an Egyptian visa in advance as you are heading to Cairo.