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Egypt to Jordan in Ferries in The Red Sea
Egypt to Jordan in Ferries in The Red Sea
The company ABMaritime, . � runs boats between Nuweiba and Aqaba every day except Saturday. There are two classes of boats - a slow ferry and a fast ferry. By all accounts from other travellers attempting this crossing, the fast ferry is worth the extra USD$10. The fast ferry is supposed to run twice daily and costs USD$70. You must pay in USD when buying a ticket as other currency is not accepted.
The ticket office at Nuweiba port is south of the port complex. As you look at the port, it is to the right on the other side of the first cross intersection. There are separate lines for Egyptians and foreigners and because of the paper work involved to trasport vehicles on the boat the lines are long. Allow 90 minutes to get your ticket. You will need to pay the fare in USD and also a 50 Egyptian Pound departure tax at the same time.
Inside the port, follow the other people into the immigration room to get your passport checked and wait in the large 'waiting room' shed. Note that the ferries can be very unreliable in regards to schedule so keep asking the officials what time the vessel will depart. It is not uncommon for a ferry scheduled for 12pm to be delayed until 6pm. There is limited food options here no make sure you bring some snacks and lunch with you. There are some well priced cafes outside the port, and a good selection of food once on the fast ferry.
If possible, avoid putting your bags in the cages that are lined up before the ferry. It is preferable to leave your bags inside the hold of the boat instead. At the other end they throw the bags out of the cages on the ground so make sure there is nothing fragile in them.
Buses will take you to the ferry, and once on board you will notice everyone lining up at a window inside the vessel. Once the queue has shrunk, head to the window and talk to the Jordanian border official. If you have a non-Arabic passport the official will probably take your passport for collection once inside Aqaba port. Once you walk into the white building, it is down a passage way on the right past the currency exchangers.
Note that although the ferry is quoted as taking one hour, it takes and additional hour at either end to load/unload the ferry. Once you arrive in Nuweiba you will be on the boat for a while longer.
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