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This Cruise Port was a NIGHTMARE: Welcome to Saudi Arabia!

Fraser at Sea
Fraser at Sea
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👁️ 3K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 35:56
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Creator's Key Takeaways

I'm not overly impressed with this port already but yeah let's see a if we're allowed off today and also be what's going on in Jada let's go

this is hands down the most ridiculous thing that I've ever seen on a cruise waiting to get into a country

would I go back to Saudi Arabia no mostly due to the fact that I completely disagree with a lot of their laws a lot of their rules a lot of their expectations on society

when I got into the old town and when you actually speak to some of the people that that live there and that have shops there... they are they are so friendly and they're much more welcoming to tourists

Creator's Tips & Advice

Apply for a Saudi visa well in advance and confirm its approval before your cruise
Do not eat or drink in public places during Ramadan in Saudi Arabia
Consider using the shuttle bus instead of taxis due to limited availability in the city

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Feeling uneasy and on edge upon disembarking due to security and strict atmosphereThe feeling improves once in the city center; the old town is welcoming and friendly.
Not knowing what to do or see in Jeddah as it's not a well-known tourist destinationExplore the old markets and streets; the city has character and friendly locals.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like arriving at the cruise port in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia?
QHow difficult is it to get a visa for Saudi Arabia as a cruise passenger?
QWhat is there to see and do in Jeddah during a cruise stop?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Jeddah3½ Sad Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

#Cruise #MSCWorldEuropa In this video, I'm cruising onboard MSC World Europa, and have arrived in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. Jeddah is a relatively 'new' cruise port, and is seeing a real upsurge in popularity on Middle Eastern cruise itineraries, particularly those that include a transit of the Suez Canal. In this video, I'll show you my experience of visiting Jeddah by cruise ship. The onboard experience was total chaos, and I'll explain this in the video. I'll then take you ashore to explore the city, before coming back to the ship to see more of what's onboard. Let's go and explore Jeddah, Saudi Arabia! For more cruise tips from my experience out 'at sea', just hit the SUBSCRIBE button and come along! If you enjoy this video, please also remember to hit the THUMBS UP button! Want to see even more? Head over to my website: https://www.fraseratsea.com/ Video chapters: Introduction: 00:03 Visa problems: 00:19 The saga begins: 02:37 Leaving MSC World Europa: 05:04 Arriving at Jeddah Islamic Port Terminal: 05:49 Taking the shuttle into the city: 07:43 Arriving in Jeddah - first impressions: 10:36 Markets / Souks: 12:22 A taste of 'home'... 16:07 Catching up: 19:25 To the buffet...! 21:07 The view from the ship in port: 22:22 The plan for tonight: 23:02 Our announcement from MSC...: 23:28 Entertainment tonight: 29:08 Time to eat! 31:44 Jeddah at night from MSC World Europa: 32:20 Immersive Experience (Panorama Lounge): 33:03 The other show, Luna Park... 34:09 Closing - another day over! 34:59 SUPPORT FRASER AT SEA - come and find me on the platforms below: YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM-SoYHDs8kBPwN9MSwSSew INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/fraseratsea/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@fraseratsea PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/FraseratSea FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/p/Fraser-at-Sea-61560127220226/ #MscCruises #MSCWorldCruise #MSCCrociere #CruiseShip #CruiseVlog #CruiseVlogger #Travel #TravelVlog #Jeddah #JeddahSaudiArabia #SaudiArabia