4 Cruises & Boat Tours in Israel to Build a Day Around

1.Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Bethlehem – for cruise ship guests only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 149 reviews · from $115Our pick

Review of the Ashdod to Jerusalem and Bethlehem shore excursion, with holy sites, practical tips, walking demands, guides, price, and value.

“This was a major bucket-list trip for my family. We looked forward to this for four years. As Catholics - this day was epic! Unfortunately, the tour guide was abysmal. After a few hours we decided to make the best of it since we would probably never come back. She was rude. Didn’t answer questions and had the audacity to say that Americans didn’t ever experience terrorism. I shared that we lost loved ones on 9/11 - she again said - you have no idea. Ok. That hurt. We felt so rushed. Spent very little time at every stop on the tour. When I asked for more time, she said,…”

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2.Haifa Shore Excursion: Nazareth and the Galilee – for cruise ship guests only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 109 reviews · from $115

Explore Nazareth, Capernaum, Tabgha, and the Sea of Galilee on a full-day Haifa shore excursion with port transfers.

“Good tour, Ruthie was a great guide. Some really interesting spots taken in on this tour.”

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3.Ashdod Shore Excursion: Jerusalem and Dead Sea – for cruise ship guests only

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 104 reviews · from $125

Review of the Ashdod shore excursion to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea, with itinerary details, costs, walking advice, and practical booking tips.

“Great guide and chauffeur. Unfortunately we waited one hour in the bus for late customers. That was uncomfortable and made us run everywhere. There should be a wait notice. Lunch was terrible, I would prefer eating in Jerusalem something less crowded and more regional.”

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4.Eilat: 2-Hour Glass-Bottom Boat Tour

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 81 reviews · 2 hours · from $24Best value

Cruise Eilat’s Gulf on a three-deck glass-bottom boat, viewing Red Sea fish and coral from an underwater deck with shaded seating.

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