Top 3 Boat Trips in Israel

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

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

From Ashdod Port, explore Jerusalem’s Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, and Church of the Holy Sepulchre, then continue to Bethlehem’s Manger Square and Church of the Nativity. Expect a long, fast-paced day, shared transport, security checks, and a guide whose quality may vary.

“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

From Haifa Port, spend about nine hours visiting Nazareth, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Tabgha, the Jordan River, and the Mount of Beatitudes. A licensed guide such as Ryan, Abbey, Mina, or Micky leads the day in an air-conditioned van, with pickup and ship-safe return included.

“This was an incredible tour to several biblical sites. Our guide was so interesting and knowledgeable and helped make this a memorable experience. We learned so much!”

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

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

Travel from Ashdod Port to Jerusalem and the Dead Sea in an air-conditioned minivan with a professional guide. See the Mount of Olives, Western Wall, Via Dolorosa, Church of the Holy Sepulchre, and an Arab market, then float in the Dead Sea. Guides have included Maralite, Dikla, Erez, and Ryan.

“The tour guide Annas talked about religious too much and spent too much time in one place, ran out of time for dead sea. She even asked us to pay for dead sea entrance fee but that was not part of the package deal. She didn't even pay for the entrance fee why asked us to pay her?? Also her mouth breath was so bad that it was suffocating to sit near her.”

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