Floating at the Lowest Point on Earth
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Overview
The Dead Sea, a geological marvel located in the Jordan Rift Valley, is the lowest point on the surface of Earth, sitting over 400 meters below sea level. This hypersaline lake is renowned for its therapeutic mineral-rich waters and black mud, which have attracted visitors for millennia, including historical figures like Queen Cleopatra. The extraordinary buoyancy of the water, ten times saltier than the ocean, allows for an effortless floating experience unlike any other.
While not a cruise port itself, the Dead Sea is a signature shore excursion for those cruising to Aqaba, Jordan. A day trip here offers a unique opportunity for relaxation, wellness, and a connection to biblical history, with stunning desert landscapes and views across to Israel and the West Bank. It’s a chance to literally float your cares away and indulge in the natural healing properties of this ancient wonder.
The absolute highlight of any visit is to float in the incredibly buoyant waters. Due to the high salt concentration, you'll find yourself effortlessly bobbing on the surface.
Tip: Avoid getting water in your eyes or mouth, as it is extremely salty and can sting.
Experience the therapeutic benefits by covering yourself in the black, mineral-rich mud. Resorts and public beaches typically provide access to the mud, which is believed to have rejuvenating properties for the skin.
Tip: Slather on the mineral-rich mud, let it dry, then rinse off in the area.
Many day tours from Aqaba will take you to a the area resort (e.g., Mövenpick, Hilton, Crowne Plaza) where you can purchase a day pass. This provides access to private beaches, fresh-water showers, changing rooms.
Tip: Check with your tour operator about day passes for beaches, showers, and pools.
Gain historical and geological insight at the Lowest Point on Earth Museum, often part of the Panorama the Complex. You can venture up to Lot's Cave, believed to be where the biblical figure Lot.
Tip: The museum offers educational displays about the formation and its receding levels.
Combine your the area visit with a trip to the nearby Baptism Site (Al-Maghtas) at Bethany Beyond the Jordan, a UNESCO World Heritage site. This is traditionally believed to be the place.
Tip: This site is deeply significant for Christian pilgrims.
If your tour timing allows, try to catch a sunset. The changing colors of the sky reflecting on the calm, shimmering waters, with the Israeli and West Bank hills on the horizon, create a scene.
Tip: Some day tours might offer flexible departure times from the area to accommodate this.
Aboard
MS Farah
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Cairo, Egypt
51 Sailings
Oct 30, 2026 - Dec 9, 2027
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