Haifa is Israel’s main port city known as the “Gateway to the Holy Land.” It serves as the primary cruise gateway to Israel and the Holy Land.

The city is famous for the Baha’i World Centre and Gardens (UNESCO World Heritage), the German Colony, and the nearby Nazareth and Galilee. Cruisers come for the biblical sites, the beaches, and the rich religious and cultural history.

Cultural offerings include the annual Haifa International Film Festival, signature falafel and shakshuka, and the blend of Jewish, Arab, and Baha’i cultural influences. The blend of ancient religious history, modern Israeli energy, and dramatic Mediterranean coastline makes Haifa a profound and vibrant Holy Land cruise port.

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