Celestyal cancels 3 more Med cruises as Middle East repositioning delayed
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled three additional sailings in the Mediterranean and Adriatic scheduled for early April 2026, as delays to vessel repositioning from the Middle East continue to affect its European deployment.
British grandmother’s death on Africa cruise reveals need for comprehensive insurance
A British passenger has died during a cruise around Africa after a medical emergency at sea was followed by delays in securing appropriate treatment on land.
MSC Cruises cancels 2026/27 Gulf season, redeploys MSC World Europa to Caribbean
MSC Cruises has cancelled its planned 2026/27 winter season in the Arabian Gulf aboard MSC World Europa, confirming a revised deployment that will see the mega-ship repositioned to the Caribbean.
Oceania Vista 2026 World Cruise rerouted to Cape Town amid Gulf disruption
Oceania Cruises has revised the itinerary of its current world cruise aboard Oceania Vista, rerouting the vessel away from the Middle East and the Red Sea due to ongoing disruption to regional […]
Royal Caribbean unveils 4th Icon ship Hero of the Seas, due August 2027
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled Hero of the Seas, the fourth vessel in its Icon Class, with the ship set to enter service from Miami in August 2027 as part of the […]
MSC Opera heads to Cape Town for final leg of farewell South Africa cruise season
MSC Opera arrived in Cape Town this week as MSC Cruises South Africa brings its 2025/2026 domestic season towards a close, with the ship operating its final programme of local sailings before […]
TUI Cruises cancels further Mediterranean sailings as Gulf repositioning delayed
TUI Cruises has cancelled two more upcoming Mediterranean sailings aboard Mein Schiff 5, as delays to its repositioning from the Arabian Gulf continue to impact the start of its European summer programme.
Six cruise ships await onward deployment as Gulf ports coordinate support measures
Six cruise ships remain in the Arabian Gulf following the suspension of regional operations in late February, as conditions affecting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continue to delay scheduled repositioning […]
Explora II redeployment sees Mediterranean replace Middle East winter season
Explora Journeys, the luxury subsidiary of MSC Cruises, has confirmed that Explora II will operate in the Mediterranean between November 2026 and March 2027, replacing its previously planned deployment in the Middle […]
TUI Cruises cancels Mein Schiff 4 Cape Town sailing amid ongoing Gulf disruption
TUI Cruises has cancelled an additional sailing aboard Mein Schiff 4 as operational adjustments continue following disruption to cruise activity in the Arabian Gulf.
Celestyal cancels additional Aegean cruise as redeployment from Gulf remains paused
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled a further sailing in the Aegean Sea as adjustments to its fleet deployment continue following disruption in the Arabian Gulf amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
MSC World Asia to debut new Harbour concept and expanded Aqua Deck
MSC Cruises has outlined new details of the outdoor and pool facilities planned for MSC World Asia, including an updated version of The Harbour concept and a redesigned Aqua Deck.
TUI Cruises expands South Africa programme with Cape Town winter season
TUI Cruises is expanding its South Africa deployment for the winter 2027/28 season, with a series of roundtrip voyages from Cape Town forming a central part of its newly announced programme.
Viking floats out 1st hydrogen-powered cruise ship ahead of 2026 debut
Viking has reached a key construction milestone for its next ocean vessel, with Viking Libra entering the water for the first time during a float-out ceremony at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy.
TUI Cruises extends cancellations as Middle East deployment adjustments continue
TUI Cruises has extended the suspension of sailings for Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 operating in the Middle East, as the vessels remain in the Arabian Gulf.
Disney Cruise Line names 4th Wish-class ship Disney Believe ahead of 2027 debut
Disney Cruise Line has confirmed the name and initial design details of its next newbuild, with the Disney Believe set to join the fleet in late 2027.
Cruise lines maintain confidence in Arabian Gulf despite short-term disruption
Despite short-term deployment changes by some cruise operators, cruise lines continue to signal long-term confidence in the Arabian Gulf as a winter cruise destination, with multiple ships already open for booking in […]
TUI Cruises completes guest departures from Middle East as sailings remain paused
TUI Cruises has completed the departure of approximately 2,500 guests who had been sailing aboard Mein Schiff 5 in Doha, Qatar, following adjustments to cruise operations in the region in recent weeks.
Costa and AIDA cancel 2026/27 Middle East cruises as ships redeploy to Europe
Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises have confirmed that they will not operate cruises in the Middle East during the 2026/27 winter season, with both brands adjusting their deployment plans and repositioning ships […]
Virgin Voyages to debut Ariya Indian restaurant aboard Valiant Lady after drydock
Virgin Voyages will introduce a new Indian dining venue aboard Valiant Lady later this year, expanding the ship’s culinary programme following a scheduled drydock.
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