Founder and editor of Cruise Arabia & Africa. I try to create the best news and information specifically for cruise passengers taking cruises to and from Dubai (where I live) and South Africa (where I was born). You can contact me at shaun(at)cruisearabiaonline.com.
Holland America Line has opened bookings for its two Grand Voyages departing in January 2027, one of which features an extended port call in Cape Town, South Africa, following strong interest during […]
Margaritaville at Sea has announced the next phase of its fleet expansion with the acquisition of Costa Fortuna from Costa Cruises.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has released renderings and details of all seven specialty restaurants aboard Seven Seas Prestige, including a new Mediterranean dining venue called Azure.
Silversea Cruises is sending Silver Muse into drydock for major refit and refurbishment in November 2025 that will include a capacity increase, new culinary offerings, and broader suite options.
Just a short flight from the Gulf, Maxx Royal Bodrum offers a refined Aegean escape where luxury, privacy and wellness come together in a setting designed for discerning Middle Eastern travellers.
MSC Cruises is adapting its regional product in terms of food, entertainment, and language, but a fully halal kitchen remains a challenge.
Crystal has announced the itinerary for its 2028 World Cruise, with Crystal Symphony scheduled to visit Dubai as part of a 150-night voyage covering six continents. Bookings for the full sailing open to the […]
Jacobs Media will launch Connections Cruise Arabia, a dedicated B2B cruise summit for the Arabian Gulf, amid rampant growth in the local cruise industry.
President of Explora Journeys Anna Nash on why the Arabian Gulf is ready for ultra-luxury cruising as the line prepares to homeport in Dubai for 2026/27.
Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Eclipse has resumed service following a drydock at Damen Shipyard in Brest, France, with additional guest cabins and a number of onboard upgrades.
Carnival Cruise Line and longtime retail partner EFFY Jewelry are expanding their collaboration with new initiatives launching on land and at sea.
As demand for cruising in the Arabian Gulf continues to rise, MSC Cruises is increasingly leaning into short itineraries as a format that suits the region’s unique travel preferences.
Cruise tourism in the Middle East is undergoing a quiet transformation. Once treated as a seasonal stopover for repositioning voyages, the Arabian Gulf is now steadily becoming a destination in its own […]
Costa Cruises is nearing the end of a sweeping fleet transformation plan that includes ship modernisation, new itineraries, and fleet optimisation, with the upcoming refit and refurbusgment of Costa Serena, while its […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has released detailed renderings and a fly-through video of select public areas aboard Seven Seas Prestige, the line’s first new ship class in a decade.
Viking has marked a key construction milestone for its newest Nile River cruise vessel, Viking Thoth, which was officially floated out at the Massara shipyard in Cairo.
The Walt Disney Company has announced a major international expansion with the development of a Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Miral, the developer behind Yas Island Abu […]
Saga Cruises will unveil a new French speciality restaurant, La Vie en Rose at The Club, on board Spirit of Discovery following the ship’s scheduled dry dock and refurbishment in June.
The former Celestyal Crystal is sailing towards Oman following nearly two years laid up in the Eastern Mediterranean, with her future uncertain. The vessel, recently renamed Sun Bright, was removed from the Celestyal Cruises fleet […]
Short cruises are becoming the region’s most effective tool for attracting new-to-cruise customers. With weekend itineraries tailored to GCC travellers’ lifestyles, operators are building a new source market in the Middle East.
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