The Arabian Gulf’s first dedicated cruise leadership summit will be held onboard the QE2 Dubai on September 18th, 2025, bringing together senior figures from the international and regional cruise trade.
One in four bookings for MSC Cruises in the Gulf region now come from GCC nationals and expatriates, underlining the company’s growing reliance on the Arabian Gulf as both a source market […]
Dubai will host the Middle East’s first dedicated business-to-business forum for polar expedition cruises on September 11th, 2025, bringing together regional travel agents and leading operators in one of the fastest-growing sectors […]
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed an agreement with the National Petroleum & Petrochemical Tank & Pipelines Company (Petrotank) to establish an integrated bunkering hub at King Fahad Industrial Port in […]
Aroya Cruises is aiming to attract the majority of its guests from overseas markets as it launches its Remarkably Arabian product in the Mediterranean for the first time.
The sinking of Oceanos was not merely a shipwreck, but a rare moment when human courage overcame the total collapse of command at sea.
Celestyal has rolled out a revamped cruise and land packaging tool for travel advisors in North America, rebranding the service as Celestyal Sail & Stay, with plans to extend the offering to its […]
Costa Cruises has confirmed that it will cancel all planned winter 2025/26 itineraries in the Arabian Gulf aboard Costa Toscana, including repositioning voyages via Cape Town, citing continued uncertainty in the Middle East.
As Cape Town celebrates its most successful cruise season to date, Norwegian Cruise Line is doubling down on efforts to appeal to South African travellers seeking longer, more immersive cruise experiences.
Saudi Arabia’s homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises has been integrated into the Cruisehost booking platform, providing travel agents worldwide with access to the line’s current Mediterranean sailings.
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has introduced Saudi Arabia’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for cruise ship operations, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s maritime tourism strategy.
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has announced the launch of Saudi Arabia’s first formal regulatory framework for cruise ship operations, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s efforts to become a […]
The Western Cape, South Africa’s tourism hub and home to one of its legislative capitals, Cape Town, has cemented its position as Africa’s leading cruise destination following a record-breaking 2024/25 season.
Despite the withdrawal of German cruise line AIDA Cruises from the UAE for the upcoming 2025/26 Middle East winter season, other operators with Gulf-only itineraries remain committed to Dubai as a homeport.
Cruise Saudi has confirmed that AlWajh will play a strategic role in its expansion plans, serving as the main cruise gateway to AlUla — one of Saudi Arabia’s most culturally and historically […]
Cruise Saudi, the government-backed organisation charged with growing Saudi Arabia’s cruise industry, is expanding its port infrastructure in Jeddah to accommodate larger cruise vessels as part of its broader effort to scale […]
Cruise Saudi, the entity driving the development of Saudi Arabia’s emerging cruise sector, has outlined its long-term vision for growth, aiming to develop 10 cruise destinations by 2030 and reach 1.33 million […]
Cruising in the GCC is shedding its retiree image, as millennials and Gen Z embrace short, immersive voyages tailored to their lifestyles and travel preferences.
With expanding airlift, strong source market growth, and a robust port network, the Arabian Gulf is well-positioned to become a year-round cruise destination—but not all industry leaders are convinced the region is […]
Cruise lines are continuing to bypass the Red Sea in favour of repositioning via South Africa, with a growing number of Dubai– and Abu Dhabi-bound ships confirmed to sail from Cape Town […]
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