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 […]
Carnival Corporation is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East, but says the ongoing Israel–Iran tensions have not yet had any material impact on its operations.
Carnival Cruise Line has entered into a multi-year agreement with DXC Technology to manage its global IT infrastructure, covering shipboard systems, shoreside offices, and port facilities.
MSC Cruises has confirmed that MSC Euribia will reposition to Europe from the Arabian Gulf in April 2026 via the Suez Canal, marking the cruise line’s first major transit of the Red […]
Africa is on the verge of a cruise tourism breakthrough, with international operators like MSC Cruises positioning the continent as a major growth frontier.
With a private island development, 19 destinations in the pipeline, and a homegrown cruise line making waves, Saudi Arabia is placing the Red Sea at the centre of its cruise ambitions—and reshaping […]
Port Sultan Qaboos in Oman, the cruise port gateway to Muscat, is set to undergo a redevelopment that will include berth expansions following a record 2024/25 season, with new infrastructure potentially capable […]
Middle East cruise industry navigates shifting dynamics as regional tensions raise questions around 2025/26 deployments.
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