Alexandria Port in Egypt welcomed more than 4,300 passengers and crew across two cruise calls in June.
Alexandria strengthens cruise ambitions with calls by Aroya and Seven Seas Grandeur
Saudi-owned Aman at Sea considering Madeira port calls for Amangati from 2028
Aman at Sea is exploring the possibility of including Madeira in future itineraries.
AROYA Cruises to screen FIFA World Cup matches during Mediterranean season
Guests aboard AROYA Cruises will be able to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup while sailing in the Eastern Mediterranean.
AROYA Cruises expands market reach through Lufthansa City Center partnership
Saudi Arabian cruise line Aroya Cruises has signed a strategic partnership with Lufthansa City Center International, expanding its presence in international source markets ahead of an enlarged 2026 deployment.
AROYA Cruises to house 3,500 athletes aboard Aroya at Mediterranean Games
AROYA Cruises’ vessel Aroya will serve as a floating athletes’ village during the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Italy.
Strong 2027 cruise demand after Middle East disruption suggests regional resilience
Strong forward bookings for 2027 are placing pressure on cruise capacity and pricing, as travellers delay plans following Middle East disruption and shift demand to future sailings.
Celestyal cancels 2026/27 Arabian Gulf season, expands Mediterranean deployment
Celestyal has cancelled its Arabian Gulf programme for the 2026/27 winter season, opting instead to expand operations in the Mediterranean and launch its first-ever Western Mediterranean itineraries.
AD Ports launches Red Sea cruise operations across three Egyptian terminals
AD Ports Group has launched cruise operations across three Egyptian Red Sea ports, marking an expansion of its regional tourism and maritime network.
Sokhna Port hosts Crystal Serenity as Egypt strengthens cruise position
Crystal Serenity has called at Sokhna Port, marking a high-profile visit that underscores Egypt’s growing role in regional cruise tourism and maritime connectivity.
TUI Group’s cruise results highlight resilience despite Middle East disruption
TUI Group’s cruise division posted strong growth despite Middle East disruption, signalling continued confidence in underlying demand.
Cruise Master expands expedition portfolio with Lindblad partnership in GCC
Dubai-based Cruise Master has expanded its expedition cruise portfolio through a new partnership with Lindblad Expeditions, targeting growing demand for remote and experience-led travel among GCC-based travellers.
Southern Africa cruise interest rises as Gulf disruption reshapes deployments
Disruption to the cruise sector in the Arabian Gulf is prompting cruise lines to reassess regional deployments, with southern Africa emerging as an area of growing interest.
World Travel & Tourism Council reinforces cruise sector resilience during Suez voyage
More than 300 tourism leaders gathered aboard Crystal Serenity in Egypt to discuss recovery across the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical disruption.
Saudi cruise line AROYA Cruises resumes Red Sea service out of Jeddah
AROYA Cruises has resumed operations from Jeddah after Aroya returned to the Red Sea following nearly two months in the Arabian Gulf.
MSC Cruises’ 2nd-largest ship MSC Euribia transits Suez Canal for 1st time
MSC Euribia has transited the Suez Canal for the first time while repositioning to Northern Europe from the Arabian Gulf in the Middle East.
Doha cruise season tops 200,000 visitors despite regional disruption
Old Doha Port welcomed more than 200,000 visitors in 2025/26, despite the season ending early amid disruption linked to regional tensions.
World Travel & Tourism Council Suez Canal cruise to focus on Middle East recovery
Travel leaders will meet aboard Crystal Serenity to discuss Middle East recovery during a Suez Canal transit in May.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils 2028 Grand Hemispheres Journey calling in Middle East
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has placed a Middle East-focused segment at the centre of its newly announced 2028-2029 Legendary Journeys Collection.
Cruise Saudi appoints Taha Nazer as acting CEO to drive new phase of growth
Cruise Saudi has appointed Taha Nazer as acting chief executive officer, signalling a transition into a new phase focused on scaling operations and advancing its long-term development strategy.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises 2029 world cruise to include Dubai overnight call
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has confirmed that its 150-night 2029 world cruise will include an overnight call in Dubai, as part of a global itinerary spanning 31 countries, seven continents, and more […]
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