Costa Cruises has unveiled its 2026/27 programme, with Costa Smeralda set to return to the Arabian Gulf for the winter season as part of a global deployment featuring eight ships across five […]
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.
The 2025/26 Middle East cruise season cements the region’s status as a favoured winter cruise hub, with more than 300 sailings from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha connecting the Arabian Gulf to […]
AROYA Cruises, the first homegrown cruise line in the Arab world, has departed Jeddah on its inaugural repositioning voyage to Istanbul, where its sole vessel Aroya will be based for the summer.
Celestyal Cruises has released the first images of its upgraded cabin offering onboard Celestyal Discovery, following the ship’s second extensive refit and refurbishment in Athens earlier this year.
Once known primarily as a cruise turnaround port, Dubai is now positioning itself as a destination in its own right—one that aims to turn brief ship calls into lasting visitor engagement.
Amid temporary rerouting and security concerns, cruise executives remain firm in their view that the Red Sea is still the Middle East’s most compelling cruise destination, offering a rare blend of heritage, […]
As AROYA Cruises gears up for its first fly-cruise season in the Mediterranean for Saudi and wider Middle Eastern cruise markets, the cruise line has revealed the onboard experience available as it […]
The Arabian Gulf cruise sector is gaining momentum, but industry leaders say a regional cruise visa could be the missing link to unlocking seamless itineraries, longer deployments, and broader international appeal.
Frank Del Rio, the former President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has joined the board of […]
TUI Cruises has celebrated the launch of Mein Schiff Flow, the second vessel in its new InTUItion class, at a ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Celestyal Cruises has launched special promotions for summer across 87 itineraries, including Arabian Gulf cruises for the upcoming 2025/26 Middle East season.
Qatar Tourism and Mwani Qatar have hosted a closing ceremony marking the end of the 2024/2025 cruise season at Old Doha Port.
The inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum will take place in Cairo on June 1st and 2nd, 2025, as the country looks to leverage robust growth in the regional cruise sector and drive a new […]
With Eid Al Adha and the summer holidays approaching, Norwegian Cruise Line offers Middle East travellers a well-timed opportunity to explore Europe by sea without the usual complexities of land-based travel.
CruiseXplore has been named the exclusive Middle East representative for Norway-based expedition cruise line Hurtigruten, marking a significant development for the regional cruise sector.
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 […]
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