AIDA Cruises has amended the spring 2025 itineraries for three of its ships due to the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea area.
AIDA Cruises amends itineraries for three ships due to Red Sea security crisis
TUI Cruises cancels Middle East cruises to avoid Red Sea over security concernsÂ
TUI Cruises has cancelled two repositioning cruises between Europe and Asia that were meant to transit through the Suez Canal and Red Sea, due to ongoing security risks in the area.
AROYA Cruises signs with Sawani to serve camel milk products aboard first ship
AROYA Cruises, the Saudi Arabian cruise line backed by PIF-owned Cruise Saudi, has signed an MoU with fellow PIF-owned Sawani Co, as part of its commitment to showcasing Arabian preferences and Saudi […]
Cordelia Cruises eyes Dubai expansion after success of first cruise ship in India
Cordelia Cruises is considering adding more international destinations to its itineraries, and is in the process of adding two new cruise ships to its fleet as it looks to capitalise on the […]
MSC Cruises considering switching Middle East for Africa on 2025 World Cruise
MSC Cruises is weighing its options for the upcoming 2025 World Cruise aboard MSC Magnifica amid the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea.
Cruise and merchant shipping finance firm Watson Farley & Williams expands Dubai office
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) a leading international law firm specialising in cruise and merchant shipping financing is expandings its Middle East presence with new appointments in Dubai.
Italian hotel giant Arsenale launches new luxury cruise train on the Nile in Egypt
The Italian hotel giant Arsenale has signed a contract with Egyptian National Railways to build a luxury cruise train called Guardian of the Nile, according to Railway Supply.
Cruise Saudi makes environmental pledge with sign-up to UN Global Compact
Cruise Saudi has announced its participation in the United Nations Global Compact, promoting sustainable and socially responsible business practices.
Costa Cruises announces ‘Summer Onboard’ deals for 2024/25 Arabian Gulf cruises
Costa Cruises is offering cruises to North America-based passengers starting at US $782 per person, double occupancy, to the Mediterranean, Caribbean and United Arab Emirates, along with up to US $200 in […]
Oceania releases 2024 and 2025 Christmas and New Year cruises in South Africa and Arabia
Oceania Cruises has released its festive holiday voyages for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 cruise seasons, offering at sea Christmas and New Year celebrations on a variety of itineraries, including cruises departing from […]
AROYA Cruises renames first ship Aroya in reference to Saudi heritage and culture
Saudi Arabian start-up cruise line AROYA Cruises has announced the official renaming of its first cruise ship from Manara to Aroya, in deference to the brand’s trail-blazing ambition in the regional cruise […]
Seabourn cancels 2025 Asia to Europe cruises aboard Encore over Red Sea concerns
The luxury cruise line Seabourn has modified the spring 2025 itineraries for Seabourn Encore to avoid the Red Sea due to ongoing security concerns, and instead cruise from Asia for Europe via Japan, Hawaii, the Panama Canal and […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises reveals 9 Arabia and Africa sailings in 2026/27 season
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced its 2026/27 voyage collection, with 173 itineraries on offer visiting hundreds of destinations around the world, including 16 ports for the first time, and nine separate […]
Cruise Saudi and Aman Group celebrate keel laying for Saudi’s first cruising superyacht
Cruise Saudi, the government agency charged with building out a cruise industry in Saudi Arabia, and Aman Group, the global luxury hotel and resort operator, have celebrated the keel laying for the […]
ODC to open Dubai office to supply retail boutiques aboard cruise ships
Overseas Distribution Company, a  leading distributor in duty free travel retail, is opening a new commercial and logistics office in Dubai to supply retail boutiques aboard cruise ships.
Celestyal Cruises offering up to 50% off on 2024/25 Arabian Gulf cruise seasonÂ
Celestyal Cruises has launched a new summer promotion offering up to 50% savings on its Arabian Gulf itineraries for the 2024/25 cruise season.Â
Saudi Arabia’s upcoming cruise ship enters dry dock ahead of debut in Red Sea
Saudi Arabia’s first ever cruise ship, the upcoming Manara, has entered dry dock in Germany ahead of her December debut in Jeddah, where she will sail roundtrip cruises in the Red Sea.
AED431 million contract awarded to improve access to Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded an AED431 million contract to build a 1.5 kilometre bridge that will provide Dubai Harbour with direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road, the main […]
Crystal cancels several Middle East 2024/25 itineraries due to Red Sea security concerns
Crystal Cruises has replaced a set of itineraries aboard Crystal Symphony that were scheduled to sail through the Red Sea in late 2024 and early 2025, due to ongoing security concerns in […]
Celestyal Cruises announces major expansion in Arabian Gulf with two ships for 2025
Celestyal Cruises is increasing its Arabian Gulf deployment to two ships for the 2025/26 Middle East cruise season, with roundtrip itineraries out of Abu Dhabi in the UAE and Doha in Qatar.
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