Royal Caribbean Group expects cruise bookings to recover quickly following disruption caused by the recent Middle East conflict, with demand already showing signs of improvement.
The outlook for the 2027/28 Arabian Gulf cruise season remains uncertain, with two cruise lines cancelling deployments while others continue to back the region or have yet to confirm their plans.
AROYA Cruises has highlighted the Saudi-inspired design and artwork featured throughout its flagship vessel.
Dnata Travel Group has expanded its cruise leadership structure across the Middle East and Asia.
AIDA Cruises has cancelled its planned Middle East deployment for winter 2027/28.
Amangati, the first vessel in the Aman at Sea fleet, will make its Caribbean debut in late 2027 following its inaugural Mediterranean season.
AROYA Cruises has launched its first Greek Islands itinerary of the 2026 Mediterranean season.
Alexandria Port in Egypt welcomed more than 4,300 passengers and crew across two cruise calls in June.
Aman at Sea is exploring the possibility of including Madeira in future itineraries.
Guests aboard AROYA Cruises will be able to watch the 2026 FIFA World Cup while sailing in the Eastern Mediterranean.
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’ vessel Aroya will serve as a floating athletes’ village during the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Italy.
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 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 Group has launched cruise operations across three Egyptian Red Sea ports, marking an expansion of its regional tourism and maritime network.
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 division posted strong growth despite Middle East disruption, signalling continued confidence in underlying demand.
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.
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.
More than 300 tourism leaders gathered aboard Crystal Serenity in Egypt to discuss recovery across the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical disruption.
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