Azamara has been forced to drop Doha in Qatar as a port of call on its upcoming Arabia & World Cup Voyage departing Dubai on November 15th, 2022.
Qatar FIFA 2022 logistics force Azamara to drop Doha on November cruise
Seven Seas Explorer to sail three-week Dubai to Singapore cruise in 2022
Regent Seven Seas are returning to the Middle East during the 2022/23 cruise season with a one-off departure from Dubai in November.
Oceania Cruises features Africa and Middle East in free land cruise offer
Oceania Cruises has rolled out a free Land Cruise Program for select sailings in Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and more for guests who book before January 8th, 2023.
MSC Cruises expands embarkation options for Red Sea cruise season out of Saudi
MSC Cruises has expanded its Red Sea cruise season out of Saudi Arabia, adding more embarkation ports in Egypt, as well as shore excursions and pre-cruise stay options.
Cruise sector booming as Saudi Arabian tourism hits 121% pre-pandemic recovery
Saudi Arabia’s tourism sector has seen a 121% increase from pre-pandemic levels, supported by its emergent but booming cruise sector.
Azamara confirms Azamara Quest will return for 2022/23 Dubai cruise season
Azamara is brining Azamara Quest back to the Middle East for the 2022/23 cruise season out of Dubai, with the ship scheduled to sail just one roundtrip voyage in the Arabian Gulf.
TUI Cruises returning Mein Schiff 6 to Dubai for 2022/23 season
TUI Cruises is set to bring Mein Schiff 6 back to Dubai for the 2022/23 Middle East cruise season, with roundtrip Dubai cruises to destinations across the Arabian Gulf.
MSC prepares three cruise ships as floating hotels for 2022 FIFA World Cup
Doha will host six cruise ships as floating hotel during the upcoming 2022 FIFA World Cup, with MSC Cruises supplying three of them.
Cruise Master brings back online cruise bookings for Middle East
Cruise Master, the Middle East’s leading specialized cruise agency, has announced it is bringing back its online cruise booking portal as the industry recovers from the pandemic.
Virgin Voyages to cruise from Dubai again after 2024 Australian season
Virgin Voyages will return to the Middle East in 2024 to offer a second cruise from Dubai, but this time its ship Resilient Lady will sail from Dubai to Piraeus (Athens) in […]
No masks or COVID tests needed for Costa Cruises 2022/23 Dubai cruise season
Costa Cruises has updated its COVID-19 protocols for the upcoming 2022/23 Middle East cruise season out of Dubai, as well as cruises in the Mediterranean and Caribbean.
MSC Cruises reveals entertainment options aboard new MSC World Europa
MSC Cruises has revealed new shows and entertainment options aboard its largest-ever cruise ship, MSC World Europa, which will debut in Qatar in November.
Azamara to feature Saudi Arabia on 2024 country-intensive Europe itineraries
Azamara will be sailing 84 Europe itineraries across its four-ship fleet in 2024, with three of those itineraries also venturing into the Middle East to call in Dubai and Egypt, as well […]
Saudi Arabia makes cruising visa free for GCC residents ahead of 2022/23 season
Saudi Arabia’s nascent cruise market has become more accessible to GCC residents after the country has made it easier to obtain a tourist visa for the country.
UAE residents pay respects aboard QE2 in Dubai following death of Queen Elizabeth II
The British Embassy in the UAE has announced that residents who wish to offer their condolences following the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II can do so in Dubai on board […]
Qatari capital Doha prepares for naming ceremony of new MSC World Europa
The capital of Qatar, Doha, and home to the 2022 FIFA World Cup, is preparing to host its first-ever cruise ship naming ceremony in November.
Royal Caribbean replaces Odyssey with Rhapsody of the Seas out of Israel for summer
Royal Caribbean International has commenced its first ever homeport cruises from Haifa in Israel aboard Rhapsody of the Seas, a year after it was forced to pull out of the region due […]
Two maiden cruise calls for RAKPORT cruise terminal in Ras Al Khaimah this winter
Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE’s newest cruise port in the Arabian Gulf, is preparing for its inaugural winter cruise season with two maiden ship calls as it looks to enhance its position […]
Silversea to transit Suez Canal six times in 2024/25, with port calls in Saudi
Silversea Cruises will offer six cruises through the Suez Canal in 2024 and 2025, with inaugral port calls to Saudi Arabia and expeditions to newly-unlocked UNESCO World Heritage Sites.
Windstar will cruise roundtrip from Dubai during 2023/24 season
Windstar Cruises will spend a full season in the Middle East for the 2023/24 cruise season, sailing roundtrip from Dubai 11 times between November and March.
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