MSC Cruises is seeing strong demand for its upcoming cruise season out of Dubai aboard MSC World Europa and MSC Opera.
MSC Cruises reports strong demand for World Europa out of Dubai
Dubai cruise tourism officials expect full recovery by 2023
Tourism officials in Dubai, the primary homeport for cruise ships in the Arabian Gulf and wider Middle East, expect a full recovery of the regional cruise sector by next year.
MSC World Europa completes sea trials ahead of Arabian Gulf season
MSC World Europa, the newest and largest cruise ship in the MSC fleet, has completed her sea trials and will now head for final fit out and finishing ahead of her delivery […]
Costa Venezia to leave Istanbul for North America, replacement to be announced
Carnival Cruise Line and Costa Cruises have announced they’re teaming up to create a new concept for Carnival’s North American guests with COSTA by CARNIVAL.
MSC World Europa culinary experiences revealed ahead of Dubai season
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC World Europa will feature more than 30 different international and immersive food and beverage concepts when she launches in Dubai later this year.
New Galataport cruise terminal in Istanbul boosts Turkish cruise recovery
The launch of the new Galataport cruise terminal in Istanbul has had a major impact on the recovery of Turkiye’s cruise sector, with more than 200 cruise calls scheduled through the rest […]
Costa Toscana christened in Spain ahead of winter season in Dubai
Costa Cruises has christened its new cruise ship Costa Toscana in Barcelona, Spain during her inaugural summer cruise season in the Mediterranean, and winter deployment to the Arabian Gulf.
Silversea reveals Arabian and African maiden calls for 2023 and 2024
Silversea Cruises has released its full selection of cruise itineraries for 2023 and 2024, with 280 voyages to 690 destinations in 125 countries, including maiden calls in Arabia and Africa.
Ponant announces Arabia-focused Smithsonian Journeys cruise from Dubai
The luxury French cruise line Ponant has teamed up with Smithsonian Journeys to offer a series of co-branded, destination-immersive sailings, one of which will feature the Arabian Gulf.
MSC Bellissima nears end of first ever Middle East summer cruise season
MSC Bellissima will soon wrap up her summer Middle East cruise season out of Dubai, becoming the first cruise ship ever to homeport in the Arabian Gulf into the summer.
Middle East-bound Blue World Ocean Voyages opens cruise ship residences for sale
Blue World Ocean Voyages, which is planning to launch services from the Middle East in 2023, has opened its cruise ship residences for sale.
Saudi Arabia reportedly in talks with Carnival Corp to purchase Seabourn brand
There are reportedly ongoing talks between Carnival Corporation and Saudi Arabia for the kingdom to purchase the cruise company’s ultra-luxury brand Seabourn.
MSC says Dubai-bound World Europa to offer innovation in cruise retail
MSC Cruises has said its new ship, and the largest ever built for the line, MSC World Europa, will deliver a new standard of retail excellence onboard.
Cruise Saudi announces plans to develop cruise terminals in south of country
Cruise Saudi is planning to develop cruise infrastructure at two ports in the south of the country in the coming years, according to statements made during Arabian Travel Market (ATM) 2022.
Dubai goes all out to attract cruise lines back to Arabian Gulf after pandemic
Dubai went all-out at this year’s Seatrade Cruise Global to encourage cruise lines to return to the Arabian Gulf following the COVID-19 pandemic, with 15 co-exhibitors and stakeholders participating alongside the Department […]
Demand high for FIFA 2022 cruise ship hotels in Doha despite jump in price
Demand for cruise ship cabins in Doha during the FIFA 2022 World Cup remains high, despite climbing prices due to a lack of availability.
Arabian Adventures expands shore excursion offerings in Dubai
Arabian Adventures, the shore excursion and destination management arm of Dubai-based Dnata Travel Group has announced the expansion of its shore excursion offerings in the UAE.
Saudi Arabia sees collaboration as key to growing Red Sea as cruise destination
Saudi Arabia is looking to form alliances with other Red Sea cruise destinations to enhance the region’s appeal for cruise lines, Cruise Saudi’s Chief Strategy Officer Ghassan Khan told delegates at Seatrade […]
Former Cunard liner QE2 to be refurbished again under Accor Hotels
The QE2 floating hotel in Dubai, which previously served as the flagship of the legendary Cunard Line, will be rebranded and upgraded under the M Gallery portfolio of Accor Hotels.
Qatar cruise tourism almost fully recovered ahead of FIFA World Cup
Qatar’s cruise tourism sector is almost fully recovered from the COVID-19 pandemic, with cruise ship calls for the 2022/23 season having bounced back thanks to the FIFA World Cup.
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