Emerald Azzurra has been delivered to Emerald Cruises in Vietnam, ahead of her maiden cruise from Aqaba in Jordan.
Emerald Azzurra delivered ahead of maiden voyage from Middle East
Middle East and Caribbean headline MSC Cruises’ 2022/23 deployments
MSC Cruises has revealed its winter 2022/23 cruise season, offering cruises to and from 200 destinations in 85 countries aboard 21 ships, two of which will be making their debut in the […]
Emerald Yacht Cruises to homeport in Doha for 2023 winter cruise season
Qatar is expanding its cruise destination credentials with its first ever exclusive homeporting deal with a cruise line.
Carnival Spirit to depart Dubai, ending lay-up to cruise from Florida
Carnival Spirit is ending her lay-up period in Dubai and will soon depart the city bound for the United States, where she has been scheduled to operate a series of Caribbean itineraries […]
MSC Cruises extends Dubai season in Arabian Gulf until June
MSC Cruises has extended its cruise season in Dubai for 2022 due to unprecedented demand from the fly-cruise market.
Costa and AIDA Cruises cancel Dubai itineraries until February
Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises have cancelled the next two cruises aboard their Dubai-based ships Costa Firenze and AIDAbella.
Cruise ships in UAE in for rough weather as strong winds whip Arabian Gulf
The five cruise ships homeporting in Dubai for the winter cruise season in the Arabian Gulf are in for a rough weekend with swells exceeding 11 feet offshore due to a strong […]
Passenger airlifted from Costa cruise ship sailing from Dubai
The UAE’s National Search and Rescue Centre has airlifted an elderly passenger from a cruise ship in Dubai after he fell ill.
Cruise lines sailing from Dubai in 2022
There are eight cruise ships sailing roundtrip from Dubai during 2022, most of them on multiple itineraries for the winter season, while a further eight cruise ships will sail longer grand voyages […]
Saudi Arabia introduces electronic visa for cruise tourists
Saudi Arabia has introduced a new e-visa for cruise tourists taking cruises from the country, or arriving at its ports via cruise ship.
Cruise ships get into position for New Year fireworks in Dubai
There are eight cruise ships in Dubai waters for New Year’s Eve, but only two of them are in passenger service, while the rest are either in warm lay-up, or have had […]
Dubai shore excursions: Dubai Harbour
The new Dubai Harbour cruise port is the city’s newest cruise terminal, but is also a tourists destination in its own right.
New German mega-ship AIDAcosma delivered ahead of 2022 Dubai season
AIDA Cruises took delivery of its new Excellence-class cruise ship AIDAcosma on Tuesday, ahead of the massive vessel’s 2022 winter cruise season in Dubai.
Dubai moves to streamline customs procedures for cruise tourists
Dubai has put in place plans to make customs and passport control procedures faster and more efficient for cruise passengers disembarking via the new Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal.
Luxury hotel group to build and operate Saudi-based cruise yacht
The luxury hotel resort chain Aman Resorts has announced plans to develop a cruise yacht in a joint venture with Cruise Saudi.
Abu Dhabi Ports firms up intention to develop cruise terminal in Aqaba
Abu Dhabi Ports Group has signed four strategic agreements and a Head of Terms Agreement (HoT) with the Aqaba Development Corporation to support the development of tourism and other sectors within Aqaba.
Costa marks Carnival Corp’s first passenger call to Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal
Costa Cruises on Friday departed Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal for the first time, marking the inaugural passenger services for Dubai’s new cruise port.
Costa reveals exclusive Expo 2020 shore excursions for passengers in Dubai
On the same day that it marked the official opening of the new Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal with its first passenger services, Costa Cruises also revealed a new shore excursion in the […]
Carnival Cruise Line ships to stay in Dubai a little longer after Australia delay
Carnival Splendor and Carnival Spirit, both currently in warm lay-up in Dubai in the UAE, will remain in the city a while longer, according to Carnival Cruise Line.
Saudi Arabia tightens entry requirements ahead of winter cruise season
Saudi Arabia has tightened entry requirements for tourists amid its 2021/22 winter cruise season in response to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
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