The Cruise Arabia Alliance has expanded to include Saudi Arabia and Qatar, marking a significant development in efforts to strengthen cruise tourism and coordination across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
TUI River Cruises has marked the launch of its second River Nile vessel, TUI Bahareya, with a blessing ceremony in Luxor that signalled the start of the ship’s maiden voyage.
Two years after most cruise lines halted passenger sailings through the Suez Canal amid regional instability, Celestyal Cruises is preparing to carry guests through the vital waterway once again, potentially driving a broader resumption […]
International cruise lines are expected to delay a full return to Saudi Arabia until at least the 2027/28 season, as ongoing geopolitical instability in the Red Sea continues to disrupt deployment plans […]
Oceania Cruises is signalling confidence in regional stability with the inclusion of a Red Sea passage in its 2027 Around the World voyage, as part of a 20-day segment linking Doha and […]
MSC Euribia is en route to the Middle East for her second winter deployment in the Arabian Gulf, sailing around Africa after plans to transit the Red Sea were cancelled due to […]
AROYA Cruises has joined forces with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Spain-based Major Sports Cruises to launch a new collaboration integrating luxury cruising, football heritage, and Saudi hospitality centred on the […]
MSC Cruises is highlighting the return of its exclusive MSC Yacht Club to the Arabian Gulf for the 2025/26 season, positioning it as a key feature of its regional offering.Â
Celestyal Cruises has confirmed that both its vessels, Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery, will sail through the Red Sea without passengers ahead of the start of their 2025/26 winter deployment in the […]
Egypt’s resurgence as a cruise destination is gathering pace, with Alexandria Port recording multiple high-profile visits this autumn, signalling renewed confidence in the country’s Mediterranean and Red Sea potential after a decade […]
AIDA Cruises has launched its 2027/28 winter programme, featuring more than 300 cruises across a range of destinations including South Africa, the Indian Ocean, Canary Islands, Caribbean, South America, and Northern Europe.
The Musandam Governorate in northern Oman is gearing up for the winter tourism season with a series of new initiatives, infrastructure projects, and heritage site restorations aimed at enhancing its appeal to […]
The MSC Foundation, part of MSC Cruises, has shared insights from its marine restoration initiatives in The Bahamas at the IUCN World Conservation Congress in Abu Dhabi, in the UAE.Â
Viking has taken delivery of two new river ships, Viking Honir and Viking Thoth, further strengthening its leadership in the river cruise sector in Europe and Egypt.Â
Travelmarvel, part of APT Travel Group, has announced the debut of Travelmarvel Sirius, a new river ship set to cruise the Nile from September 2026.
Cruise executives at a recent Middle East forum, Connections Cruise Arabia pointed to short itineraries and closer alignment with local demand as key tools for building the region’s cruise industry, with Celestyal […]
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled its 2028 programme, featuring 127 itineraries across all seven continents, with notable returns to South Africa and the Arabian Gulf among the year’s standout routes.
Cape Town has confirmed 72 ship calls for the 2025/26 cruise season so far, with this figure expected to rise as the season progresses, according to Wesgro.Â
StarDream Cruises is setting its sights on the Middle East’s growing fly-cruise market, with plans to return to Dubai following renewed interest from regional travellers following its rebrand.
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has introduced new entry visa regulations for the UAE that include, for the first time, a multiple-entry visa tailored to cruise […]
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