Just a short flight from the Gulf, Maxx Royal Bodrum offers a refined Aegean escape where luxury, privacy and wellness come together in a setting designed for discerning Middle Eastern travellers.
Hotel Review: Maxx Royal Bodrum Resort, Türkiye
Why MSC Cruises isn’t offering fully halal-certified cuisine—yet
MSC Cruises is adapting its regional product in terms of food, entertainment, and language, but a fully halal kitchen remains a challenge.
Crystal Cruises to host exclusive Dubai shore excursions on 2028 World Cruise
Crystal has announced the itinerary for its 2028 World Cruise, with Crystal Symphony scheduled to visit Dubai as part of a 150-night voyage covering six continents. Bookings for the full sailing open to the […]
Connections Cruise Arabia summit launched amid robust growth in local cruise sector
Jacobs Media will launch Connections Cruise Arabia, a dedicated B2B cruise summit for the Arabian Gulf, amid rampant growth in the local cruise industry.
Explora Journeys charts new course in Middle East amid luxury cruise evolution
President of Explora Journeys Anna Nash on why the Arabian Gulf is ready for ultra-luxury cruising as the line prepares to homeport in Dubai for 2026/27.
Celebrity Cruises adds suites and upgrades public spaces aboard Celebrity Eclipse
Celebrity Cruises’ Celebrity Eclipse has resumed service following a drydock at Damen Shipyard in Brest, France, with additional guest cabins and a number of onboard upgrades.
Carnival and EFFY expand retail partnership at Celebration Key and aboard Carnival Liberty
Carnival Cruise Line and longtime retail partner EFFY Jewelry are expanding their collaboration with new initiatives launching on land and at sea.
MSC Cruises doubles down on shorter Dubai itineraries in Arabian Gulf
As demand for cruising in the Arabian Gulf continues to rise, MSC Cruises is increasingly leaning into short itineraries as a format that suits the region’s unique travel preferences.
From stopover to stronghold: The Arabian Gulf emerges as a cruise powerhouse
Cruise tourism in the Middle East is undergoing a quiet transformation. Once treated as a seasonal stopover for repositioning voyages, the Arabian Gulf is now steadily becoming a destination in its own […]
Costa to complete €200m refit programme with Costa Serena, Costa Fortuna to be sold
Costa Cruises is nearing the end of a sweeping fleet transformation plan that includes ship modernisation, new itineraries, and fleet optimisation, with the upcoming refit and refurbusgment of Costa Serena, while its […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises reveals interiors of upcoming Seven Seas Prestige
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has released detailed renderings and a fly-through video of select public areas aboard Seven Seas Prestige, the line’s first new ship class in a decade.
Viking marks float out of newest Nile river cruise vessel Viking Thoth in Egypt
Viking has marked a key construction milestone for its newest Nile River cruise vessel, Viking Thoth, which was officially floated out at the Massara shipyard in Cairo.
Disney Abu Dhabi announcement further elevates UAE position as global cruise destination
The Walt Disney Company has announced a major international expansion with the development of a Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Miral, the developer behind Yas Island Abu […]
Saga Cruises to introduce French brasserie La Vie en Rose aboard Spirit of Discovery
Saga Cruises will unveil a new French speciality restaurant, La Vie en Rose at The Club, on board Spirit of Discovery following the ship’s scheduled dry dock and refurbishment in June.
Former Celestyal Crystal sails for uncertain new chapter in Middle East
The former Celestyal Crystal is sailing towards Oman following nearly two years laid up in the Eastern Mediterranean, with her future uncertain. The vessel, recently renamed Sun Bright, was removed from the Celestyal Cruises fleet […]
Short cruise itineraries are opening up the Middle East as a cruise source market
Short cruises are becoming the region’s most effective tool for attracting new-to-cruise customers. With weekend itineraries tailored to GCC travellers’ lifestyles, operators are building a new source market in the Middle East.
Explora Journeys’ decision to deploy to Arabian Gulf for first time driven by demand
MSC Cruises is set to elevate the luxury cruise offering in the Middle East with the deployment of its high-end brand, Explora Journeys, to the Gulf and Red Sea for the 2026/27 […]
Cruise lines: African repositioning via Cape Town not a viable Suez Canal alternative
As instability persists in the Red Sea, cruise lines are absorbing losses by avoiding the Suez Canal and sailing without passengers via South Africa—raising questions about the long-term viability of rerouting and […]
Viken Group targets cruise yacht market with launch of 196m REI concept
Viken Group has announced a new cruise yacht concept named REI, a 196-metre vessel designed as part of the company’s strategy to develop sustainable and technically advanced cruise yachts.
MSC World Europa Dubai deployment driven by surging demand and strong source market
MSC Cruises will redeploy its flagship MSC World Europa, its largest ship and the class leader of the World Class vessels, to the Arabian Gulf for the 2026/27 winter season after Dubai delivered the […]
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