Cruise ships that have remained docked in the Arabian Gulf since late February amid tensions between the US and Iran have begun to depart the region.
Cruise ships begin to leave Arabian Gulf as Strait of Hormuz declared ‘open’
TUI Cruises reduces crew levels on Gulf-based ships amid ongoing operational pause
TUI Cruises has reduced onboard staffing levels across its two vessels currently positioned in the Arabian Gulf, as the pause in regional operations continues to affect deployment plans.
MSC Cruises confident in 2027/28 Arabian Gulf cruise season despite disruption
MSC Cruises has reaffirmed its commitment to the Arabian Gulf, confirming plans to return to the region for the 2027/28 winter season following the cancellation of its 2026/27 programme.
US-Iran conflict impact on Arabian Gulf 2026/27 cruise season limited to 4 cruise lines
Four cruise lines have cancelled their planned winter programmes in the Arabian Gulf for the 2026-27 season, while several other operators continue to maintain published deployment plans, indicating that the regional impact […]
MSC Cruises cancels 2026/27 Gulf season, redeploys MSC World Europa to Caribbean
MSC Cruises has cancelled its planned 2026/27 winter season in the Arabian Gulf aboard MSC World Europa, confirming a revised deployment that will see the mega-ship repositioned to the Caribbean.
Six cruise ships await onward deployment as Gulf ports coordinate support measures
Six cruise ships remain in the Arabian Gulf following the suspension of regional operations in late February, as conditions affecting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continue to delay scheduled repositioning […]
Cruise lines maintain confidence in Arabian Gulf despite short-term disruption
Despite short-term deployment changes by some cruise operators, cruise lines continue to signal long-term confidence in the Arabian Gulf as a winter cruise destination, with multiple ships already open for booking in […]
TUI Cruises completes guest departures from Middle East as sailings remain paused
TUI Cruises has completed the departure of approximately 2,500 guests who had been sailing aboard Mein Schiff 5 in Doha, Qatar, following adjustments to cruise operations in the region in recent weeks.
AROYA Cruises ends Arabian Gulf season early amid regional operational constraints
AROYA Cruises has confirmed that it will not operate its remaining sailings in the Arabian Gulf for the current winter season, bringing its regional programme to an early conclusion after suspending operations […]
Celestyal completes disembarkation from Discovery in Dubai, Journey remains in Doha
Celestyal Cruises has confirmed that passengers travelling aboard Celestyal Discovery have now left the vessel in Dubai after sailings in the Arabian Gulf were suspended amid the current regional situation.
Cruise lines coordinate passenger departures from Gulf ports amid regional tensions
Cruise operators are arranging large-scale travel plans for passengers currently in Gulf ports after several ships suspended itineraries in the region following the escalation of tensions between Iran and the United States […]
MSC, TUI coordinate with airlines as more Arabian Gulf cruises cancelled amid US-Iran conflict
Cruise operators have issued further updates on their operations in the Arabian Gulf as several sailings remain cancelled and ships stay alongside in regional ports while authorities continue to monitor the evolving […]
Celestyal launches promotion for 100 cruises across Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf
Celestyal has introduced a seasonal sales campaign offering reduced fares across a wide selection of voyages scheduled over the next two years, including in the Arabian Gulf.
Celestyal offers Arabian Gulf cruise incentive for travel advisors ahead of winter season
Celestyal has introduced a sales incentive for travel advisors, offering the chance to win a complimentary Arabian Gulf sailing as the company prepares for its third consecutive winter deployment in the region.
Celestyal expands Arabian Gulf F1 cruises and confirms Athens–Jeddah 2026 repositioning
Celestyal will expand its Arabian Gulf presence in 2026 with new themed cruises for the Formula 1 Grand Prix and two repositioning sailings from the Mediterranean to Saudi Arabia during its third […]
Celestyal Cruises fleet meets in Arabian Gulf during 2025/26 winter season
Celestyal Cruises‘ two-ship fleet met in the Arabian Gulf for the first time this week, with the Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery crossing paths while operating their respective winter deployments in the […]
Abu Dhabi named best cruise destination in Middle East and the world for 2025
Abu Dhabi has been named both the World’s Best Cruise Destination and the Middle East’s Best Cruise Destination for 2025 by the World Cruise Awards.
AIDA Cruises to return to Arabian Gulf via South Africa for winter 2027/28
AIDA Cruises has confirmed its return to the Middle East and Arabian Gulf for the 2027/28 winter season, restoring Dubai and Abu Dhabi to its global deployment programme while also scheduling a […]
MSC World Europa set for 2nd consecutive Middle East winter season in 2027/28
MSC World Europa is scheduled to return to the Middle East for a second consecutive winter season in 2027/28, reinforcing the cruise line’s continued commitment to the Arabian Gulf as a core […]
Celestyal marks ‘exciting new chapter’ in Gulf with mangrove planting in Abu Dhabi
Celestyal Cruises has marked the debut of Celestyal Discovery and Journey in the Arabian Gulf with a programme of inaugural events across the region, including plaque exchange ceremonies and a mangrove planting […]
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