Qatar Tourism and Old Doha Port held talks with five cruise operators at Seatrade Cruise Med 2026 as Qatar seeks to expand its presence on Gulf itineraries.
Qatar targets new cruise opportunities after talks with international operators
Cruise Master to showcase 7 international cruise lines at Arabian Travel Market 2026
Cruise Master will showcase seven international cruise lines at Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai this September.
Explora Journeys cancels 2027/28 Middle East and Red Sea cruise programmes
Explora Journeys has cancelled its 2027/2028 Middle East and Red Sea programmes amid the evolving situation in the region.
MSC Cruises cancels 2027/28 World Europa Middle East winter season
MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC World Europa’s planned 2027/2028 Middle East season as part of a wider deployment reshuffle.
Norwegian Cruise Line cancels Norwegian Sky farewell cruise from Athens to Muscat
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled the farewell voyage of Norwegian Sky as continued security concerns in the Middle East prompt further changes to cruise deployments in the region.
AIDA releases itineraries replacing cancelled AIDAperla Middle East 2027/28 season
AIDA Cruises has revealed its replacement winter programme after cancelling its 2027/28 Middle East season.
Norwegian Sky drops Dubai call from final voyage before transfer to Cordelia Cruises
Dubai will no longer feature on Norwegian Sky’s farewell voyage after Norwegian Cruise Line revised the ship’s final itinerary ahead of its transfer to Cordelia Cruises.
Where Arabian Gulf cruise market stands for 2027/28 winter season
The outlook for the 2027/28 Arabian Gulf cruise season remains uncertain, with two cruise lines cancelling deployments while others continue to back the region or have yet to confirm their plans.
Dnata unifies cruise leadership across Middle East and Asia
Dnata Travel Group has expanded its cruise leadership structure across the Middle East and Asia.
AIDA Cruises cancels Middle East winter 2027/28 cruise season
AIDA Cruises has cancelled its planned Middle East deployment for winter 2027/28.
AROYA Cruises expands market reach through Lufthansa City Center partnership
Saudi Arabian cruise line Aroya Cruises has signed a strategic partnership with Lufthansa City Center International, expanding its presence in international source markets ahead of an enlarged 2026 deployment.
Strong 2027 cruise demand after Middle East disruption suggests regional resilience
Strong forward bookings for 2027 are placing pressure on cruise capacity and pricing, as travellers delay plans following Middle East disruption and shift demand to future sailings.
Celestyal cancels 2026/27 Arabian Gulf season, expands Mediterranean deployment
Celestyal has cancelled its Arabian Gulf programme for the 2026/27 winter season, opting instead to expand operations in the Mediterranean and launch its first-ever Western Mediterranean itineraries.
TUI Group’s cruise results highlight resilience despite Middle East disruption
TUI Group’s cruise division posted strong growth despite Middle East disruption, signalling continued confidence in underlying demand.
Southern Africa cruise interest rises as Gulf disruption reshapes deployments
Disruption to the cruise sector in the Arabian Gulf is prompting cruise lines to reassess regional deployments, with southern Africa emerging as an area of growing interest.
World Travel & Tourism Council reinforces cruise sector resilience during Suez voyage
More than 300 tourism leaders gathered aboard Crystal Serenity in Egypt to discuss recovery across the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical disruption.
Saudi cruise line AROYA Cruises resumes Red Sea service out of Jeddah
AROYA Cruises has resumed operations from Jeddah after Aroya returned to the Red Sea following nearly two months in the Arabian Gulf.
MSC Cruises’ 2nd-largest ship MSC Euribia transits Suez Canal for 1st time
MSC Euribia has transited the Suez Canal for the first time while repositioning to Northern Europe from the Arabian Gulf in the Middle East.
Doha cruise season tops 200,000 visitors despite regional disruption
Old Doha Port welcomed more than 200,000 visitors in 2025/26, despite the season ending early amid disruption linked to regional tensions.
World Travel & Tourism Council Suez Canal cruise to focus on Middle East recovery
Travel leaders will meet aboard Crystal Serenity to discuss Middle East recovery during a Suez Canal transit in May.
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