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 […]
Aroya Cruises is continuing to assess operating conditions in the Arabian Gulf after suspending its scheduled itinerary and remains alongside in Dubai while authorities and operators monitor the evolving regional situation.
Celestyal Cruises has brought its Arabian Gulf cruise season to an early conclusion after cancelling the remaining sailings scheduled for March, as ships operating in the region remain alongside amid the current […]
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 […]
Cruise operations across the Arabian Gulf remain paused this week as regional airspace closures and maritime restrictions disrupt scheduled sailings, leaving several vessels in port while operators coordinate with authorities and arrange […]
TUI Cruises has cancelled a series of Arabian Gulf departures scheduled to operate this week aboard Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5, citing ongoing developments in the region.
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled two Middle East departures and confirmed that its vessels Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery will remain alongside in Doha and Dubai respectively for the time being, citing the […]
MSC Cruises has cancelled an upcoming Arabian Gulf sailing of MSC Euribia after escalating regional tensions led to widespread airspace disruptions across parts of the Middle East.
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 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.
Ras Al Khaimah is steadily establishing itself as a regular stop on Arabian Gulf cruise itineraries, with authorities in the northern emirate of the UAE increasingly targeting smaller ships and experience-focused travellers […]
Sir Tim Clark has spent more than two decades building Emirates Airline into one of the world’s most powerful long-haul carriers, but his vision for the company has always stretched far beyond […]
AROYA Cruises has announced details of its inaugural Arabian Gulf season, set to begin in February 2026, marking the entry of the region’s first Arabian cruise line into Gulf itineraries.
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 […]
MSC Cruises has reported its strongest ever start to a January booking period, with overall bookings for 2026 up 10% year-on-year, and the Middle East a key growth area, with bookings for […]
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 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.
TUI Cruises has outlined a series of design and hospitality concepts that will define the guest experience aboard its upcoming vessel Mein Schiff Flow, as the cruise line prepares for her first […]
TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5 has entered drydock in Dubai for scheduled maintenance and refurbishment, temporarily pausing her Middle East winter deployment.
Homeporting in the Middle East, sailing roundtrip 7-night itineraries from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, AIDAperla is one of the largest and most advanced cruise ships in the AIDA Cruises fleet.
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