Celestyal Cruises has marked the opening of its second Arabian Gulf season by hosting international travel trade partners onboard Celestyal Journey, positioning the sailing as a familiarisation platform showcasing the region to […]
Saudi Arabian homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises, the Arab world’s first domestic cruise brand, has marked one year since its maiden voyage, and outlined plans to expand its cruise offering in 2026.
Celestyal has launched its 2026 Wave Season offer, with a wide range of discounted departures from Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi during its Arabian Gulf programme between December 2025 and October 2027.
Cruise Saudi has welcomed Celestyal Discovery to Jeddah Islamic Port, marking the ship’s first call in Saudi Arabia and furthering the line’s presence in the Red Sea following Celestyal Journey’s arrival on […]
Celestyal Cruises has marked its first call to Saudi Arabia with a traditional plaque exchange ceremony in Jeddah, signalling the line’s formal entry into the Kingdom’s developing cruise market.
From Cape Town’s southern arc to Jeddah’s direct Suez Canal transit, cruise lines will soon be choosing between South Africa and Saudi Arabia as Europe-Asia repositioning corridors
Cruise industry leaders have called for closer cooperation among Middle Eastern destinations, arguing that the region could support significant expansion if it continues to align policies and invest collectively in its cruise […]
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled an expanded shore excursion programme for its new Iconic Arabia itineraries, offering what it describes as a backstage travel pass to some of the Arabian Gulf’s most distinctive […]
Qatar will receive 73 cruise ship calls at Doha Port during the 2025/26 winter season, running from November 2025 to May 2026, according to Mwani Qatar, which operates the Doha Port Cruise […]
The boutique European cruise line Nicko Cruises has announced changes to the itinerary of its upcoming 2025/26 world cruise aboard Vasco da Gama, citing security concerns in the Red Sea region.
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).
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 […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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.
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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