Celestyal Cruises has released the first images of its upgraded cabin offering onboard Celestyal Discovery, following the ship’s second extensive refit and refurbishment in Athens earlier this year.
Once known primarily as a cruise turnaround port, Dubai is now positioning itself as a destination in its own right—one that aims to turn brief ship calls into lasting visitor engagement.
Amid temporary rerouting and security concerns, cruise executives remain firm in their view that the Red Sea is still the Middle East’s most compelling cruise destination, offering a rare blend of heritage, […]
The Arabian Gulf cruise sector is gaining momentum, but industry leaders say a regional cruise visa could be the missing link to unlocking seamless itineraries, longer deployments, and broader international appeal.
TUI Cruises has celebrated the launch of Mein Schiff Flow, the second vessel in its new InTUItion class, at a ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Celestyal Cruises has launched special promotions for summer across 87 itineraries, including Arabian Gulf cruises for the upcoming 2025/26 Middle East season.
Qatar Tourism and Mwani Qatar have hosted a closing ceremony marking the end of the 2024/2025 cruise season at Old Doha Port.
MSC Cruises is adapting its regional product in terms of food, entertainment, and language, but a fully halal kitchen remains a challenge.
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 […]
Jacobs Media will launch Connections Cruise Arabia, a dedicated B2B cruise summit for the Arabian Gulf, amid rampant growth in the local cruise industry.
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.
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.
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 […]
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.
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celestyal Cruises’ three-year commitment to Ras Al Khaimah is positioning the northernmost emirate as a rising star in the Arabian Gulf’s cruise tourism sector, according to Jasem Zaiton, a regional cruise expert […]
Celestyal Cruises has described the Arabian Gulf as one of the most exciting emerging cruise markets in the world, following a successful inaugural winter season that exceeded expectations and prompted the deployment […]
MSC Cruises and Emirates have extended their long-term strategic partnership to enhance the fly-cruise experience for passengers, supporting Dubai’s position as a global cruise hub.
You must be logged in to post a comment.