MSC Cruises, TUI Cruises, and Celestyal Cruises are actively moving vessels out of the Arabian Gulf following confirmation that the Strait of Hormuz is open.
MSC Euribia and Mein Schiff 4 and 5 head for South Africa as Strait of Hormuz opens
6 cruise ships in Arabian Gulf eye early May return as repositioning delays continue
Six cruise ships remain in the Arabian Gulf with repositioning voyages still on hold, but cruise line are now targeting an early May return to service in Europe and the Red Sea, […]
Celestyal Cruises working with Gulf authorities to resume sailings as soon as possible
Celestyal Cruises is continuing to coordinate closely with regional authorities in the Arabian Gulf as it prepares to reposition its vessels to Europe, with the company indicating that sailings will resume as […]
Celestyal cancels April 2026 sailings as Gulf repositioning delays impact schedules
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled all of its remaining April 2026 sailings as its vessels remain in the Arabian Gulf awaiting repositioning to Europe, with the disruption affecting the start of its Mediterranean […]
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 […]
Celestyal cancels 3 more Med cruises as Middle East repositioning delayed
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled three additional sailings in the Mediterranean and Adriatic scheduled for early April 2026, as delays to vessel repositioning from the Middle East continue to affect its European deployment.
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 […]
MSC and TUI follow Celestyal and AROYA, cancelling rest of 2025/26 Gulf season
All cruise lines operating winter programmes in the Arabian Gulf have now cancelled the remainder of their 2025/26 sailings in the region, as operators continue to review conditions affecting maritime operations and […]
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 […]
Celestyal ends Arabian Gulf cruise season early as ships remain alongside in region
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 […]
Gulf cruises paused as US-Iran conflict prompts cancellations and port stays
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 […]
Celestyal Cruises cancels sailings as ships remain alongside in Arabian Gulf
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Celestyal Cruises showcases Arabian Gulf destination to international partners
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 […]
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