Cruise Master will showcase seven international cruise lines at Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai this September.
Cruise Master to showcase 7 international cruise lines at Arabian Travel Market 2026
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.
AmaWaterways unveils 1st look at AmaNubia ahead of Nile debut, with Dubai add-ons
AmaWaterways has released the first images of its newest Nile river ship, AmaNubia, ahead of the vessel’s scheduled debut in November 2026, including optional overland pre- and post-cruise visits to Dubai.
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.
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.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises 2029 world cruise to include Dubai overnight call
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has confirmed that its 150-night 2029 world cruise will include an overnight call in Dubai, as part of a global itinerary spanning 31 countries, seven continents, and more […]
MSC Euribia confirmed to be repositioning via Suez instead of Cape Town
MSC Euribia is now tracking north through the Red Sea, confirming a Suez Canal repositioning rather than a longer route around South Africa.
Cruise lines signal long-term confidence in Arabian Gulf despite 2026/27 drawdown
Despite short-term adjustments to the 2026/27 winter season, cruise lines are continuing to position the Arabian Gulf as a core part of their future deployment strategies.
MSC Euribia and Mein Schiff 4 and 5 head for South Africa as Strait of Hormuz opens
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.
Cruise ships begin to leave Arabian Gulf as Strait of Hormuz declared ‘open’
Cruise ships that have remained docked in the Arabian Gulf since late February amid tensions between the US and Iran have begun to depart the region.
TUI Cruises redeploys Mein Schiff Flow to Europe, cancelling 2026/27 Middle East season
TUI Cruises has confirmed that its newbuild Mein Schiff Flow will be redeployed to Northern Europe for the winter 2026/27 season, cancelling previously planned itineraries in the Middle East.
After 27 years with Norwegian and 2.5m passengers, Norwegian Sky to say goodbye in Dubai
After 27 years sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line and carrying an estimated 2.5 million passengers, Norwegian Sky is set to leave the fleet later this year, with its final voyage scheduled to […]
MSC Cruises delays European season for MSC Euribia despite US-Iran ceasefire
MSC Cruises has cancelled the first sailing of MSC Euribia’s European summer programme, following a delay in the vessel’s repositioning from the Arabian Gulf.
TUI Cruises reduces crew levels on Gulf-based ships amid ongoing operational pause
TUI Cruises has reduced onboard staffing levels across its two vessels currently positioned in the Arabian Gulf, as the pause in regional operations continues to affect deployment plans.
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