Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a series of festive voyages through 2027, including itineraries featuring Cape Town and Dubai.
Regent reveals Christmas and New Year itineraries featuring Dubai and Cape Town
MSC Cruises drops Middle East leg from 2026 World Cruise amid ongoing conflicts
MSC Cruises has confirmed it will amend the itinerary for its 2026 World Cruise on board the MSC Magnifica, dropping the Middle East segment of the voyage due to ongoing regional instability.
AROYA Cruises to homeport in Dubai and Dammam for late winter 2026
AROYA Cruises has confirmed that its flagship vessel, Aroya, will homeport in Dubai and Dammam during late winter 2026, marking the Saudi Arabian cruise line’s debut Arabian Gulf season.
Oceania Cruises announces 129-day Kangaroo Route voyage for 2027 featuring Dubai
Oceania Cruises has unveiled a new 129-day voyage, the Kangaroo Route, sailing from Sydney to London via Dubai in the UAE aboard Oceania Vista in 2027.
Celestyal enhances cruise/land package tool for travel agents, Arabian Gulf rollout planned
Celestyal has rolled out a revamped cruise and land packaging tool for travel advisors in North America, rebranding the service as Celestyal Sail & Stay, with plans to extend the offering to its […]
Costa Cruises cancels Dubai winter season and SA repositioning 2025/26 cruises
Costa Cruises has confirmed that it will cancel all planned winter 2025/26 itineraries in the Arabian Gulf aboard Costa Toscana, including repositioning voyages via Cape Town, citing continued uncertainty in the Middle East.
Celestyal Cruises releases Abu Dhabi Grand Prix itinerary for 2025/26 season
Celestyal Cruises has announced a special December sailing that will give guests front-row access to the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, combining the thrill of Formula 1 with a cruise featuring ley […]
AIDA Cruises cancels 2025/26 Middle East cruise season on regional security concerns
AIDA Cruises has announced the cancellation of its 2025/26 winter cruise season in the Middle East, citing ongoing security concerns in the region, meaning there will be no cruises from Dubai aboard […]
Viking to enter Indian river cruise market with Dubai stays as cruise add-on option
Viking has announced plans to enter the Indian river cruise market, with an order for Viking Brahmaputra, a new 80-guest vessel that will operate on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, with pre- […]
UAE and wider Arabian Gulf cruise sector stable despite AIDA Cruises cancellation
Despite the withdrawal of German cruise line AIDA Cruises from the UAE for the upcoming 2025/26 Middle East winter season, other operators with Gulf-only itineraries remain committed to Dubai as a homeport.
Children of the evolution: How the GCC is becoming a millennial-friendly cruise market
Cruising in the GCC is shedding its retiree image, as millennials and Gen Z embrace short, immersive voyages tailored to their lifestyles and travel preferences.
Dubai cruise officials explore potential for year-round cruise season in Arabian Gulf
With expanding airlift, strong source market growth, and a robust port network, the Arabian Gulf is well-positioned to become a year-round cruise destination—but not all industry leaders are convinced the region is […]
Celestyal releases 2027/28 Arabian Gulf season early on back of ongoing demand
Celestyal has released details of its 2027/28 season, marking its earliest season launch to date on the back of sustained demand for its Arabian Gulf and wider Mediterranean itineraries.
Dubai homeporting cruise ships continue to reposition via Cape Town for 2025/26 season
Cruise lines are continuing to bypass the Red Sea in favour of repositioning via South Africa, with a growing number of Dubai– and Abu Dhabi-bound ships confirmed to sail from Cape Town […]
Carnival Corp monitoring Middle East developments, says CEO Josh Weinstein
Carnival Corporation is closely monitoring the rapidly evolving situation in the Middle East, but says the ongoing Israel–Iran tensions have not yet had any material impact on its operations.
MSC Cruises bets on Red Sea crisis resolution with westbound 2026 Dubai repositioning
MSC Cruises has confirmed that MSC Euribia will reposition to Europe from the Arabian Gulf in April 2026 via the Suez Canal, marking the cruise line’s first major transit of the Red […]
Costa Cruises to homeport Costa Smeralda in Dubai for 2026/27 winter cruise season
Costa Cruises has unveiled its 2026/27 programme, with Costa Smeralda set to return to the Arabian Gulf for the winter season as part of a global deployment featuring eight ships across five […]
How Israel–Iran conflict escalation could impact Middle East cruise industry
Middle East cruise industry navigates shifting dynamics as regional tensions raise questions around 2025/26 deployments.
Overview of Middle East 2025/26 cruise season out of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha
The 2025/26 Middle East cruise season cements the region’s status as a favoured winter cruise hub, with more than 300 sailings from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha connecting the Arabian Gulf to […]
Celestyal Cruises reveals new cabins aboard Celestyal Discovery ahead of debut in UAE
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.
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