In a sign of the Middle East cruise sector’s ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, this coming cruise season is expected to welcome well north of 1 million cruise tourists to the […]
Overview of 2024/25 Middle East cruise season
Abu Dhabi launches cruise crew discounts and digital cruise guide for passengers
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced three new initiatives to improve the passenger experience on cruises to and from the emirate in the UAE […]
Resorts World Cruises’ UAE agent offering 1g of gold with Diwali cruise bookings
Rayna Tours, the UAE agent for Resorts World Cruises, has revealed a new Diwali deal for the upcoming cruise season, with a gram of 22 karat gold available for every cabin booked […]
Celestyal Cruises releases exclusive Arabia shore excursions for 2025/26 season
Celestyal Cruises has released a series of exclusive shore excursions for its upcoming ‘Iconic Arabia’ itineraries in the 2025/26 and 2026/27 cruise seasons in the Arabian Gulf.
Resorts World Cruises debut Middle East season out of Dubai to coincide with Diwali
Resorts World Cruises will sail the first cruise of its debut Arabian Gulf season from Dubai on November 1st, coinciding with Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
Demand surges for weekend cruises out of Dubai ahead of Resorts World debut
Demand for short weekend cruises out of Dubai have surged ahead of the debut in the region of the Singapore-based cruise line Resorts World Cruises, according to travel agents in the UAE […]
Cruise Saudi officially launches AROYA cruise line brand, re-develops website
Cruise Saudi, a part of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and the owner of the Arab world’s first-ever homegrown domestic cruise line, has officially announced the launch of AROYA Cruises.
Oman introduces 10-day to one-month multi-entry visa for cruise tourists
Oman is targeting further growth in its local cruise sector, introducing new visa categories for cruise ship passengers and crew that will make it easier for both to visit the country multiple […]
Resorts World goes all in catering to Middle East passengers ahead of Dubai cruise season
Resorts World Cruises has revealed the full extent to which it will adapt its onboard experience for Middle Eastern passengers during its first press conference in Dubai, alongside Dubai Department of Economy […]
MSC Euribia returning to Arabian Gulf for 2025/26 Middle East cruise season out of Dubai
MSC Euribia will be returning to the Middle East for the 2025/26 winter cruise season, sailing week-long roundtrip itineraries out of Dubai in the Arabian Gulf.
Resorts World Cruises select ADNEC Group’s Tourism 365 for UAE ground-handling
Resorts World Cruises has signed an agreement with Adnec Group for its subsidiary Tourism 365 to provide ground handling services during the cruise line’s upcoming debut cruise season in the Arabian Gulf.
Dubai-Kerala cruise ferry service plans move ahead with two operators interested
Plans to launch a cruise ferry service between Dubai and Kochi in Kerala, India are moving ahead, with local authorities having short-listed two companies that have shown interest in operating the service.
Celestyal cancels repositioning through Red Sea, but Arabian Gulf season still on
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled its scheduled repositioning cruises through the Red Sea and Suez Canal at the begining and end of its upcoming 2024/25 Middle East season in the Arabian Gulf.
Viking takes delivery of new Nile River cruise ship Viking Hathor in Egypt
Viking has taken delivery of its newest Nile River cruise ship, Viking Hathor, during a ceremony in Cairo, Egypt.
AIDA Cruises amends itineraries for three ships due to Red Sea security crisis
AIDA Cruises has amended the spring 2025 itineraries for three of its ships due to the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea area.
TUI Cruises cancels Middle East cruises to avoid Red Sea over security concerns
TUI Cruises has cancelled two repositioning cruises between Europe and Asia that were meant to transit through the Suez Canal and Red Sea, due to ongoing security risks in the area.
AROYA Cruises signs with Sawani to serve camel milk products aboard first ship
AROYA Cruises, the Saudi Arabian cruise line backed by PIF-owned Cruise Saudi, has signed an MoU with fellow PIF-owned Sawani Co, as part of its commitment to showcasing Arabian preferences and Saudi […]
Cordelia Cruises eyes Dubai expansion after success of first cruise ship in India
Cordelia Cruises is considering adding more international destinations to its itineraries, and is in the process of adding two new cruise ships to its fleet as it looks to capitalise on the […]
MSC Cruises considering switching Middle East for Africa on 2025 World Cruise
MSC Cruises is weighing its options for the upcoming 2025 World Cruise aboard MSC Magnifica amid the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea.
Cruise and merchant shipping finance firm Watson Farley & Williams expands Dubai office
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) a leading international law firm specialising in cruise and merchant shipping financing is expandings its Middle East presence with new appointments in Dubai.
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