Qatar is redoubling its efforts to position itself as a major cruise tourism destination through a major partnership with Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland.
Qatar boosts cruise tourism investment with CLIA partnership
Middle East cruise sector looks to tempt Australian fly-cruise passengers
Cruise lines in the Middle East see future growth for the Middle East cruise sector from Australian fly-cruise passengers, who may choose Dubai over Asian homeports.
Will renewed Strait of Hormuz tensions impact Middle East cruise sector?
A resurgence in tensions between Iran and US and UK allies in the Strait of Hormuz is unlikely to impact the Middle East cruise sector based on past experience.
MSC makes long-term Saudi cruise plans with 5-year berth agreement
MSC Cruises has signed a long-term preferential berthing agreement with Cruise Saudi, giving its ships superior access to Jeddah Port, mirroring a deal signed in Dubai in 2019.
Arabian and African itineraries headline Silversea’s 2023/24 deployments
Silversea Cruises has put the focus on Arabian and Africa in its 2023/24 cruise itineraries, which were released this week.
MSC and TUI set to interport in Dubai and Doha during coming 2021/22 cruise season
There are 32 cruise itineraries set to sail from Doha for the 2021/22 cruise season, with MSC Cruises and TUI Cruises both interporting between Dubai and Doha for the season. TUI’s Mein […]
Just five cruise ships to sail international itineraries from Dubai in 2021
While there are five cruise ships due to homeport in Dubai for the 2021/22 cruise season, only five additional ships will sail international itineraries from the city as the Middle East cruise […]
Huge local interest in Norwegian Jade 2022 cruise from Dubai to Athens says NCL
Norwegian Jade will cruise from Dubai to Athens in 2022, and there’s been immense interest in the itinerary from the local cruise market in the Middle East according to the cruise line.
Dubai-bound Costa Firenze features 13 stores showcasing Italian style
Costa Firenze, the new Vista-class cruise ship from Costa Cruises, will feature 13 different stores in her expansive retail area when she arrives in the Middle East to begin her inaugural cruise […]
MSC Virtuosa and MSC Opera homeporting in Dubai for 2021/22 season
MSC Cruises is doubling up in Dubai for the 2021/22 cruise season, with MSC Opera set to join MSC Virtuosa, one of the cruise line’s largest and newest cruise ships.
Cunard Line to return to Dubai with Queen Elizabeth in 2022
Cunard Line has released its cruise itineraries for the rest of 2021 and 2022, with Queen Elizabeth due to cruise to and from the Middle East next year.
Regent Seven Seas’ 2024 World Cruise featuring Middle East sells out in just 3 hours
Regent Seven Seas’ 132-night World Cruise aboard Seven Seas Mariner, with port calls in the Middle East among 31 destinations, has sold out in just three hours.
Costa updates Dubai 2021/22 itineraries for brand-new Costa Firenze
Costa Cruises has updated the itineraries for its brand-new cruise ship, Costa Firenze, on her 2021/22 cruises in the Arabian Gulf from Dubai. Costa Firenze will cruise roundtrip from Dubai this coming […]
TUI Cruises to homeport Mein Schiff 6 in Dubai for the 2021/22 season
TUI Cruises will sail roundtrip cruises in the Arabian Gulf from Dubai aboard Mein Schiff 6 this coming winter cruise season.
New MSC Cruises ship MSC Virtuosa to be named in Dubai ahead of winter season
MSC Virtuosa, the newest, largest and most environmentally advanced cruise ship in the MSC Cruises fleet will be officially christened in Dubai this November ahead of her inaugural cruise season in the […]
Silversea announces east and west-bound Aqaba cruises for 2021 and 2022
Luxury cruise line Silversea will sail twice from Aqaba, Jordan, the gateway to iconic Petra, on a cruise bound for India in 2021, and Greece in 2022.
Star Clipper sailing cruise ship to sail from Safaga, Egypt in 2022
Star Clippers is due to sail a 10-day cruise from Safaga in Egypt during the 2022 cruise season, the only cruise ship scheduled to do so during the entire year.
Egypt updates regulations for cruise tourists unvaccinated against COVID-19
Egypt’s health ministry has issued new regulations for people arriving in the country who are vaccinated against COVID-19, including cruise tourists.
Abu Dhabi cruise tourism to reopen in September, first cruises due in October
The cruise sector in Abu Dhabi will reopen this September, according to the Department of Culture and Tourism, bringing the UAE’s capital in-line with Dubai, the region’s primary cruise port.
MSC announces COVID-19 travel insurance plan for Red Sea cruises out of Saudi
MSC Cruises has rolled out a comprehensive travel insurance plan via Europe Assistance covering passengers for COVID-19 related medical costs and cancellations.
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