MSC Euribia is now tracking north through the Red Sea, confirming a Suez Canal repositioning rather than a longer route around South Africa.
MSC Euribia confirmed to be repositioning via Suez instead of Cape Town
MSC Cruises reinstates Dubai and Red Sea on MSC Magnifica 2028 World Cruise
MSC Cruises has confirmed the reinstatement of Dubai and the Red Sea as part of its 2028 World Cruise itinerary, with sales now open for the 115-night voyage aboard MSC Magnifica.
AROYA Cruises marks 1st year, outlines new 2026 Red Sea, Gulf, and themed cruises
Saudi Arabian homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises, the Arab world’s first domestic cruise brand, has marked one year since its maiden voyage, and outlined plans to expand its cruise offering in 2026.
Celestyal Cruises to run the Suez Canal with passengers, breaking 2-year cruise absence
Two years after most cruise lines halted passenger sailings through the Suez Canal amid regional instability, Celestyal Cruises is preparing to carry guests through the vital waterway once again, potentially driving a broader resumption […]
Saudi Arabia aims for 2027/28 Red Sea recovery as tensions reshape cruise itineraries
International cruise lines are expected to delay a full return to Saudi Arabia until at least the 2027/28 season, as ongoing geopolitical instability in the Red Sea continues to disrupt deployment plans […]
Oceania Cruises bets on Red Sea resolution with Doha-Athens leg of 2027 World Cruise
Oceania Cruises is signalling confidence in regional stability with the inclusion of a Red Sea passage in its 2027 Around the World voyage, as part of a 20-day segment linking Doha and […]
AROYA Cruises unveils football-themed Red Sea voyage for Spanish Super Cup in Jeddah
AROYA Cruises has joined forces with the Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) and Spain-based Major Sports Cruises to launch a new collaboration integrating luxury cruising, football heritage, and Saudi hospitality centred on the […]
Celestyal confirms Red Sea transit without passengers ahead of Abu Dhabi/Doha season
Celestyal Cruises has confirmed that both its vessels, Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery, will sail through the Red Sea without passengers ahead of the start of their 2025/26 winter deployment in the […]
Celestyal Cruises amends Dubai repositioning, but Arabian Gulf 2025/26 still on
Celestyal Cruises has confirmed significant amendments to its repositioning cruises to and from Dubai for the Middle East 2025/26 cruise season, but the season itself is scheduled to go ahead as planned.
MSC Cruises confirms Red Sea intentions, highlights Dubai as strongest winter base
MSC Cruises signalled plans to return to the Red Sea “as soon as” conditions permit, while underscoring Dubai’s position as its best-performing winter deployment, according to remarks made during the Connections Cruise […]
Oceania Cruises reintroduces Red Sea with 96-day Grand Voyage through Middle East
Oceania Cruises has placed the Middle East at the heart of its newly announced 2027/28 programme, unveiling a 96-day Best of East & West Grand Voyage that will transit the Red Sea […]
MSC Cruises cancels Dubai repositioning at end of 2025/26 season on Red Sea concerns
MSC Cruises has cancelled a 25-day Grand Voyage from Dubai to Southampton scheduled for April 4th, 2026, citing ongoing security risks in the Red Sea.
MSC amends 2026 World Cruise, cancelling Red Sea in favour of South Africa
MSC Cruises has confirmed significant changes to its 2026 World Cruise, extending the voyage by nearly two weeks and rerouting the final segment to avoid the Red Sea.
Hapag-Lloyd amends 2027 World Cruise to avoid Red Sea, introduces Cape Town leg
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has revised part of its 2027 World Cruise programme, confirming that EUROPA 2 will not transit the Red Sea due to ongoing security concerns in the region.
AROYA Cruises reveals shoulder season 2025/26 Red Sea itineraries
AROYA Cruises has announced itineraries for when it returns to the Red Sea for the 2025/26 season, following the conclusion of its inaugural deployment in the Mediterranean.
Emerald Cruises outlines Red Sea and Saudi itineraries for new yacht Emerald Rayia
Emerald Cruises has detailed the inaugural deployment plans for its forthcoming luxury cruise yacht, Emerald Rayia, which is set to launch in 2026.
What Saudi Arabia’s new national cruise ship regulations mean for cruise lines
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has introduced Saudi Arabia’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for cruise ship operations, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s maritime tourism strategy.
AlWajh on Red Sea to serve as cruise port gateway to AlUla in Cruise Saudi expansion
Cruise Saudi has confirmed that AlWajh will play a strategic role in its expansion plans, serving as the main cruise gateway to AlUla — one of Saudi Arabia’s most culturally and historically […]
Red Sea and Saudi homeporting still on the table, says Windstar Cruises executive
Windstar Cruises remains open to the possibility of homeporting in Saudi Arabia, suggesting that Red Sea deployment is still part of its strategic vision despite current operations being focused on the Mediterranean […]
Cruise Saudi targets 10 destinations by 2030 and 1.33 million passengers by 2037
Cruise Saudi, the entity driving the development of Saudi Arabia’s emerging cruise sector, has outlined its long-term vision for growth, aiming to develop 10 cruise destinations by 2030 and reach 1.33 million […]
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