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. The Continue reading … [Read more...]
Middle East Cruise News & Gulf Sailings
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This archive brings together Middle East cruise news and Gulf sailing updates from across the regional and global cruise industry. Coverage focuses on cruise activity involving the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, and nearby destinations, including ship deployments, seasonal homeporting, itinerary announcements, port developments, and operational updates.
Articles published here highlight cruise operations in key regional markets such as the United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and surrounding regions, alongside international cruise lines deploying vessels to Middle Eastern waters. Topics may include winter cruise seasons, new ship introductions, fleet repositioning, port infrastructure projects, special sailings, and changing travel patterns affecting cruise demand in the region.
Content is updated regularly and serves as an informational reference for travelers, cruise professionals, and industry observers seeking insight into cruise activity connected to the Middle East. This tag page provides organized access to relevant news and sailing information, helping readers stay informed about ongoing developments and future cruise opportunities across Gulf and Middle Eastern cruise routes.
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. The 19-night sailing was Continue reading … [Read more...]
Crystal confirms 3rd newbuild order as luxury fleet expansion continues
Crystal has confirmed that its contract with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for a third next-generation ocean cruise ship has become effective, reinforcing the luxury cruise line's long-term fleet expansion plans. The 650-guest vessel Continue reading … [Read more...]
Regent Seven Seas launches fleetwide Pastry Academy with Butter Book
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched a new fleetwide pastry training programme in partnership with culinary education platform The Butter Book. The move is the latest by the ultra-luxury cruise line as Continue reading … [Read more...]
Carnival Cruise Line expands complimentary dining with new nacho bowls
Carnival Cruise Line has introduced complimentary nacho bowls at BlueIguana Cantina aboard six ships as the cruise line continues to expand its casual dining offering. The new afternoon snack is now available Continue reading … [Read more...]
AROYA Cruises expands Saudi talent programme with new student training class
Cruise Saudi, the parent company of AROYA Cruises, has launched the third edition of its AROYA Cruises Ambassador Program. The cruise line welcomed 14 Saudi Arabian university students aboard its cruise ship Continue reading … [Read more...]
TUI Cruises to debut expanded dining and bar concepts aboard Mein Schiff Flow
TUI Cruises has unveiled the culinary programme aboard Mein Schiff Flow, introducing 14 restaurants and bistros alongside 17 bars and lounges as the cruise line continues to expand its InTUItion-class experience. The Continue reading … [Read more...]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises to expand suites, reduce capacity across Explorer Class fleet
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will reduce the number of suites aboard its Explorer Class ships as part of a major refurbishment programme designed to deliver larger accommodations and a more spacious onboard Continue reading … [Read more...]
Oceania Cruises moves beyond its R-Class fleet with Sirena sale
Oceania Cruises is continuing its transition away from the R-class ships that once formed the backbone of its fleet, with parent company Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings confirming it has entered into an Continue reading … [Read more...]
MSC World Asia to debut expanded luxury retail experience
MSC Cruises has unveiled an expanded onboard retail offering for MSC World Asia, introducing new luxury boutiques, family-focused shopping experiences, and exclusive brand partnerships ahead of the ship's debut in December 2026. Continue reading … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean sees European demand ease amid US-Iran conflict
Royal Caribbean Group said the ongoing conflict in the Middle East between the US and Iran has softened demand for some European cruises this summer. The situation reduced yield growth expectations for Continue reading … [Read more...]
AROYA Cruises renews Al Nassr FC sponsorship for 2026/27 Season
AROYA Cruises has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Al Nassr FC for the 2026/27 season, extending a partnership that links Saudi Arabia's first cruise line with one of the Kingdom's most recognisable Continue reading … [Read more...]
Transcend Cruises unveils yacht-inspired river cruise ship design
Transcend Cruises has unveiled the design of its first purpose-built river cruise ship, a yacht-inspired vessel created in partnership with Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) that aims to redefine the premium river Continue reading … [Read more...]
Royal Caribbean sees strong early demand for Celebrity River Cruises start-up
Royal Caribbean Group expects its new Celebrity River Cruises brand to become a significant growth driver, with executives citing premium pricing and strong demand from guests of both Celebrity Cruises and Royal Continue reading … [Read more...]
Cruise Saudi-backed Aman at Sea floats out 1st vessel Amangati ahead of 2027 debut
Aman at Sea, a luxury cruise line launched by Cruise Saudi in partnership with hospitality group Aman, has reached a major construction milestone with the float out of its first cruise ship, Continue reading … [Read more...]
Viking reveals names of next 2 cruise ships as fleet expansion continues
Viking has named its next two ocean cruise ships Viking Leda and Viking Vega as the company continues one of the industry's largest newbuild programmes. Currently under construction at Fincantieri in Italy, Continue reading … [Read more...]
Holland America Line expands entertainment with 4 new World Stage shows
Holland America Line has expanded its onboard entertainment offering with four new World Stage productions aboard Oosterdam, including a rock concert created in collaboration with Rolling Stone magazine. Developed exclusively for the Continue reading … [Read more...]
Explora Journeys takes delivery of 3rd ship, LNG-capable Explora III
Explora Journeys has taken delivery of Explora III, marking the halfway point in the development of its six-ship luxury fleet. The vessel, handed over by Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri at its Sestri Ponente Continue reading … [Read more...]
Port Elizabeth cruise calls grow 18% in 2025/26, injecting R110m+ into economy
Cruise passenger arrivals in Nelson Mandela Bay increased by 18% during the 2025/26 season, contributing an estimated R111 million to the local economy. According to the Nelson Mandela Bay Municipality, 39 cruise Continue reading … [Read more...]
Century Cruises to enter Nile river cruise market with 2 Egypt itineraries in 2027
Century Cruises will enter Egypt's growing river cruise market in 2027 with two Nile itineraries aboard Sunrise Terramar. The deployment will mark Century Cruises' expansion beyond its established operations in Asia and Continue reading … [Read more...]
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