The failure of SS Leviathan seemed to solidify Europe's trans-Atlantic passenger dominance in the 1920s, but within a few decades US-based cruise brands redefined the industry. For much of the 19th century 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.
AROYA Cruises targets Indian market with appointment of preferred sales agent
AROYA Cruises, a unit of Cruise Saudi and Saudi Arabia's first homegrown cruise line, has moved to strengthen its presence in the Indian market with the appointment of Griffon Cruises as its Continue reading … [Read more...]
Growing number of UAE residents celebrating Christmas and New Year at sea
A growing number of UAE residents are choosing to spend the festive season aboard cruise ships, with demand for Christmas and New Year sailings from regional ports reaching near-capacity levels across the Continue reading … [Read more...]
Arabian Gulf cruise ships to celebrate New Year’s Eve across UAE’s key cruise ports
Cruise lines homeporting in the Arabian Gulf are preparing for one of the busiest nights of the winter season, with multiple vessels scheduled to mark New Year's Eve across the UAE's principal Continue reading … [Read more...]
Cruise Saudi joint venture Aman at Sea celebrates construction milestone for 1st vessel
Aman at Sea, the joint venture between Aman Group and Cruise Saudi, has marked a significant construction milestone for its first vessel, Amangati, following the completion of the yacht's hull and its Continue reading … [Read more...]
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. The 2028 Continue reading … [Read more...]
Norwegian Cruise Line confirms winter 2027/28 deployment across 47 countries
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled details of its winter 2027/28 deployment, outlining a programme of more than 370 voyages across nearly 50 countries alongside the return of its Free at Sea Plus package. Continue reading … [Read more...]
Bookings open for A&K Sanctuary’s new Nile Seray ahead of October 2026 launch
A&K Sanctuary Retreats, a luxury vacation subsidiary of the A&K Travel Group (AKTG), has opened bookings for Nile Seray, the newest addition to its luxury Nile fleet. The 64-guest vessel is scheduled Continue reading … [Read more...]
MSC Magnifica emerges from refit and refurbishment with new dining and amenities
MSC Cruises has completed a major refit and refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard ahead of her winter Mediterranean deployment and World Cruise. The work represents one of the most Continue reading … [Read more...]
Crown Princess emerges from refit and refurbishment with refreshed public spaces
Crown Princess has returned to service following a scheduled drydock in Singapore, rejoining the Princess Cruises fleet with a series of onboard upgrades and refurbished public areas ahead of her upcoming deployment Continue reading … [Read more...]
Seabourn places South Africa at centre of ambitious 2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise
Seabourn's newly announced 2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise places South Africa at the geographic and symbolic centre of one of the most ambitious itineraries ever offered by the luxury cruise line. Continue reading … [Read more...]
Celestyal marks ‘exciting new chapter’ in Gulf with mangrove planting in Abu Dhabi
Celestyal Cruises has marked the debut of Celestyal Discovery and Journey in the Arabian Gulf with a programme of inaugural events across the region, including plaque exchange ceremonies and a mangrove planting Continue reading … [Read more...]
Margaritaville at Sea to introduce High Tide Market food hall across fleet
Margaritaville at Sea has announced the introduction of High Tide Market, a new food hall concept that will be rolled out across its fleet beginning in January 2026. The venue will debut Continue reading … [Read more...]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises centres Cape Town in wider 2026/27 programme
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed a 25-night transcontinental cruise to Cape Town, and a 30-night Cape Town to Singapore voyage as part of its newly announced 2026/27 voyage programme for Seven Continue reading … [Read more...]
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