Middle East Cruise News & Gulf Sailings

AIDA Cruises has revealed its replacement winter programme after cancelling its 2027/28 Middle East season. The cruise line will expand sailings from Germany, with AIDAperla offering a new series of Baltic, Norwegian Continue reading … [Read more...]

Having launched the Arab world's first homegrown cruise line and opened five cruise gateways across Saudi Arabia, Cruise Saudi is entering its next phase of growth. The company says it is now Continue reading … [Read more...]

Windstar Cruises' future Star Explorer is undergoing a major refit ahead of its December debut. The former expedition vessel World Explorer is currently at the West Sea shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Continue reading … [Read more...]

Norwegian Cruise Line has introduced new guest venues aboard Norwegian Jade and Norwegian Gem. The enhancements include the debut of the adults-only Vibe Beach Club on both ships, expanded wellness facilities within Continue reading … [Read more...]

Cunard Line has announced an extensive refit and refurbishment programme for Queen Victoria this autumn. The 2,000-guest vessel will undergo a three-week dry dock in Rotterdam, introducing refreshed public spaces, upgraded accommodation, Continue reading … [Read more...]

Explora Journeys has unveiled new culinary, wellness, and cultural experiences aboard Explora II. The programme forms part of the luxury line's Serene Mediterranean collection for winter 2026/27, introducing destination-led dining, an expanded Continue reading … [Read more...]

Cape Town will feature on Seabourn's 2028 World Cruise as the line marks its 40th anniversary. The South African port forms part of Seabourn's newly announced Ruby Collection, a programme of 54 Continue reading … [Read more...]

MSC World Asia has begun sea trials ahead of its maiden Mediterranean season this December. The milestone comes as MSC Cruises also unveiled new details of the ship's onboard offering, including what Continue reading … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line will revive the Carnival Destiny name for its largest ship yet, at 230,000 gross tons and accommodating up to 8.000 passengers. The new vessel, scheduled to enter service in Continue reading … [Read more...]

DP World is exploring a new port in Fujairah to provide an alternative gateway beyond the Strait of Hormuz. The proposed development could strengthen the UAE's logistics resilience while also creating new Continue reading … [Read more...]

Crystal Cruises has unveiled new family and outdoor spaces aboard Crystal Grace ahead of its 2028 debut. The luxury cruise line's newest ship will introduce expanded facilities for families, teenagers, and children Continue reading … [Read more...]

Zuiderdam will become the next ship to undergo Holland America Line's Evolution transformation. The refurbishment will introduce new accommodation categories, expanded public spaces, and guest-favourite venues as the cruise line continues the Continue reading … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean International has installed the signature Aquadome on its upcoming flagship Hero of the Seas. The milestone marks a major stage in the construction of the fourth Icon-class ship, which is Continue reading … [Read more...]

Dubai will no longer feature on Norwegian Sky's farewell voyage after Norwegian Cruise Line revised the ship's final itinerary ahead of its transfer to Cordelia Cruises. Norwegian Cruise Line has removed Dubai, Continue reading … [Read more...]

P&O Cruises has introduced a redesigned menu at Keel & Cow aboard its Excel-class ships, adding new steakhouse dishes, lighter options, and expanded vegan choices. The updated menus were introduced aboard Iona Continue reading … [Read more...]

Celebrity Cruises has announced a major transformation for Celebrity Reflection, introducing 13 new venues as part of a comprehensive refurbishment ahead of the ship's return to the Caribbean in 2027. The overhaul Continue reading … [Read more...]

Cordelia Cruises has confirmed that the former Norwegian Sun will begin operations in India in November 2027, expanding the line's growing three-ship fleet. The vessel, currently sailing as Norwegian Sun, is scheduled Continue reading … [Read more...]

Four Seasons Yachts will expand its fleet with a third ultra-luxury vessel following a new order placed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for delivery in 2031. Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings, joint owner and operator Continue reading … [Read more...]

Silversea has opened its 2028/29 deployment with 278 voyages across 497 destinations, including its largest-ever Mediterranean expedition programme and an expanded Antarctica offering. The new deployment, which opens for general sale on Continue reading … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean Group expects cruise bookings to recover quickly following disruption caused by the recent Middle East conflict, with demand already showing signs of improvement. Jason Liberty, CEO of Royal Caribbean Group, Continue reading … [Read more...]