Middle East Cruise News & Gulf Sailings

South Africa will feature prominently in Nicko Cruises' 2027/28 world cruise, with Vasco da Gama spending more than two weeks exploring the country's coastline and neighbouring Indian Ocean islands. The 172-day voyage Continue reading … [Read more...]

Azamara Cruises and OneSpaWorld are expanding the THESANCTUM spa concept across the fleet, introducing larger facilities, new treatment rooms, and an enhanced range of wellness services. The upgrades, part of the cruise Continue reading … [Read more...]

Queen Mary 2 took centre stage in New York Harbour as part of the United States' 250th Independence Day celebrations, joining the largest gathering of tall ships and naval vessels ever assembled Continue reading … [Read more...]

The outlook for the 2027/28 Arabian Gulf cruise season remains uncertain, with two cruise lines cancelling deployments while others continue to back the region or have yet to confirm their plans. Just Continue reading … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises has unveiled a new Pan-Asian dining venue for MSC World Asia, combining a speciality restaurant, bar and complimentary street food offering when the ship enters service later this year. Inspired Continue reading … [Read more...]

Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed new details of the outdoor spaces aboard Seven Seas Prestige, introducing its first dedicated sports deck alongside a redesigned pool deck ahead of the ship's December Continue reading … [Read more...]

Long before ending her career on the South African cruise circuit, and the hijacking that made her infamous, Achille Lauro had already survived an extraordinary catalogue of collisions, fires, explosions and misfortune. Continue reading … [Read more...]

TUI Cruises has announced a six-year partnership with Austrian winery Skoff Original that will see a new Wine & Culture programme introduced aboard Mein Schiff Flow from next year. The initiative will Continue reading … [Read more...]

Four Seasons Yachts has unveiled two exclusive private island experiences for Four Seasons I's inaugural Caribbean season. The experiences, in Anguilla and The Bahamas, will be available throughout the yacht's 2026/27 winter Continue reading … [Read more...]

AROYA Cruises has highlighted the Saudi-inspired design and artwork featured throughout its flagship vessel. The interiors combine contemporary styling with references to the Kingdom's landscapes, architecture, and artistic heritage as the ship Continue reading … [Read more...]

Dnata Travel Group has expanded its cruise leadership structure across the Middle East and Asia. The move sees Alvin Materi take on commercial responsibility for Arabian Adventures' cruise operations alongside his existing Continue reading … [Read more...]

AIDA Cruises has cancelled its planned Middle East deployment for winter 2027/28. The decision comes more than a year before the season was due to begin, with the cruise line citing uncertainty Continue reading … [Read more...]

Amangati, the first vessel in the Aman at Sea fleet, will make its Caribbean debut in late 2027 following its inaugural Mediterranean season. The vessel will operate a series of luxury voyages Continue reading … [Read more...]

AROYA Cruises has launched its first Greek Islands itinerary of the 2026 Mediterranean season. The sailing marks the expansion of the Saudi Arabian cruise line's Eastern Mediterranean programme following its arrival in Continue reading … [Read more...]

Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028/29 Asia season aboard its new ship Star Seeker. The programme includes 25 departures across East and Southeast Asia, with itineraries ranging from 10-night cruises Continue reading … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises is introducing a new range of wellness and beauty experiences across its fleet. The enhancements, which will be rolled out throughout 2026, significantly broaden the scope of the line's spa Continue reading … [Read more...]

Cunard Line has announced its 2027 entertainment programme across the fleet. The line-up includes the return of four themed Event Voyages aboard Queen Mary 2 and the introduction of a new series Continue reading … [Read more...]

Alexandria Port in Egypt welcomed more than 4,300 passengers and crew across two cruise calls in June. The arrivals of Aroya and Seven Seas Grandeur also marked the Egyptian port's return to Continue reading … [Read more...]

Aman at Sea is exploring the possibility of including Madeira in future itineraries. The ultra-luxury cruise line, part of owned by Cruise Saudi, is considering introducing calls to the Portuguese archipelago from Continue reading … [Read more...]

MSC Cruises has unveiled new details of The Spiral @ Tree of Life, the longest dry slide on any cruise ship, aboard MSC World Asia. The attraction will debut aboard the cruise Continue reading … [Read more...]