US-Iran conflict impact on Arabian Gulf 2026/27 cruise season limited to 4 cruise lines
Four cruise lines have cancelled their planned winter programmes in the Arabian Gulf for the 2026-27 season, while several other operators continue to maintain published deployment plans, indicating that the regional impact on cruise operations remains limited.
The latest adjustment comes from Explora Journeys, which confirmed that it will no longer deploy Explora II in the Middle East during the upcoming winter.
The vessel had been scheduled to operate itineraries across the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar.
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