Saudi Arabia aims for 2027/28 Red Sea recovery as tensions reshape cruise itineraries
International cruise lines are expected to delay a full return to Saudi Arabia until at least the 2027/28 season, as ongoing geopolitical instability in the Red Sea continues to disrupt deployment plans and reshape regional cruise itineraries.
According to Cruise Saudi CEO Lars Clasen, speaking to Arabian Business, the combination of security concerns and vessel repositioning has led most global operators to withdraw their Red Sea and Gulf itineraries for the coming years.
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