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MSC Cruises has explained why it no longer stations two ships in Dubai for the winter season, saying it is more cost-effective to deploy a single, larger resort-style vessel than to divide resources between one large ship and a smaller one. (more…)
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Industry leaders at Connections Cruise Arabia agreed that the combination of cruise as a gateway to land tourism, strong repeat passenger loyalty, and the vast untapped market of non-cruisers makes the Middle East one of the most promising growth areas globally. (more…)
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Celestyal Cruises confirmed the Arabian Gulf as its winter homeporting base and signalled potential fleet expansion during the Connections Cruise Arabia forum in Dubai. (more…)
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The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has introduced Saudi Arabia’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for cruise ship operations, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s maritime tourism strategy. (more…)
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AROYA Cruises, the world’s first Arab cruise line, operated by Cruise Saudi and owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), continues to build its presence in global cruise tourism with a distinctly Saudi identity. (more…)
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Dubai will host the Middle East’s first dedicated business-to-business forum for polar expedition cruises on September 11th, 2025, bringing together regional travel agents and leading operators in one of the fastest-growing sectors of the cruise industry. (more…)
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AROYA Cruises has confirmed that its flagship vessel, Aroya, will homeport in Dubai and Dammam during late winter 2026, marking the Saudi Arabian cruise line’s debut Arabian Gulf season. (more…)
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The Saudi Red Sea Authority has brought about the country’s first regulatory framework governing cruise ship operations, highlighting the Kingdom’s efforts to become a renowned cruise tourism centre in the world. (more…)
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Emirates and MSC Cruises have extended their long-term strategic partnership aimed at enhancing the air-sea traveller experience, supporting Dubai’s cruise ambitions to become a major cruise hub, and exploring future opportunities for joint growth across the airline’s extensive network. (more…)
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Emirates has strengthened its strategic partnership with Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) through the extension of its prestigious Diamond Elite executive partnership. (more…)
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Celestyal has signed a three-year agreement with the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. (more…)
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Emirates and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, two world-class travel brands, have today announced a partnership to offer travellers combined luxury cruise and air travel experiences in the form of special packages. (more…)
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Greek company Celestyal Cruises signed a three-year agreement with the Department of Culture and Tourism of Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). (more…)
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Costa Cruises renews its partnership with Emirates through 2027, further positioning Dubai as a major global cruise hub. (more…)
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Emirates has renewed its strategic partnership with TUI Cruises, further cementing Dubai’s position as a premier global cruise tourism hub. (more…)
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On Saturday, January 4th, the Costa Smeralda, flagship of the Costa fleet and sistership to Costa Toscana, has successfully completed her first liquefied natural gas (LNG) refueling in the port of Dubai. (more…)
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In alignment with the Qatar National Vision 2030 and its emphasis on expanding the nation’s tourism sector, the Grand Cruise Terminal at Doha Port stands as a new maritime gateway and a key attraction for cruise enthusiasts and passengers globally. (more…)
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Cruise Saudi announced in a press release the soft launch of Saba Beach on Jabal AlSabaya – a private island newly developed by Cruise Saudi for cruisers in the Red Sea. (more…)
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Resorts World Cruises, the World-Class Cruise Line that Knows the Gulf Best had arrived in Dubai with the Resorts World One commencing her first sailing from 1 November 2024 onwards. (more…)
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The Ministry of Transport, Communications, and Information Technology (MTCIT) has signed an agreement to conduct a feasibility study for the development of Port Sultan Qaboos in Muttrah. (more…)
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Celestyal has released details of the shore excursion programme for its new-for-2025 ‘Iconic Arabia’ itineraries. (more…)
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At Resorts World Cruises’ first press conference in Dubai with the support of the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET), the cruise line announced the debut of Resorts World One in the Gulf in the Middle East. (more…)
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Celestyal has canceled two of its upcoming 14-night repositioning cruises, alongside six other voyages in 2024 and 2025. (more…)
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UAE port operator the AD Ports Group and the Red Sea Ports Authority (RSPA) of Egypt have entered into a definitive concession agreement for the development, operation, and management of three cruise terminals at Safaga, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh ports. (more…)
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Cruise vacationers departing from Dubai on Fridays can enjoy the 2 Night Sir Bani Yas Weekend Cruise, calling at the world-renown island, which has more than 17,000 animals, including Arabian oryx, ostrich, gazelle, deer, giraffes. (more…)
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Resorts World Cruises is pleased to announce that it will be expanding its footprint to the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman with the Resorts World One for a 6-month homeport deployment in Dubai, UAE. (more…)
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Emirates and MSC Cruises have renewed their partnership for another two seasons, cementing Dubai’s position as a major cruise hub. (more…)
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Ongoing unrest in the Middle East has led to a series of changes and cancellations to cruise line itineraries, with more lines opting to re-route their Red Sea itineraries, including World Cruises, away from the conflict. (more…)
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AIDA Cruises canceled repositioning voyages for three of its cruise ships scheduled to transit the Red Sea in the coming weeks. (more…)
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MSC Cruises has canceled three repositioning voyages in April to avoid sailing through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal. (more…)
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Celestyal has announced that the 1,260-guest Celestyal Journey will visit four new countries and six new ports of call in the Persian Gulf beginning November 2024. (more…)
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A few days before many of us clinked our Champagne glasses to ring in the new year, Yemen-based Houthi militants attacked a shipping vessel in the Red Sea. (more…)
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On Saturday, the Aqaba Cruise Ship Terminal welcomed Silver Moon, carrying 278 tourists along with 408 crew members, inaugurating the 2024 winter tourism season in Aqaba, Al-Ghad reported. (more…)
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In a bustling start to the winter tourism season, Salalah Port has received four cruise ships that brought in a total of 11,193 passengers. The arrival of these tourists is a testament to the governorate’s growing appeal as a cruise destination. (more…)
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Cruise itineraries in the Middle East are in disarray due to the unfolding tragedy in Israel and Gaza. (more…)
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As many as 126 cruise ships will make a call in Abu Dhabi, starting November 1, promising significant growth for the terminal (more…)
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Cruise lines have begun cancelling itineraries scheduled to call on the Middle East as the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Gaza Strip escalates. (more…)
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Zadar Cruise Port, operated and manged by Global Ports Holding, the world’s largest cruise port operator, has achieved a remarkable milestone by winning in the category the Europe’s Best Cruise Terminal at the World Cruise Awards. (more…)
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MSC Cruises has cancelled the full winter programme of MSC Orchestra that was planned in the Red Sea from 8 November 2023 to 17 April 2024 because of the proximity of some of ship’s ports of call to Israel and the number of restrictions in the bordering countries that would have adversely affected the holiday experience for passengers. (more…)
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Australian expedition cruise line Aurora Expeditions scooped the top gong as the World’s Best Expedition Cruise Line 2023 at the third annual World Cruise Awards announced in Dubai on 15 October 2023. (more…)
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