Cruise news (Abu Dhabi UAE-tagged)
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MSC Cruises expands Arabian Gulf operations (ships Euribia and World Europa)
MSC Cruises has confirmed that MSC Euribia will return to the Arabian Gulf for the winter 2025–2026 season, offering a series of 3-, 4-, and 7...
April 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises expands Arabian Gulf voyages with dual-ship deployment for winter 2025–2026
Celestyal Cruises has formalized a strategic partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and AD Ports...
April 20, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal unveils new 14-night repositioning voyages in the Arabian Gulf
Celestyal Cruises has announced the introduction of 4 new 14-night repositioning voyages as part of its winter Arabian Gulf schedule. The relocation...
April 5, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises changes Arabian Gulf itineraries for 2025-2026 season
Celestyal Cruises has announced updates to its 2025-2026 Arabian Gulf itineraries, introducing additional ports of call and itinerary refinements...
March 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises expands Arabian Gulf schedule with extra "Desert Days" voyage
Celestyal Cruises has announced the addition of an extra sailing to its inaugural Arabian Gulf season due to the high demand for its itineraries. An...
January 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises unveils 2025 forecast: key trends shaping the future of cruising
MSC Cruises recently released its industrial trend forecast for 2025, providing insights into emerging travel preferences shaping the cruise market...
December 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Journey ship homeported in Dubai, launching Desert Days itinerary program
Greek-owned cruise line Celestyal marked its inaugural voyage to Dubai with the arrival of its newest vessel, Celestyal Journey. The ship entered...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Saudi Arabia's first domestic cruise ship Aroya arrived at homeport Jeddah
Cruise Saudi, a leading player in the maritime tourism sector, has launched its first cruise vessel, Aroya, at Jeddah Islamic Port, marking a...
December 14, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise ship tourists to take flight with Abu Dhabi's new autonomous drone taxis
Abu Dhabi (UAE) is setting a new precedent in cruise tourism by introducing autonomous drone taxis for cruise passengers. In an innovative...
November 6, 2024 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises to feature in upcoming Formula 1 movie starring Brad Pitt
MSC Cruises will feature prominently in the forthcoming Formula 1 film “F1,” starring Brad Pitt and produced by Apple Original Films and...
August 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Dubai RTA launches world's first 3D-printed electric abra
Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has commenced the trial operation of the world's first electric abra, created using 3D printing...
July 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal cancels Mediterranean cruises 2025-2026, repositions Discovery ship to Abu Dhabi UAE
Celestyal Cruises announced the cancellation of 6 scheduled "Three Continents" voyages on Celestyal Discovery ship. Instead, Discovery will be...
June 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal introduces Arabian Gulf cruises aligned with 2024 Grand Prix races
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled 3 new Arabian Gulf itineraries timed to coincide with the 2024 Grand Prix races in Qatar and Abu Dhabi. These cruises...
March 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
UAE renews partnership with TUI Cruises to boost Dubai's cruise tourism hub status
The UAE/Emirates has reaffirmed Dubai's position as a premier hub for cruise ship tourism by extending its collaboration with TUI Cruises for the...
March 9, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Abu Dhabi Ports Group invests $3 million in Red Sea cruise industry, signs 15-year terminal...
Abu Dhabi Ports Group is set to inject US$3 million into the Egyptian cruise industry over the next 15 years, following a concession agreement with...
January 10, 2024