Cruise news (Celestyal Discovery-tagged)
- Accidents
Cruise ships started repositioning from the Arabian Gulf following Strait of Hormuz reopening
Cruise ships that had been stuck in the Arabian Gulf since late February have begun to resume movement following confirmation that the Strait of...
April 18, 2026 - Accidents
Celestyal delays Arabian Gulf repositioning as ships await clearance to return to Europe...
Celestyal Cruises continues to monitor conditions in the Arabian Gulf while preparing to reposition its vessels to Europe, indicating that sailings...
April 4, 2026 - Accidents
Six cruise ships remain in Arabian Gulf amid Strait of Hormuz disruption
Six cruise ships remain alongside in ports across the Arabian Gulf following the suspension of regional cruise operations in late February, as...
March 29, 2026 - Accidents
Celestyal Cruises extends cancellations as Gulf deployment remains delayed
Celestyal Cruises has withdrawn additional sailings from its early Mediterranean program as both of its vessels remain in the Persian Gulf, where...
March 20, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise ships held in the Arabian Gulf as operators repatriate passengers
Regional tensions in the Middle East have disrupted cruise shipping operations across the Arabian Gulf, leaving several vessels unable to depart from...
March 12, 2026 - Accidents
Aroya Cruises ends inaugural Arabian Gulf season ahead of schedule
Aroya Cruises has announced the early conclusion of its inaugural winter season in the Arabian Gulf, confirming that the remaining voyages scheduled...
March 9, 2026 - Accidents
Celestyal Cruises cancels voyages as fleet returns from Arabian Gulf
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled two scheduled Iconic Arabia sailings later this month as it prepares to reposition vessels currently operating in the...
March 9, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises' ships Journey and Discovery cross paths in the Arabian Gulf
In the Arabian Gulf this winter season, the two-ship fleet of Celestyal Cruises converged for the first time while each vessel pursued its assigned...
January 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Doha Port (Qatar) records multiple maiden cruise ship calls in 2025-2026
During the 2025-2026 cruise season, Doha Port (Qatar) received the first port visits of two passenger ships, marking notable additions to its...
December 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises closed Mediterranean season, starts Arabian Gulf two-ship deployment
Celestyal has closed its strongest Mediterranean and Adriatic season to date, reporting a 4% rise in passenger numbers and a 10% increase in revenue...
December 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Discovery to enhance Iconic Arabia itineraries with expanded shore excursions
Celestyal (Greece) has expanded the shore excursion program for its new "Iconic Arabia" itineraries, which will commence in December 2025 aboard the...
November 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal ships to transit Suez Canal without passengers for Arabian Gulf deployment
Celestyal Cruises has confirmed that its two vessels, Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery, will complete their Red Sea transits without...
October 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises deploys two ships in the Red Sea/Persian Gulf (winter 2025-2026)
Celestyal has reaffirmed its commitment to the Persian/Arabian Gulf by dispatching both Celestyal Journey (1,260 guests) and Celestyal Discovery (1...
September 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal to launch earliest ever 2027-2028 season across Gulf & Mediterranean
Celestyal Cruises has announced its most advanced deployment to date with the early release of its 2027-2028 season, scheduling 182 departures over...
June 29, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Discovery unveils refurbished staterooms ahead of dual-region deployment
Celestyal Cruises has revealed the results of a significant winter refurbishment to its vessel Celestyal Discovery, providing an early look at the...
June 15, 2025