Cruise news (Doha Qatar Qatar-tagged)
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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
Oceania Vista's 2027 World Cruise segments opened for booking
Oceania Cruises has opened reservations for its 2027 world-spanning program aboard Oceania Vista, outlining an extensive schedule that ranges from a...
November 15, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Doha Port (Qatar) sets record cruise season 2025-2026 with scheduled 73 ship calls
The Doha Port, as operated by Mwani Qatar, is scheduled to receive 73 cruise ship calls during its 2025-2026 winter season, spanning from November...
November 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Saudi Arabia and Qatar join GCC-wide Cruise Arabia Alliance to strengthen Gulf cruise sector
Saudi Arabia and Qatar have formally become members of the Cruise Arabia Alliance, bringing the number of participating Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC...
November 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC Euribia homeported in Port Doha (Qatar) for 2025-2026 cruise season
The luxury cruise ship MSC Euribia arrived on Sunday, November 9th, at the Terminal at Old Doha Port in Qatar, marking the commencement of the 2025...
November 9, 2025 - Cruise Industry
MSC confirms World Europa ship's homeporting in Dubai (winter 2026-2027)
MSC Cruises has outlined the reasoning behind its decision to scale back from deploying two ships in Dubai during the winter season, opting instead...
September 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AROYA Cruises returns to the Red Sea for its 2025-2026 season
The Aroya ship will return to the Red Sea for its 2025-2026 season following the conclusion of its inaugural summer deployment in the Mediterranean...
September 4, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Oceania Vista ship’s 2027 Kangaroo Passage traversing 4 continents
In 2027, Oceania Cruises will dispatch the Oceania Vista on a grand 129-day passage from Sydney to London, known as the Kangaroo Route. Commencing...
September 1, 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
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
Oceania Cruises unveils 2026-2027 Tropics and Exotics itineraries
Oceania Cruises announced its 2026-2027 Tropics and Exotics Collection, presenting over 120 carefully charted itineraries designed for extensive...
April 4, 2025