Cruise news (Dubai UAE-tagged)
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Costa Cruises cancels Arabian Gulf/UAE schedule 2027–2028 winter
Costa Cruises has cancelled its entire Arabian Gulf cruise schedule involving the UAE for the 2027–2028 winter season, citing continued...
July 12, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises resumes operations following Persian Gulf disruption
The departure of the ships Celestyal Discovery and Celestyal Journey from the Persian Gulf marked the effective conclusion of an operational...
April 26, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Viking expands Brahmaputra schedule with additional India river cruises through 2029
Viking River Cruises has opened bookings for additional voyages in India scheduled for 2027, 2028 and 2029. The newly released sailings will include...
April 7, 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
Cruise lines maintain long-term commitment to Arabian Gulf despite short-term adjustments
Despite recent deployment changes affecting the winter 2026-2027 season, several major cruise operators continue to indicate sustained confidence in...
March 17, 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 - Accidents
Viking River Cruises resumes Nile operations amid regional tensions
Viking River Cruises announced that it would resume Nile River cruises on March 12th, following an earlier decision to suspend all departures for the...
March 7, 2026 - Accidents
MSC Cruises arranges repatriation flights for guests from MSC Euribia in Dubai
MSC Cruises has organized a series of repatriation flights for more than 1,500 guests who had been on board MSC Euribia in Dubai, allowing them to...
March 7, 2026 - Accidents
Euribia held in Dubai, MSC cancels remaining Arabian Gulf 2026-2027 cruises
MSC Cruises formally canceled its remaining Middle East winter 2026-2027 schedule because of the ongoing conflict in the Arabian Gulf and ...
March 3, 2026 - Accidents
Cruise operations in the Arabian Gulf disrupted by regional conflict
Cruise shipping traffic in the Arabian Gulf has been significantly affected by the rapid escalation of military tensions in the Middle East, with...
March 1, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AROYA Cruises’ first Arabian Gulf season set to sail
Cruise Saudi's travel brand AROYA Cruises has finalized plans for its inaugural Arabian Gulf season, slated to sail from February 21st through...
February 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Mein Schiff Flow reveals InTUItion-class design and suite concept ahead of Dubai debut
TUI Cruises has detailed the design and hospitality framework that will shape the onboard experience aboard Mein Schiff Flow, the cruise line’s...
January 17, 2026 - Cruise Industry
TUI's Mein Schiff 5 enters Dubai drydock for scheduled maintenance
TUI Cruises’ Mein Schiff 5 has entered drydock in Dubai for a planned maintenance and refurbishment period, temporarily suspending her winter...
January 12, 2026