Cruise news (Dubai UAE-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
UAE opens multiple-entry permits for cruise passengers and crew
The United Arab Emirates, via its Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP), has introduced a novel multiple-entry...
October 3, 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
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
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
Dubai to host Middle East’s inaugural Polar Expedition Forum
Dubai is slated to host the region’s first business-to-business forum dedicated entirely to polar expedition cruises on September 11th, 2025...
August 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Regent Seven Seas Cruises elevates Cape Town and Dubai in festive voyages
RSSC-Regent Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled its luxury holiday sailings for the 2025–2027 season, highlighting Cape Town and Dubai as principal...
August 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal’s Formula 1 Cruise merges Grand Prix thrills with Arabian Gulf sailing
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled a bespoke sports-themed itinerary for December 2025 on Celestyal Journey ship, designed as a gateway to the Abu Dhabi...
July 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises changes Winter 2025–2026 deployments amid Middle East instability
Costa Cruises has revised its deployment plans for the winter 2025–2026 season, with a significant shift away from previously scheduled...
July 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AIDA cancels Middle East 2025-2026 season, redeploys AIDAprima to Europe
AIDA Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of its 2025–2026 Middle East season due to escalating security concerns, marking the first absence...
July 12, 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
150-night World Cruise 2028 scheduled for Crystal Symphony ship
Crystal Cruises has announced its most extensive World Cruise to date. Titled "Treasures of the Tides", the voyage is scheduled for Crystal Symphony...
May 13, 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