Cruise news (Dubai UAE-tagged)
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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 - Cruise Industry
Emirates Airlines and TUI Cruises extend partnership to bolster Dubai’s cruise sector
Emirates Airlines and TUI Cruises have renewed their strategic collaboration, reinforcing Dubai’s infrastructure as a pivotal node in global...
March 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 Journey ship resumes service following €6.5M refurbishment
Celestyal Journey ship restarted revenue operations following a EUR 6.5 million drydock refurbishment, with upgrades aimed at enhancing both...
February 18, 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
Costa Smeralda completes LNG bunkering in Dubai
Costa Cruises' 2019-built ship Costa Smeralda successfully completed her liquefied natural gas (LNG) bunkering at Dubai Port. The fueling operation...
January 8, 2025