Cruise news (Jeddah Saudi Arabia-tagged)
- 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
Aroya Cruises (Saudi Arabia) resumes Red Sea operations from Jeddah in May
Aroya Cruises is set to resume its Red Sea programme in May, restoring operations from Jeddah and reinforcing the port’s role within Saudi...
April 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Saudi and Heritage Commission sign deal to embed Saudi culture into itineraries
The state-backed operator Cruise Saudi has formalised a collaboration with the Heritage Commission of Saudi Arabia to weave the Kingdom’s...
December 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Nicko Cruises introduces Jeddah land program amid Red Sea rerouting
Nicko Cruises (fleet) is preparing to enter the Saudi Arabian market with a 4-night land program in Jeddah, incorporated into the revised 2025&ndash...
November 15, 2025 - Accidents
Nicko Cruises changes Vasco da Gama world itinerary amid Red Sea security concerns
The Mystic Holding-owned Nicko Cruises/fleet has announced a modification to the itinerary of its forthcoming 2025–2026 world cruise aboard...
November 11, 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
AROYA Cruises completes first Mediterranean season
AROYA Cruises, launched in late 2024 as Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line, is concluding its inaugural Mediterranean season while...
September 18, 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
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
Emerald Rayia superyacht with Mediterranean (2027) and Seychelles and Red Sea deployments (2027...
Emerald Cruises has revealed the deployment plans for its forthcoming luxury yacht Emerald Rayia, set to commence operations in 2027-Q1. The vessel...
July 18, 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
AROYA Cruises' ship visits Sharm El Sheikh (Egypt)
AROYA Cruises' ship AROYA Manara made a visit to Sharm El Sheikh Port (Egypt) on December 31st, 2024. This event represents a significant development...
January 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises’ flagship sets sail after major refurbishment by MJM Marine
MJM Marine has announced the completion of a groundbreaking project for Aroya Cruises, marked by the official launch of the vessel from its homeport...
December 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Cruise Saudi launches Saba Beach: a new Red Sea private island resort
Cruise Saudi (a fully owned asset of Saudi Arabia's PIF/Public Investment Fund) tasked with establishing the country as a key cruise travel...
December 23, 2024