Cruise news (Sir Bani Yas Island UAE-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Details revealed about the MSC World Europa cruise ship
MSC Cruises on Thursday, May 19, unveiled details about the line's first World-class ship. MSC World Europa, a 6762-passenger newbuild, has 22...
May 21, 2022 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises’ newest ship MSC World Europa to be based in The UAE next winter
In the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during winter 2022-2023 will be homeported the largest passenger ship in the Middle East - MSC World Europa...
February 19, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Qatar launches luxury yacht cruises on Emerald Azzurra
Qatar Tourism is launching super-yacht luxury cruises in partnership with Emerald Cruises. They will set sail from Qatar's capital Doha starting...
February 7, 2022 - Cruise Industry
MSC extending cruise seasons of MSC Bellissima and MSC Virtuosa
MSC Cruises announced that the Arabian Gulf current season would be extended with the MSC Bellissima ship offering additional 7-night roundtrips...
February 1, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Sophia Loren christens MSC Cruises' new flagship MSC Virtuosa in Dubai
MSC Cruises on Saturday, November 27, celebrated the christening in Dubai (Port Rashid-Dubai Harbour, UAE) of its new flagship, MSC Virtuosa, just...
November 29, 2021 - Cruise Industry
VIDEO: Bookings open for MSC’s largest cruise ship MSC World Europa
The first in a new class of ships, the MSC World Class, the next-generation MSC Cruises' ship MSC Europa introduces to the market a new platform that...
June 1, 2021 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises announces new Red Sea itinerary aboard MSC Magnifica
MSC Cruises announced details of the line’s new itinerary in the Red Sea for the Winter 2021-2022 season. The first-time cruises visiting...
May 2, 2021 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises winter 2021-2022 program
MSC Cruises reconfirmed its winter cruise programme for 2021-2022 with an array of itineraries in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the Gulf...
December 14, 2020 - Accidents
Abu Dhabi Port Closed for Cruise Ships
Port Abu Dhabi (UAE) was closed for cruise ships. The blockage applies to both the port and the offshore island of Sir Bani Yas. The affected liners...
March 11, 2020 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises Signs Long-Term Agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports
MSC Cruises signed a long-term agreement with Abu Dhabi Ports concerning preferential berthing rights at both Port Zayed and Sir Bani Yas Island...
February 13, 2020 - Cruise Industry
The Largest Cruise Ship to Be Based in the UAE Docks in Abu Dhabi
MSC Bellissima docked at Port Abu Dhabi’s cruise terminal (Mina Zayed) on Sunday, December 8. The 170,000-ton passenger liner is spending...
December 10, 2019 - Cruise Industry
Ferries Serving Dalma Island, Abu Dhabi Depart from New Port
Ferries serving Dalma Island (Abu Dhabi) depart from a new homeport from Tuesday, August 20, in anticipation of increasing tourist numbers. ...
August 19, 2019