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- MSC Cruises doubles down on shorter Dubai itineraries in Arabian GulfAs demand for cruising in the Arabian Gulf continues to rise, MSC Cruises is increasingly leaning into short itineraries as a format that suits the region’s unique travel preferences. Speaking with Cruise […] Read more »
- From stopover to stronghold: The Arabian Gulf emerges as a cruise powerhouseCruise tourism in the Middle East is undergoing a quiet transformation. Once treated as a seasonal stopover for repositioning voyages, the Arabian Gulf is now steadily becoming a destination in its own […] Read more »
- Disney Abu Dhabi announcement further elevates UAE position as global cruise destinationThe Walt Disney Company has announced a major international expansion with the development of a Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Miral, the developer behind Yas Island Abu […] Read more »
- Short cruise itineraries are opening up the Middle East as a cruise source marketShort cruises are becoming the region’s most effective tool for attracting new-to-cruise customers. With weekend itineraries tailored to GCC travellers’ lifestyles, operators are building a new source market in the Middle East. […] Read more »
- Explora Journeys’ decision to deploy to Arabian Gulf for first time driven by demandMSC Cruises is set to elevate the luxury cruise offering in the Middle East with the deployment of its high-end brand, Explora Journeys, to the Gulf and Red Sea for the 2026/27 […] Read more »
- Cruise lines: African repositioning via Cape Town not a viable alternative to Suez CanalAs instability persists in the Red Sea, cruise lines are absorbing losses by avoiding the Suez Canal and sailing without passengers via South Africa—raising questions about the long-term viability of rerouting and […] Read more »
- MSC World Europa Dubai deployment driven by surging demand and strong source marketMSC Cruises will redeploy its flagship MSC World Europa, its largest ship and the class leader of the World Class vessels, to the Arabian Gulf for the 2026/27 winter season after Dubai delivered the […] Read more »
- Regent launches Sale Into Summer offer with cruises from Cape Town and DohaRegent Seven Seas Cruises has launched its Sale Into Summer offer, with up to 50% savings applicable across 85 sailings, including two from Cape Town, South Africa and two from Doha, Qatar. […] Read more »
- Ras Al Khaimah emerging as promising cruise destination says expert Jasem ZaitonCelestyal Cruises’ three-year commitment to Ras Al Khaimah is positioning the northernmost emirate as a rising star in the Arabian Gulf’s cruise tourism sector, according to Jasem Zaiton, a regional cruise expert […] Read more »
- Virgin Voyages to introduce Spanish restaurant Rojo by Razzle Dazzle aboard Brilliant LadyVirgin Voyages has announced the introduction of Rojo by Razzle Dazzle, a new Spanish-inspired dining concept set to debut aboard Brilliant Lady, the latest vessel in its fleet. The launch follows the […] Read more »
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