Coverage of cruise deployments, homeporting strategies, itinerary changes, and seasonal trends across the Mediterranean and Adriatic region, including implications for Middle East outbound cruise demand.
Aroya has begun an eight-night repositioning voyage from Jeddah to Istanbul, including calls in Egypt and Turkey, ahead of AROYA Cruises’ 2026 Eastern Mediterranean season from Galataport Cruise Terminal.
Princess Cruises has opened sales for its 2028 Europe season, with 291 departures across 150 itineraries, six ships, maiden Ireland calls and a 53-day Pole-to-Pole Odyssey linking Antarctica and the Arctic for guests from 2028.
Crystal has revealed summer and autumn 2028 itineraries for Crystal Grace, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, with bookings opening on 28 April 2026.
MSC Cruises has unveiled strategic enhancements to its summer 2026 deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean, introducing new calls at Marmaris, Turkey, and the Greek island of Syros aboard MSC Lirica and MSC Divina.
Saudi Arabia’s AROYA Cruises has completed its first full Mediterranean season, culminating in a high-profile return transit through the Suez Canal en route to relaunch Red Sea operations. The ship, originally built for Dream Cruises and acquired by AROYA in 2023, has undergone extensive refurbishment to offer a distinctly Arabian onboard experience with upgraded interiors and expanded amenities.
AMA Waterways, a leader in river cruising, announced a significant expansion of its 2026 European river cruise portfolio, with new
