Reporting on cruise itineraries and deployment activity across the Arabian Gulf, Red Sea, and surrounding regional waters, with insight into homeport growth and regional cruise infrastructure.
MSC Cruises has revised its Winter 2027/2028 deployment, sending MSC World Asia to the South Caribbean while MSC World Europa remains in the Western Mediterranean instead of operating its previously scheduled Middle East sailings.
AROYA has docked in Taranto ahead of the 2026 Mediterranean Games, joining Romantika in the floating Mediterranean Village and providing accommodation and onboard services for athletes and delegations participating in the event this summer.
AmaWaterways has revealed AmaNubia ahead of its November 2026 Nile debut and updated AmaDahlia, with optional land extensions to Alexandria, Dubai and Jordan available alongside its Secrets of Egypt & the Nile programme for guests.
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled Norwegian Sky’s final scheduled voyage from Athens to Muscat, citing ongoing regional uncertainty. Affected guests will receive refunds, additional future cruise credit and support for eligible independent air travel fees.
Fourteen Saudi university students have joined the third AROYA Cruises Ambassador Program cohort for two months of onboard training in cruise hotel operations and management during the cruise line’s current Mediterranean season with Cruise Saudi.
AROYA Cruises has renewed its sponsorship agreement with Al Nassr FC for the 2026-27 season, retaining its logo on the club’s official jersey sleeve while planning new fan experiences, campaigns and digital content.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported second-quarter revenue of $2.6 billion and profitability above guidance, while revising its 2026 outlook amid demand pressures and continuing measures intended to support its early-stage turnaround and improve commercial performance.
Royal Caribbean Group raised its full-year earnings guidance after second-quarter results exceeded expectations, while reporting a modest, near-term impact on bookings for select itineraries, primarily due to prolonged geopolitical activity during the reporting period.
Cruise Saudi is marking five years since its establishment, highlighting progress across cruise gateways, destination experiences and operations, alongside the development of AROYA Cruises and AMAN-at-Sea and plans for continued Red Sea and Arabian Gulf expansion.
AROYA Cruises has launched a redesigned bilingual website connecting voyage planning, booking, online check-in and guest services, with integrated access across desktop, tablet, mobile, kiosks and digital signage for guests worldwide in English and Arabic.
