The Destinations section explores cruise destinations, ports and itineraries relevant to Middle East travellers and trade professionals, including GCC homeports, Mediterranean routes, Red Sea developments, and emerging global cruise regions. We provide practical insights for travel advisors and cruise planners operating across the region.
AROYA Cruises has begun its first Greek Islands voyage of 2026, with Aroya sailing roundtrip from Istanbul on a seven-night itinerary calling at Bodrum, Rhodes, Mykonos and Piraeus before returning to Turkey.
Windstar Cruises has opened its 2028/2029 Asia season aboard Star Seeker, offering 25 departures across Japan and Southeast Asia, alongside extended Star Collector voyages and land-based Cruise Tours in four regional destinations.
Azamara Cruises has launched The Next Big Thing Is Small, a global campaign highlighting small-ship access, longer port stays, destination immersion and personal travel experiences across television, digital, social, print and travel trade channels.
Oceania Cruises has opened bookings for its 2028 and 2029 Collection of Voyages, featuring more than 230 itineraries, over 60 overnight stays, inaugural Oceania Aurelia World Cruises and expanded regional programmes.
Holland America Line will position Oosterdam off Spain for the August 2026 solar eclipse, with a 13-day Mediterranean voyage featuring astronomy-led programming, eclipse viewing events and an overnight stay in Barcelona.
Star Clippers has highlighted selected Caribbean, Costa Rica, Panama and Mediterranean sailings for World Ocean Month, linking its tall-ship cruising model with ocean awareness, marine environments and support for healthier seas.
Disney Cruise Line’s 2026 Alaska season is underway from Vancouver, with Disney Magic and Disney Wonder sailing itineraries to Ketchikan, Juneau, Skagway and Icy Strait Point, plus scenic glacier-viewing experiences.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced its 2027 Spotlight Collection, featuring seven themed European sailings focused on wellness, wine, gastronomy and genealogy aboard Seven Seas Grandeur, Seven Seas Splendor, Seven Seas Voyager and Seven Seas Prestige.
Oceania Cruises has unveiled two 180-day Around the World voyages for 2028 and 2029 aboard Oceania Aurelia, alongside Grand Voyages and inaugural European sailings.
HX Expeditions has published its 2025 ESG Report, introducing an ESRS-informed sustainability roadmap to 2030, with updated targets across emissions, science, nature, community partnerships and destination-level impact reporting.
