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.
MSC Cruises will deploy MSC Euribia on seven-night Canary Islands and Madeira cruises for winter 2027-28, with four embarkation ports, while MSC Fantasia takes over the ship’s current Western Mediterranean programme.
HX Expeditions has unveiled its 2028/29 season with 57 voyages across 14 destinations, including 26 new itineraries spanning Antarctica, Alaska, Greenland, Scandinavia and Arctic Canada, alongside nine new Ocean Crossing voyages linking expedition regions.
Cordelia Sky will begin sailing from Mumbai on 23 October 2026, offering Goa, Lakshadweep and Southeast Asia itineraries alongside 10 dining venues, a 930-seat theatre, pools, wellness facilities and dedicated children’s and teenagers’ spaces.
Oceania Cruises has announced a 12-night entirely gluten-free voyage aboard Oceania Vista, departing Southampton on 31 May 2028 and visiting England, Ireland and Scotland with gluten-free menus across every onboard dining venue.
Princess Cruises has opened a contest for Captain’s Circle Elite members, with four winners receiving trips to Pasadena and the opportunity to ride aboard the cruise line’s floral float in the 2027 Rose Parade®.
AROYA Cruises will operate a special five-night cruise from Jeddah on 22 September to celebrate Saudi National Day, calling at Sharm El-Sheikh and Aqaba with onboard artistic and musical performances.
Seabourn has announced a 30-day Amazon voyage aboard Seabourn Quest for 2028, sailing roundtrip from Miami across 15 destinations in seven countries, with Amazon River cruising and an overnight stay in Manaus, Brazil, during December.
AROYA Cruises will add 25 winter sailings from Galataport İstanbul between October 2026 and April 2027, extending cruise activity through winter and helping the port target 150,000 passengers as year-round operations expand further in Istanbul.
Silversea has concluded its 2026 Alaska season after 30 voyages aboard Silver Moon and Silver Whisper, calling at 14 destinations between Vancouver and Seward, with glacier cruising, shore excursions and wildlife encounters across the region.
Saudi Red Sea Authority has launched its Deeper Than It Seems campaign, explaining the regulatory framework governing cruises, marinas, yachts and other coastal tourism activities along the Kingdom’s Red Sea coast, supporting safety and sustainability.
