Five Cruise Ships Successfully Exit Arabian Gulf, Marking Strong Progress for Regional Operations
Five major cruise ships have safely exited the Arabian Gulf, marking strong progress for regional operations and upcoming summer deployments.
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MSC Group Reveals Plans for Sandy Cay, a New Private Island Retreat
MSC Group has introduced Sandy Cay, a new private island retreat beside Ocean Cay in The Bahamas. Opening in 2028, it will offer MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys guests an intimate and serene island experience.
MSC Cruises Starts Final Countdown to Inaugural Alaska Deployment
MSC Cruises is counting down to its inaugural Alaska season as MSC Poesia completes her enhancement programme and prepares to arrive in Seattle. The deployment marks a major expansion of the line’s North American presence.
Gulf Cruise Sailings Paused: MSC, TUI, Celestyal and AROYA Monitor Regional Situation
Six major cruise ships from MSC Cruises, TUI Cruises, Celestyal Cruises and AROYA Cruises remain berthed across Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha as operators monitor regional tensions in the Arabian Gulf. MSC Euribia, Mein Schiff 4, Mein Schiff 5, Celestyal Journey, Celestyal Discovery and Aroya Manara continue to operate full onboard services while cruise lines work with Gulf port authorities to review itineraries and support guest repatriation.
MSC Cruises Unveils Year-Round Southern Caribbean Sailings from La Romana
In a major Caribbean expansion, MSC Cruises has confirmed it will base a ship in La Romana, Dominican Republic, year-round starting in November 2026. The new programme, featuring MSC Opera, will bring 120,000 additional visitors to the region annually.
MSC Cruises Refreshes Eastern Mediterranean Programme for Summer 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.
MSC Cruises Expands Arabian Gulf Deployment with Three Additional Ships for 2025-26 Season
DUBAI, UAE — MSC Cruises has confirmed the deployment of three additional vessels to the Arabian Gulf for the 2025-26
MSC Euribia Launches Bookings for Arabian Gulf Sailings from Dubai
MSC Euribia opens bookings for Arabian Gulf cruises from Dubai, highlighting the city’s evolving status as a cruise hub.
MSC Cruises Cements Future with Massive €3.5 Billion Order for Two New World Class Ships
MSC Cruises has marked a significant dual milestone in its fleet expansion strategy with the float-out of MSC World Asia and the coin ceremony for MSC World Atlantic at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
MSC Cruises Orders Two Additional World-Class Ships, Eyes Middle East Growth
MSC Cruises has expanded its future fleet, signing an agreement with Chantiers de l’Atlantique for two more World-Class cruise vessels.