The Cruise Lines section covers information on major global cruise lines, strategic updates, fleet movements, commercial developments, and regional deployments from cruise operators active in the Middle East market.
Emerald Cruises has christened Emerald Kaia at San Basilio in Venice, welcoming its third luxury yacht with long-serving Scenic Group employees Kim Scoular and Ray Gilbert appointed as the vessel’s joint godparents.
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.
Royal Caribbean has selected six emerging artists from the Caribbean, Mexico and Central America to create destination-inspired artwork for Legend of the Seas, the newest Icon Class ship debuting in Europe in July 2026.
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.
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled The Next Course, introducing new restaurants and bars aboard Carnival Festivale and Carnival Tropicale, alongside refreshed menus, pop-up outlets, mobile ordering and faster dining options across its fleet.
Royal Caribbean has officially welcomed Legend of the Seas, the third Icon Class ship, following delivery from Meyer Turku ahead of its July 2026 European debut and later Caribbean deployment from Fort Lauderdale.
