The News section of The Cruise News Middle East delivers fast, verified reporting on global cruise developments with direct relevance to the GCC and wider MENA region. From fleet expansions to deployment shifts and commercial updates, we focus on what matters for travel professionals and informed cruisers.
Ponant has revealed a 2027 Baltic and North Sea cruise featuring a curated jazz programme, international artists and cultural partnerships, sailing aboard Le Commandant Charcot across Northern Europe destinations.
Oceania Cruises has announced a full reinspiration of Oceania Marina™, due in dry dock in October 2026, with redesigned staterooms, refreshed dining venues and upgraded public spaces under the OceaniaNEXT™ programme.
Cunard has announced its 2026 Transatlantic Crossings entertainment programme for Queen Mary 2, featuring Olivier Awards programming, new theatre productions, orchestral concerts, literary events and special celebrations for the ship’s 450th crossing.
Royal Caribbean Group has partnered with Bank of America to launch Royal ONE™ and Royal ONE™ Plus, a new tri-branded credit card range across Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea.
Oceania Cruises has unveiled a three-year floating pastry academy with The Butter Book, aimed at more than 200 chefs and designed to strengthen onboard pastry training, standards and career progression.
Norwegian Cruise Line christens Norwegian Luna in Miami ahead of Caribbean, Bahamas and Bermuda sailings through 2027.
Royal Caribbean has unveiled Hero of the Seas, its fourth Icon Class ship, arriving in Miami in August 2027 with more pools, dining venues, family slides and multigenerational accommodation.
Seabourn has unveiled its 2027–2029 ocean voyages, featuring global itineraries with longer stays and destination immersion, as the ultra-luxury cruise line marks its 40th anniversary milestone with early programme release.
Princess Cruises has announced its 2027–28 South America season aboard Majestic Princess, featuring 19 destinations, 15 UNESCO sites and Antarctica sailings, offering extended itinerary opportunities for global travellers and Middle East trade partners.
Carnival Corporation has launched a multi-year partnership with Conservation International to restore Caribbean mangrove ecosystems, supporting coastal protection, biodiversity and local livelihoods through conservation, community engagement and sustainable business initiatives.
