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.
MIAMI – 11 March 2026 — Royal Caribbean will debut America’s Got Talent LIVE on Legend of the Seas in August 2026, marking the first-ever staging of the global entertainment franchise at sea.
MIAMI – 11 March 2026 — Oceania Cruises has unveiled ‘The Joy of Traveling Well’, a new global brand campaign that redefines modern luxury through intentional, enriching travel experiences.
Celebrity Cruises launches bookings for 50+ all-inclusive 7–16 night Galapagos expeditions on Celebrity Flora in 2028. Snorkelling, kayaking, UNESCO wildlife encounters.
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.
Luxury river expedition operator Aqua Expeditions has announced fresh Aqua Mekong sailings exploring Cambodia’s Upper Mekong and Tonl Sap regions, an exclusive Explorers Club trip led by geothermal expert Andrés Ruzo, and targeted promotions for 2026-2028 voyages.
The U.S. Virgin Islands dominates the 2026 Caribbean Travel Awards, winning Cruise Destination of the Year and New Hotel of the Year. Discover the territory’s latest port developments and luxury offerings.
Holland America Line has launched a new shore excursion in partnership with the Alaska Wildlife Conservation Center for its 2026 Alaska season.
Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its 2027/28 West Coast deployments with new Pacific and Mexican Riviera itineraries from Long Beach and San Francisco, offering varied cruise options.
The 6,000-passenger Disney Adventure has docked in Port Canaveral, marking a major milestone as she completes her transatlantic crossing en route to her new homeport in Singapore.
In a significant move to bolster the United Arab Emirates’ standing as a premier global yachting destination, authorities have introduced a new regulatory framework that simplifies the movement of foreign-flagged yachts between Abu Dhabi and Dubai.
