Cruise news (Muscat Oman-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Celestyal Journey ship homeported in Dubai, launching Desert Days itinerary program
Greek-owned cruise line Celestyal marked its inaugural voyage to Dubai with the arrival of its newest vessel, Celestyal Journey. The ship entered...
December 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Costa Smeralda ship offers longer Mediterranean-to-Dubai itineraries in 2024-2025
In November 2024 and March 2025, the Costa Smeralda ship has scheduled two relocation itineraries visiting popular destinations in the Mediterranean...
November 13, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Resorts World One ship launches inaugural cruises from Dubai UAE with new Arabian Gulf itineraries
On Friday, November 1st, Resorts World One commenced her maiden voyage from homeport Dubai UAE, marking a first for Resorts World Cruises/RWC in...
November 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Oman unveils no-cost 10-day visa for cruise ship tourists
Oman has introduced a new regulation offering a free 10-day visit visa for passengers and crew aboard cruise ships docking in the country, aiming to...
September 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Dubai UAE welcomes Resorts World One cruise ship for winter 2024-2025 homeporting season
Officials from the Arabian Gulf welcomed Resorts World Cruises' upcoming deployment in the region during a media event in Dubai UAE. As previously...
September 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Resorts World One ship starts Arabian Gulf cruises from Dubai UAE
A prominent Asian cruise brand is expanding its presence in the UAE and the Arabian Gulf. Resorts World Cruises, headquartered in Singapore, has...
August 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal cancels Mediterranean cruises 2025-2026, repositions Discovery ship to Abu Dhabi UAE
Celestyal Cruises announced the cancellation of 6 scheduled "Three Continents" voyages on Celestyal Discovery ship. Instead, Discovery will be...
June 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Resorts World Cruises expands to Arabian Gulf homeporting in Dubai UAE
Resorts World Cruises has announced its strategic expansion into the Arabian Gulf and Gulf of Oman, with the deployment of Resorts World One ship for...
May 15, 2024 - Accidents
Silversea's Silver Moon alters route amid Red Sea security concerns
Due to security concerns raised by Yemen's Houthi rebels, Silversea's vessel Silver Moon adjusted its cruise schedule from January 6 to 16, 2024...
January 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Hambantota Port (Sri Lanka) celebrates surge in cruise tourism with 5 ships/6000+ tourists
Sri Lanka's Hambantota International Port (HIP) experienced a surge in maritime activity, hosting 6000+ tourists to in November and December 2023...
December 31, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises launches 19 voyages for Christmas and New Year 2023-2024
The Carnival Corporation-owned Costa Cruises announced that it will offer 19 cruises for Christmas & New Year 2023-24 on 10 ships, with various...
December 18, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC to deploy 3 ships on 2023-2024 Middle East cruises
In the upcoming winter 2023-2024 season, MSC Cruises is set to make significant additions to its Middle East itineraries. To support this expansion...
September 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises deploys 3 ships in the Middle East (winter 2023-2024)
MSC Cruises is making significant strides in strengthening its presence in the Middle East for the upcoming winter season of 2023-2024. One of the...
September 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Costa Cruises unveils winter 2024-2025 itineraries
Costa Cruises has unveiled the itineraries for winter 2024-2025, offering a range of vacation options in the Mediterranean, the Caribbean, and the...
June 1, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Windstar releases cruise schedule through summer 2025
The Xanterra Parks & Resorts-owned ultra-premium cruise line Windstar announced its deployment through the summer of 2025, with key...
May 15, 2023