MSC Cruises has cancelled the 2026/27 season planned for the Middle East with the MSC World Europa in order to expand its presence in the Caribbean. The MSC Seaview will be redeployed to South America, while the MSC World Europa will undertake voyages from the French Antilles to various Caribbean destinations. Guests on cancelled voyages will be informed and can rebook or request a refund.
AIDA Cruises has released its 2028 summer programme, featuring over 450 cruises in Northern Europe, the Baltic Sea, and the Mediterranean. The offer includes trips to the North Cape, Greek islands, and early bird discounts of up to €375 per person. Bookings are now open.
Six cruise ships are stuck in the Arabian Gulf as the Strait of Hormuz is blocked. The ships, including MSC Euribia and Mein Schiff 5, are waiting for scheduled routes.
AIDA is extensively modernising its ships by 2028 with new culinary offerings and technical upgrades. The shipyard times have been set to increase comfort and sustainability.
TUI Cruises has cancelled further departures on two of its ships due to the current conflicts in the Middle East. In a statement released on Tuesday, it was emphasised that all cruises on Mein Schiff 4 are now cancelled until 23 March 2026. Cancellations of all planned voyages until 29 March 2026 also apply to Mein Schiff 5. This is based on a travel and security warning from the German Federal Foreign Office. Affected passengers have been informed directly about the cancellations. TUI has…
TUI Cruises has successfully completed the sea trials of Mein Schiff Flow in the Mediterranean. The ship impresses with its technical performance and manoeuvrable safety features. The christening will take place on 20 June 2026.
AIDA Cruises will not offer any cruises in the Middle East in winter 2026/27, as the situation in the region remains uncertain and cannot be reliably predicted for the foreseeable future, the company announced in a press release. Consequently, the planned repositioning cruises of AIDAprima around Africa have also been cancelled. The company plans to inform all guests of AIDAprima who have already booked and are affected by the adjustment of the travel plan for winter 2026/27, as well as partner travel agencies, immediately about the change. The…