Itinerary changes

has cancelled the first European sailing of after delays in the vessel’s repositioning from the Arabian Gulf prevented it from reaching Northern Europe in time.

On 3 April 2026, Celestyal Cruises announced the cancellation of all scheduled April 2026 sailings and further delays to the repositioning of its fleet from the Arabian Gulf to Europe.

Six cruise vessels remain berthed across ports in the Arabian Gulf following the suspension of regional cruise operations in late February 2026.

Celestyal Cruises has extended cancellations to its early Mediterranean program after both of its vessels remained delayed in the Persian Gulf due to ongoing regional geopolitical instability.

AIDA Cruises confirmed the cancellation of all voyages in its Orient programme for the winter 2026–2027 season that were scheduled to operate in the Middle East.

Celestyal Cruises confirmed it cancelled two scheduled Iconic Arabia sailings later in March 2026 as it prepared to reposition vessels operating in the Arabian Gulf back to the Mediterranean.

Aroya Cruises confirmed it would end its inaugural winter season in the Arabian Gulf early, cancelling the remaining voyages that had been scheduled through 8 May.

On 3 March 2026, MSC Cruises announced the cancellation of the final three sailings of its 2026–2027 Arabian Gulf winter program due to ongoing regional conflict affecting maritime operations in the Persian Gulf.