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Cruise Line Won’t Risk Arabian Gulf Return as Strait of Hormuz Situation Remains Unstable

Key Aspects: Celestyal Cruises has announced the cancellation of all Arabian Gulf deployments for the 2026/2027 winter season. The decision was made following recent developments in the US/Iran conflict. The cruise line will expand its Mediterranean offerings in response. Amidst the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States and the continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz, Greek cruise line Celestyal Cruises has made the decision to cancel all Arabian Gulf deployments for its 2026 winter season. These cruises, based out of Abu Dhabi, Dubai, and Jeddah, include 51...