Cruise guests stuck on ships in the Arabian Gulf could be advised of their disembarkation plans within the next 24 to 48 hours as lines continue to work out how best to repatriate passengers while the geopolitical situation in the Middle East continues to evolve.
Celestyal Journey's passengers are stranded in Doha, Qatar (Credit: iStock/Oleksandr Petroshchuk)
Celestyal said guests onboard Celestyal Journey in Doha and Celestyal Discovery in Dubai, who have been unable to disembark since Monday (2 March), will receive further information shortly. MSC Cruises' ship, MSC Euribia, is another stuck in Dubai.
In a statement, Celestyal said the delays owed to "operational constraints" and confirmed port arrangements while it works with local and international authorities and partners to manage guest departures.
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