MSC Cruises and Celestyal have axed sailings onboard MSC Euribia, Celestyal Journey and Celestyal Discovery in the coming days after discussions with national embassies and foreign offices to understand any repatriation plans being developed.
Cruise lines suspend Middle East departures amid discussions over guest safety as conflict escalates
Cruise
Harry Kemble
2 March 2026
Several cruise lines have suspended or cancelled cruises in the Middle East following US and Israeli strikes on Iran at the weekend, and a subsequent Iranian counter-offensive, stressing the importance of guests' "safety and wellbeing".
Credit: Celestyal
Celestyal has two ships currently based in the Middle East – Celestyal Journey (pictured) and Celestyal Discovery (Credit: Celestyal)
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