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Explora Journeys cancels next year’s Middle East cruises

EuroNews · · 560 words · By Indrabati Lahiri
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“A number of cruise ships have been stranded in the Middle East for the last few weeks due to the ongoing conflict.”
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Wikipedia entries mention a 2026 US military buildup in the Middle East and general cruise ship definitions, but none directly confirm cruise ships being stranded due to conflict. No corroborating sources found.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Beginning in late January 2026, the United States carried out its largest military buildup in the Middle East since the 2003 invasion of Iraq, deploying air, naval, and missile defense assets amid esc…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Cruise ships are large passenger ships used mainly for vacationing. Unlike ocean liners, which are used for transport, cruise ships typically embark on round-trip voyages to various ports of call, whe…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Thomas Cruise Mapother IV (born July 3, 1962) is an American actor and film producer. Regarded as a Hollywood icon, he has received various accolades, including an Honorary Palme d'Or, an Academy Hon…
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“Explore Journeys has announced that it will be cancelling its Middle Eastern cruises for the winter 2026-2027 season due to the ongoing conflict in the region.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Great British Railway Journeys is a 2010–present BBC documentary series presented by Michael Portillo, a former Conservative MP and Cabinet Minister who was instrumental in saving the Settle to Carlis…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Jews Indigenous to the Middle East and North Africa (JIMENA) is a non-profit organization headquartered in San Francisco, California, that is dedicated to the preservation of Mizrahi and Sephardi cult…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The women listed below are or were explorers or world travelers. They include naturalists, sailors, mountain climbers, dog sledders, swimmers, pilots, and underwater explorers. Astronauts are not incl…
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“The Explora II, which was previously scheduled to sail in the Gulf, will now be sailing only in the Mediterranean this winter from November 2026 to March 2027.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This page lists significant events in 2025 in archaeology.
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Digitalis purpurea, the foxglove or common foxglove, is a toxic species of flowering plant in the plantain family Plantaginaceae, native to and widespread throughout most of temperate Europe. It has a…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Frankfurt am Main, usually shortened to Frankfurt, is the most populous city in the German state of Hesse. Its 778,589 inhabitants as of 2025 make it the fifth-most populous city in Germany. Located i…
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“The previous Middle Eastern Explora II itinerary would have included countries like Bahrain, the UAE, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Egypt.”
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“Instead, the cruise line will offer a Western Mediterranean and North African programme, which will include new destinations highlighting the key coastal and cultural spots of each region.”
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“These will include destinations like Casablanca, Funchal and Ibiza, in addition to its existing destinations like Santorini and Capri.”
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“Travellers will also be able to enjoy experiences like New Year’s Eve fireworks in Cannes and other festive moments at sea.”
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“More details about these new itineraries are expected to be announced at the end of March.”
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“It is already offering a 10% discount until 30 April for passengers who have been affected and want to rebook on a new itinerary.”
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“The Explora I and Explora V ships are still set to sail the Arabian Peninsula and the Red Sea in the winter of 2027-2028.”
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“The Explora V is expected to launch in December 2027 and will start with specialised Mediterranean itineraries, before expanding to the Middle East.”
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“The ship will also use fuel cell technology.”
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“Explora Journeys became the latest cruise line to announce a change in plans due to the Middle East war.”
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“Celestyal Cruises has also been forced to cancel another four European cruises, due to its vessels still being stuck in Dubai and Doha and unable to reposition voyages back to Europe.”
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“includes the three-night and the four-night Greek island itineraries on the Celestyal Discovery, originally due to depart on 3 April and 6 April respectively.”
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“Ports such as Heraklion, Kusadasi, Mykonos, Patmos, Rhodes and Santorini.”
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“A seven-night Celestyal Journey cruise taking in Greece, Montenegro, Croatia and Italy has also been cancelled, along with another 14-night Mediterranean itinerary, both originally due to depart on 4 April.”
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“Ports were supposed to include Dubrovnik, Kotor,Ҭ Corfu, Bari, Katakolon and Argostoli.”
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“This is in addition to the four cruises Celestyal already scrapped in March.”
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“Ships operated by Aroya Cruises, TUI Cruises and MSC Cruises remain stuck in ports across the Middle East.”
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