MSC Cruises cancelled two of its upcoming cruises in the Middle East onboard the MSC Euribia due to the current situation in the Arabian Gulf.
According to statements sent to booked guests the sailings that were scheduled to depart from Dubai on February 28 and March 7, 2026 will no longer go ahead.
“Due to the current situation and the closure of the airspace across the Middle East region, your cruise onboard the MSC Euribia has been cancelled,” MSC stated.
“We truly understand how disappointing this news may be, as we know you have been looking forward to your journey,” the company added, noting it offers its “sincerest apologies.”
“Your safety and satisfaction remain our top priorities, and we are here to support you during this time,” MSC said.
According to the statement, guests will automatically receive a full refund for all the fares paid for the cancelled cruises.
The MSC Euribia was scheduled to offer seven-night cruises to destinations in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar.
With multiple departure ports, the itineraries featured visits to Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas, Doha, Khalifa Bin Salman and Dubai.
In a separate statement sent to guests currently onboard the vessel, MSC said that the Euribia is set to remain docked in Dubai for the time being.
“In alignment with the national authorities, it has been decided to remain in the port of Dubai until further notice,” the company stated.
MSC noted that the port of Doha, which was the ship’s next destination, was closed for all vessels due to the conflict in the region.
“Even though guests are allowed to go ashore, we strongly recommend remaining within the cruise terminal area,” the company continued.
MSC said that, in order to ensure communication, Wi-Fi is available onboard for all passengers free of charge.
The company also noted that guests who have prebooked shore excursions will receive full refunds to their onboard accounts.
“We are very sorry for this inconvenience, which is beyond our control. In everything we do, the safety of our guests and crew remains our highest priority,” MSC added.
