Norwegian Cruise Line cancelled the farewell cruise of the Norwegian Sky, which was scheduled to depart from Greece on September 9, 2026.
According to a statement sent to booked guests, the decision is related to security concerns in the Middle East region.
The 19-night voyage was scheduled to transit the Suez Canal and the Red Sea before arriving in Muscat, Oman.
“After careful review, and with the safety and security of our guests and crew as our guiding priority, we have made the difficult decision to cancel this sailing,” the company added.
“Given the ongoing uncertainty in the region, we no longer have the level of confidence needed to deliver the experience you expect and deserve.”
Norwegian stated that the decision to cancel the cruise, though difficult, was guided by the safety and well-being of its guests and crew.
After departing from the port of Piraeus in Athens, the Norwegian Sky was scheduled to sail to Greece, Egypt, Jordan and Saudi Arabia before arriving in Oman.
The itinerary included visits to Rhodes, Alexandria, Port Sokhna, Safaga, Sharm El Sheikh, Jeddah and Aqaba, as well as transits of the Suez Canal and the Red Sea.
Acquired by Cordelia Cruises in 2025, the Norwegian Sky is scheduled to be delivered to the India-based cruise line this October.
“We know this is not the news anyone was hoping to receive. Throughout this process, many of you have shown remarkable patience, flexibility, and understanding, and we are truly sorry that this voyage can no longer move forward as planned,” Norwegian added.
The company said that guests will receive a full monetary refund of the cruise fare paid to the original form of payment used at the time of booking.
Norwegian will also offer passengers a Future Cruise Credit (FCC) valued at 50 percent of the current voyage fare, which will be added to a 15 percent FCC issued earlier due to itinerary changes.
The company said that the new credit may be used toward any published Norwegian Cruise Line sailing through December 31, 2027.
Guests who purchased airfare through the company will have flights automatically cancelled and refunded.
For passengers with independent travel arrangements, Norwegian is offering up to $300 per person to cover airline change or cancellation fees that are not reimbursed by either the airlines or travel insurance providers.
Norwegian had already adjusted the itinerary of the cruise in July, cancelling visits to destinations in the Arabian Gulf.
Initially scheduled to end in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the cruise was also cut short from its original 21-night length.
