MSC Cancels Middle Eastern Sailings on Euribia

The MSC Euribia cruise ship with a mountainous backdrop
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MSC Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of two upcoming Middle East voyages aboard MSC Euribia due to the current situation in the Arabian Gulf.

In communications sent to booked passengers, the company said that the sailings departing Dubai on February 28 and March 7, 2026, will no longer operate. “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, offering its “sincerest apologies.”

“Your safety and satisfaction remain our top priorities, and we are here to support you during this time,” MSC said.

Passengers affected by the cancellations will automatically receive a full refund of all cruise fares paid.

MSC Euribia had been scheduled to operate seven-night itineraries calling at ports in the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar. The cruises included visits to Abu Dhabi, Sir Bani Yas, Doha, Khalifa Bin Salman and Dubai, with departures from multiple homeports.

In a separate message to guests currently onboard, MSC advised that the vessel will remain docked in Dubai until further notice. “In alignment with the national authorities, it has been decided to remain in the port of Dubai until further notice,” the company stated.

MSC also confirmed that Doha, the ship’s next planned port of call, has been closed to all vessels due to the regional conflict. “Even though guests are allowed to go ashore, we strongly recommend remaining within the cruise terminal area,” MSC said.

To assist with communication, complimentary Wi-Fi has been made available onboard for all passengers. The company added that any pre-booked shore excursions will be fully refunded to guests’ 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 said.