Several cruise lines have cancelled cruises in the Middle East due to the current situation in the Arabian Gulf and six cruise ships from four companies have been left stranded in the region. Airspace closures and Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have resulted in thousands of passengers who are unable to return home.

Cruise ships would have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which is closed to all shipping and civilian vessels until further notice. It is dangerously close to Iran at only 21 to 33 miles wide between Iran to the north and Oman/UAE to the south.

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Source: https://ftnnews.com/travel-news/cruise-travel/cruise-lines-cancel-sailings-in-the-middle-east-cruise-ships-stuck-at-ports/#google_vignette