MSC Cruises is cancelling a repositioning cruise to Europe that was set to take place onboard the MSC Euribia in early 2026.

According to a statement, the sailing is no longer going ahead due to security concerns in the Red Sea region.

Set to offer itineraries in the Middle East during the 2025-26 winter season , the Euribia was scheduled to offer a repositioning voyage to Germany on April 4, 2026.

The 29-night cruise was set to sail from Dubai to Kiel and featured visits to destinations in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Oman, Jordan, Egypt, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France and the United Kingdom.

“Considering that the ongoing geopolitical situation still does not allow us to guarantee a safe transit across the Red Sea and the Suez Canal, we had to cancel MSC Euribia’s Grand Voyage,”

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