Francesca Street, CNN • Published 4th May 2021
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(CNN) Saudi Arabia is to become the jumping off point for a major cruise line for the first time later this year with MSC Cruises operating a new series of voyages exploring the Red Sea.
The Switzerland-based line is partnering with Cruise Saudi, a Saudi-owned organization that s working to promote the country as a cruise destination.
MSC Cruises plans to homeport its MSC Magnifica ship in the historic city of Jeddah.
From there, visitors will embark on seven-day Red Sea cruises, stopping off at Aqaba for the spectacular ancient city of Petra in Jordan and calling at the port of Safaga, Egypt to see the ancient sites at Luxor. There will also be stopovers at two other Saudi ports, AlWajh and Yanbu.
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As a result, Norwegian Cruise Line has canceled all voyages with embarkation dates through Sunday, Feb. 28, as well as all voyages onboard 11 of its ships with embarkation dates through Wednesday, March 31.
Royal Caribbean and Celebrity Cruise Line are extending their global suspension through Feb. 28, with the exception of certain Singapore and China sailings between Sunday, Jan. 24, and Feb. 28.