Middle East Travel Updates

We are closely monitoring the changing circumstances in the Middle East due to the ongoing conflict. It is important that you consult your travel advisor, the relevant airline policies and official government travel advisories. 

Our river and ocean cruises, including the worldwide touring programs, continue to operate as scheduled, with the exception of Egypt and Jordan land journeys departing in April 2026. 

We are actively contacting Guests and Travel Advisors with clients scheduled to depart New Zealand in-line with the relevant airline policies, please visit their websites for the most up to date information.

The core priority is the safety of guests directly impacted during this time. We strongly encourage all guests scheduled to travel on Emirates, Qatar Airways, or Etihad Airways to closely monitor their flight status, via the relevant airline app or official website. As the situation continues to be very uncertain, guests should review their airline’s disruption policies and travel waivers, which are currently being updated regularly. 

Please note when calling our Reservations Team, to listen carefully to the updated prompts provided. We have implemented a dedicated Middle East Travel Team, who are working with Guests & Travel Advisors to reaccommodate their flight arrangements. 

For Guests who have booked via their preferred travel agent, we request that you to contact your Travel Advisor as your first point of contact. 

On behalf of the management, we greatly appreciate your patience for any delays in responding to your enquiry, as our teams work to support all impacted Guests and Travel Advisors.