Brits Trapped on Dubai Cruise Ships Amid Gulf Crisis
March 5, 2026·about 2 hours ago·via Daily Express

Thousands of cruise passengers, including Brits, remain trapped on ships docked in Dubai ports as the Middle East war escalates. Airspace closures and Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz prevent flights home, stranding travelers and crew indefinitely. Alfie Chenery, speaking from an MSC ship, describes his holiday turning into a four-week ordeal, with a new return date of March 30 after his original plans ended today. Despite the chaos, passengers report good treatment from cruise staff.


