MSC Splendida begins inaugural cruise season in Saudi Arabia for 2022/23
MSC Splendida has arrived in Saudi Arabia for the first time, celebrating maiden port call plaque exchange ceremonies in Jeddah and Yanbu this week as she commences her first cruise season in […]
Explora Journeys reveals inaugural itinerary for Explora I out of UK
Explora Journeys has unveiled details of the maiden voyage for the new Explora I, which will set sail on July 17th, 2023 from Southampton in the UK.
Holland America Line cruise ship Zaandam docks in Durban for first time
Holland America Line’s cruise ship Zaandam has made her maiden port call to Durban during the 2022/23 cruise season, arriving on Sunday during her 71-night Grand Africa Voyage.
New TUI cruise ship Mein Schiff 7 to introduce singles cabins and new dining options
TUI Cruises has revealed the first details of its next newbuild, Mein Schiff 7, including new dining options and the cruise line’s first singles cabins.
Carnival Cruise Line holds christening ceremony for new Carnival Celebration in Miami
Carnival Cruise Line’s new Carnival Celebration, a sister ship to Mardi Gras, arrived at its PortMiami homeport Sunday and was christened by actress Cassidy Gifford.
Norwegian Cruise Line freestyle dining and free add-ons popular with SA market
Norwegian Cruise Line’s freestyle dining concept and its choice of five free add-ons (such as drinks, wifi and more) have proven popular with the South African market.
AIDAcosma kicks off Dubai Harbour cruise season a week after TUI from Port Rashid
Dubai’s new seafront district Dubai Harbour has received its first cruise ship of the 2022/23 Arabian Gulf cruise season with the arrival of AIDAcosma.
Carnival Corp reintroduces mask mandate on all Australian cruises
Carnival Corporation has announced that masks will be mandatory on all its Australian cruises going forward following COVID outbreaks aboard several Princess Cruises ships.
Former Cunard liner turned floating hotel QE2 Dubai reveals Christmas plans
The QE2 Dubai, the floating hotel in Port Rashid that used to operate as a Cunard Line ocean liner, has announced its line-up of Christmas and New Year activities and dining experiences.
Azamara confirms return to South Africa for 2024/25 among 44 other itineraries
Azamara has announced that it will be returning to South Africa for the 2024/25 cruise season, homeporting Azamara Quest in Cape Town.
Disney buys partially built Global Dream cruise ship in massive fleet expansion
Disney Cruise Line has confirmed the acquisition of Global Dream from Genting Hong Kong’s Dream Cruises brand, marking the cruise line’s largest-ever expansion in terms of total fleet tonnage and capacity.
Icon of the Seas gets her AquaDome in record-breaking construction milestone
The AquaDome has been installed aboard Icon of the Seas, making it the largest structure of glass and steel that’s ever been lifted onto a cruise ship.
Queen Mary 2 cruising from Cape Town to Sydney and Hong Kong in 2024
Cunard Line are offering three cruise itineraries in one grand voyage from South Africa during 2024, with Queen Mary 2 sailing from Cape Town.
Silversea 2023/24 South African season will conclude with cruise to Dubai
Silversea will sail a full South African cruise season out of Cape Town during 2023/24, after several years of using the city as a turnaround port on its grand voyages from Africa.
What it’s like to stay aboard MSC World Europa during FIFA World Cup in Qatar
MSC World Europa is currently docked at the Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha, Qatar, operating as a vast floating hotel for the duration of the FIFA 2022 World Cup.
Seven Seas Voyager to cruise roundtrip from Cape Town in 2023/24
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will return Seven Seas Voyager to South Africa for the 2023/24 cruise season, sailing roundtrip out of Cape Town.
MSC World Europa named in Qatar in historic ceremony ahead of FIFA World Cup
MSC World Europa on Sunday night became the largest cruise ship ever to have its naming ceremony held in the Middle East.
World’s largest cruise ship Wonder of the Seas finally debuts in North America
After waiting several weeks for her to finish her maiden season in Europe, the US market will finally get to experience Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world […]
Fred Olsen reveals shorter cruises to Middle East within 2023 World Cruise
Fred Olsen Cruise Line will be sending its new shop Borealis to the Middle East as part of it’s Around the World in 80 Days world cruise, but with shorter itineraries on […]
Azamara Pursuit to spend 2023/24 cruise season in Cape Town
Azamara Cruises will replace Azamara Journey with her sister ship Azamara Pursuit for the 2023/24 South African cruise season out of Cape Town.
