MSC Cruises to resume South African itineraries in December 2021
MSC Cruises has secured government approval to resume cruising from South Africa and will restart its cruise itineraries in the country on December 6th.
Record-breaking Royal Caribbean World Cruise to feature Middle East
Royal Caribbean has revealed a 2023 World Cruise that is one of the longest in the world at 274 nights, and several Middle East ports are included in the itinerary.
Viking Sky calls at new Istanbul terminal, while Viking reveals name of new ship
Istanbul is seeing a resurgence of cruise tourism since the opening of its new Galataport cruise terminal, with Viking Sky the latest cruise line to call in the city.
MSC Cruises adds second ship MSC Magnifica to 2023 World Cruise line-up
MSC Cruises has announced that a second ship, MSC Magnifica, will be added to its 2023 World Cruise program for 2023.
Dutch princess to reprise role as godmother to new Holland America ship Rotterdam
Holland America Line has announced that HKH Princess Margriet of the Netherlands will be godmother to its new cruise ship Rotterdam, which will be christened in its namesake city in spring.
Marella Cruises to purchase Mein Schiff Herz from TUI, announces US cruises for 2023
Marella Cruises will acquire Mein Schiff Herz from TUI Cruises and rename the ship Marella Voyager, the cruise line has confirmed.
Windstar expands in French Polynesia while stretched Star Pride delivered
Windstar has taken delivery of its stretched Star Pride cruise ship following a major refurbishment, the same week it announced it now has two ships deployed in French Polynesia.
Dubai sees surge in Spanish cruise tourist bookings ahead of 2021/22 season
There has been a surge in bookings for Dubai cruises from Spanish cruise tourists after Madrid lifted a ban on international cruises and other travel restrictions on June 7th, 2021.
Oceania Cruises releases 2023 itineraries featuring Africa and Arabia
Oceania Cruises‘ European and North American voyages for 2023 aboard its seven-ship fleet will sail to 260 cruise destinations on 179 itineraries, including a Dubai departure and two Cape Town cruises.
Istanbul to benefit from Greece opening to cruises from Turkey
Cruise itineraries between Greece and Turkey have been re-established, in a major boon for Istanbul and its new Galataport cruise terminal.
MSC Cruises cuts steel for its second luxury ship Explorer II
MSC Cruises has marked the beginning of construction for it second cruise ship for its new luxury subsidiary line Explora Journeys.
Cruise Saudi says Jeddah will get ‘iconic’ cruise terminal in coming years
Cruise Saudi says Jeddah will get an ‘iconic’ new cruise terminal within the next five to seven years as Saudi Arabia’s cruise sector rapidly emerges.
MSC awaiting clarity on cruise rules before reconfirming 2021/22 SA season
MSC Cruises says it is awaiting further information from the South African government on specific guidelines for visitors before reconfirming its 2021/22 cruise schedules for Cape Town and Durban, according to Seatrade […]
Azamara Pursuit confirmed for coming South African cruise season
Azamara has confirmed it will be returning to Cape Town for the coming 2021/22 summer cruise season, just days after South African authorities reopened the country’s cruise tourism sector.
Abu Dhabi expects ‘resurgence of cruise industry’ for 2021/22 season
Abu Dhabi tourism officials have expressed confidence in the UAE cruise sector’s ability to quickly recover from the setbacks of the COVID-19 pandemic during the Seatrade Cruise Global conference in Miami, Florida.
South Africa 2021/22 cruise season gets the go-ahead from authorities
South Africa has moved to adjusted Alert Level 1 ahead of the 2021/22 summer cruise season, meaning that cruise ships will be allowed to cruise to and from Cape Town and Durban.
MSC announced COVID-19 safety protocols for 2021/22 Dubai season
MSC Cruises has announced its COVID-19 health and safety protocols for its current Red Sea cruise season out of Saudi Arabia, and its upcoming Arabian Gulf cruise season out of Dubai.
Crystal Cruises new expedition ship to sail South Africa cruise
Crystal Cruises new expedition cruise ship Crystal Endeavor has completed her maiden cruise season in Iceland ahead of her repositioning to the South Atlantic for a Cape Town itinerary.
River cruise line CroisiEurope announces Red Sea open season out of Egypt
CroisiEurope, one of the largest river cruise line’s in Europe, has announced an Egyptian cruise season in the Red Sea for winter 2021/22.
Name and inaugural itineraries revealed for second Seabourn expedition ship
Seabourn has announced its second luxury expedition cruise ship will be named Seabourn Pursuit, and will cruise Iceland, Greenland, Norway and the Northwest Passage during her inaugral season.
