Costa and AIDA Cruises cancel Dubai itineraries until February
Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises have cancelled the next two cruises aboard their Dubai-based ships Costa Firenze and AIDAbella.
Carnival Horizon gets new livery and upgrades during emergency drydock
Carnival Horizon has returned to service in the Caribbean out of Miami after completing an emergency drydock in Italy to fix a propulsion issue.
Abu Dhabi shore excursions: Al Jubail Mangroves Park
The UAE is a bustling nation built in a desert, but that doesn’t mean there isn’t an abundance of natural beauty here, and the Al Jubail Mangroves Park is one of the […]
New Southern restaurant Mason Jar to debut aboard Wonder of the Seas
Wonder of the Seas will debut the first Southern restaurant and bar in the Royal Caribbean fleet when she is launched in March, 2022.
Arrest warrant issued for Crystal Cruises ship as cruise line ceases operations
An arrest warrant has been issued for Crystal Symphony over unpaid fuel bills after the parent company of Crystal Cruises, Genting Hong Kong, declared bankruptcy.
Cruise ships in UAE in for rough weather as strong winds whip Arabian Gulf
The five cruise ships homeporting in Dubai for the winter cruise season in the Arabian Gulf are in for a rough weekend with swells exceeding 11 feet offshore due to a strong […]
Passenger airlifted from Costa cruise ship sailing from Dubai
The UAE’s National Search and Rescue Centre has airlifted an elderly passenger from a cruise ship in Dubai after he fell ill.
Cape Town looks to future as 2021/22 cruise season largely lost
Although many major tourism source markets around the world have begun to ease travel restrictions imposed on South Africa due to the emergence of the Omicron variant, the current cruise season is […]
Norwegian Cruise Line makes Latitudes upgrades more accessible
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced an overhaul to its Latitudes Rewards loyalty program, introducing lower point thresholds to reach most tier levels, as well as new perks.
Sea Dream II to undergo major refit and refurbishment with cabins rebuilt
SeaDream Yacht Club has announced that SeaDream I will go into dry dock this year for a major refit and refurbishment.
Cunard to feature Royal Shakespeare Company aboard Queen Mary 2
The Royal Shakespeare Company has partnered with Cunard Line to create new shows and theatrical performances that will be featured aboard the line’s flagship Queen Mary 2.
Fred Olsen pushes back restart dates for Braemer and Balmoral ships
Fred Olsen Cruise Line has pushed back the restart date for its two oldest ships, Braemer and Balmoral, citing uncertainty over the current COVID-19 environment.
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals Prima sister ship Norwegian Viva
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled Norwegian Viva, the next ship in its new Prima Class and a sister ship to the eponymous Norwegian Prima, which was revealed last year.
Ninth Viking cruise ship Viking Neptune floated out at Fincantieri
Viking Ocean Cruises has marked the float out of its ninth cruise ship, Viking Neptune, ahead of her expected delivery later this year.
Norwegian Cruise Line cancels more cruises, warns guests of unpredictability
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled cruises aboard a further five cruise ships, adding to the cancellation of itineraries for eight ships announced earlier this month.
MSC Orchestra returns to service in South Africa after COVID outbreak
MSC Orchestra has resumed her South African cruise season out of Durban, after pausing operations for a month following a COVID-19 outbreak in December.
Cruise lines sailing from Dubai in 2022
There are eight cruise ships sailing roundtrip from Dubai during 2022, most of them on multiple itineraries for the winter season, while a further eight cruise ships will sail longer grand voyages […]
MSC extends Cruise With Confidence COVID safety protocols into late 2022
MSC Cruises has extended its Cruise With Confidence program into late summer, 2022, in response to rising uncertainty over the new Omicron variant of coronavirus.
Hong Kong shuts down cruise industry amid rising Omicron infections
All cruises from Hong Kong will be suspended for two weeks in response to renewed COVID-19 mitigation measures introduced by city authorities.
Carnival shortens Legend cruise and drops Panama Canal due to Omicron
Carnival Cruise Line has shortened the itinerary for Carnival Legend’s 14-day roundtrip Caribbean cruise from Baltimore, and has dropped the Panama Canal along with other destinations.
