
Royal Caribbean reveals 15 bars, cafes and lounges aboard Icon of the Seas

Royal Caribbean International has unveiled more than 15 of the 40-plus bars, dining and nightlife experiences that will be available aboard its new largest ship Icon of the Seas.
MSC Cruises opens sales for World America, announces tweaks for US market

MSC Cruises has opened sales for the new 5,400-guest MSC World America, which is set to debut in North America sailing from Miami in April 2025.
Disney Cruise Line intends to expand into Asia market with Global Dream

Disney Cruise Line has announced that it will homeport in Asia for the first time, with its new cruise ship (the former Global Dream) to be based in Singapore from 2025.
P&O Cruises to refurbish adults-only ships Arcadia and Aurora by 2025

The British cruise line P&O Cruises has announced that it will be updating guest areas on its adults only ships, Arcadia and Aurora.
Cruise Review: MSC World Europa 7-night roundtrip Dubai cruise in Arabian Gulf

MSC World Europa is the largest cruise ship ever built for MSC Cruises and the largest ever to homeport in the Middle East, so we went onboard to find out what cruising […]
Silversea lays keel of new luxury ship Silver Ray at Meyer Werft shipyard

Silversea Cruises and Meyer Werft have celebrated the keel laying of the second Nova-class ship, Silver Ray, on March 23rd, 2023.
Disney Cruise Line releases itineraries for new Lighthouse Point island development

Disney Cruise Line has scheduled the inaugural calls for Disney Magic and Disney Fantasy at Lighthouse Point, a new private destination on the island of Eleuthera in the Bahamas.
Norwegian Viva to debut ‘Beetlejuice the Musical’ in three-deck theatre

Beetlejuice the Musical is coming to Norwegian Cruise Line, with Norwegian Viva to debut the new Broadway production when she launches in mid-2023.
TUI Cruises celebrates keel laying for new ship Mein Schiff 7 in Finland

The German cruise line TUI Cruises has celebrated the keel laying for its new cruise ship Mein Schiff 7, marking a significant milestone in the construction of the vessel.
Celestyal Cruises releases itineraries featuring Egypt for new ship Celestyal Journey

Celestyal Cruises will be sailing to Egypt aboard its new ship Celestyal Journey, taking over the itineraries of Celestyal Crystal when it debuts in September this year.
MSC Cruises announces entertainment line-up aboard new MSC Euribia

MSC Cruises has announced that its upcoming new ship MSC Euribia will feature seven different live productions a week in its Delphi Theatre, along with a 19-piece big band at sea.
MSC World Europa departs Dubai on repositioning voyage to Europe

MSC Cruises has concluded its largest cruise season in the Middle East to date, with its flagship MSC World Europa having now departed Dubai bound for Europe.
Ritz-Carlton lays keel for second luxury cruise superyacht IlmaÂ

The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has celebrated the keel-laying for its second luxury cruising superyacht Ilma, amid a major expansion by hotel operators into the luxury segment of the cruise industry.
Cruise Saudi appoints PR and marketing firm to handle global comms

The public relations and marketing agency LOTUS has been appointed by Cruise Saudi to manage its global communications strategy, according to a press release.
Oceania Cruises offering free amenities on Dubai and other departures

Oceania Cruises has launched an OLife Ultimate “All Three for Free” sale, offering guests significant benefits and savings on over 80 diverse 2023 and 2024 sailings, including a cruise from Dubai in […]
Frank Del Rio to leave Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, replaced by Harry Sommer

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced that Frank J. Del Rio will retire as the company’s President & CEO on June 30th, 2023, with Harry Sommer already confirmed to replace him.
Cruise Saudi spotlights specific cruise tourist needs at Saudi Tourism Forum 2023

Cruise Saudi put the focus on the specific needs of cruise tourists compared to regular tourists at the recent Saudi Tourism Forum 2023, held in Riyadh between 14-16 March this year.
MSC Cruises rolls out F1 Experience for passengers on cruises calling in Abu Dhabi

MSC Cruises and Formula 1 have announced a new F1 Experience for passengers cruising aboard MSC Virtuosa out of Dubai during the upcoming Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Cruise Destinations: Galataport İstanbulÂ

Hosting 150 cruise ship calls and more than 350,000 cruise passengers last year, Galataport Istanbul returns Istanbul to forefront of Mediterranean cruising.
Seabourn Odyssey sold to Japanese cruise line as Seabourn looks to slim down fleet

Seabourn has become the latest major cruise line to announce further downsizing of its fleet in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.