Rotterdam returns to service with music and suite upgrades following refit
Holland America Line’s Rotterdam has returned to service following a two-week refit and refurbishment in the Netherlands, unveiling upgrades to suites, entertainment spaces, and public areas.
MSC Cruises’ 2nd-largest ship MSC Euribia transits Suez Canal for 1st time
MSC Euribia has transited the Suez Canal for the first time while repositioning to Northern Europe from the Arabian Gulf in the Middle East.
Mi Casa Friendship Cruise to return in 2027 with Durban sailing aboard MSC Armonia
Mi Casa’s Friendship Cruise will return in February 2027 from Durban following a sold-out 2026 edition departing Cape Town.
Costa Cruises 139-night 2028 world cruise across 29 countries to feature South Africa
Costa Cruises has announced its 2028 World Cruise, a 139-night itinerary aboard Costa Deliziosa spanning five continents, three oceans, and 51 destinations across 29 countries.
Doha cruise season tops 200,000 visitors despite regional disruption
Old Doha Port welcomed more than 200,000 visitors in 2025/26, despite the season ending early amid disruption linked to regional tensions.
Hapag-Lloyd offering cruises to and from Cape Town aboard Europa for 2027
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises will offer a series of voyages to and from Cape Town aboard Europa in late 2027, linking Southern Africa with Atlantic and Indian Ocean itineraries.
Royal Caribbean orders 6th and 7th Icon Class ship for 2029 and 2030 delivery
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed orders for two additional Icon Class ships, extending its build programme at Meyer Turku into the next decade.
MSC Cruises to introduce new family entertainment concepts aboard MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has outlined a new range of family-focused entertainment concepts for MSC World Asia.
P&O Cruises adds Stephen Mulhern residency and Manford comedy shows
Stephen Mulhern and Jason Manford will headline new entertainment programmes aboard Iona and Arvia across selected 2026 P&O Cruises sailings.
Carnival Tropicale to homeport in Galveston as fleet expansion continues
Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed that its fifth Excel-class ship, Carnival Tropicale, will homeport in Galveston when it enters service in 2028.
World Travel & Tourism Council Suez Canal cruise to focus on Middle East recovery
Travel leaders will meet aboard Crystal Serenity to discuss Middle East recovery during a Suez Canal transit in May.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises unveils 2028 Grand Hemispheres Journey calling in Middle East
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has placed a Middle East-focused segment at the centre of its newly announced 2028-2029 Legendary Journeys Collection.
Cruise Saudi appoints Taha Nazer as acting CEO to drive new phase of growth
Cruise Saudi has appointed Taha Nazer as acting chief executive officer, signalling a transition into a new phase focused on scaling operations and advancing its long-term development strategy.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises 2029 world cruise to include Dubai overnight call
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has confirmed that its 150-night 2029 world cruise will include an overnight call in Dubai, as part of a global itinerary spanning 31 countries, seven continents, and more […]
TUI Cruises to homeport Mein Schiff 5 in Cape Town for 2027/28 season
TUI Cruises is set to homeport Mein Schiff 5 in Cape Town for the 2027/28 season, sailing a series of roundtrip and one-way itineraries linking South Africa and Mauritius.
MSC Euribia confirmed to be repositioning via Suez instead of Cape Town
MSC Euribia is now tracking north through the Red Sea, confirming a Suez Canal repositioning rather than a longer route around South Africa.
Star Princess completes first Panama Canal transit during inaugural season
Princess Cruises’ Star Princess has completed its first transit of the Panama Canal, marking a milestone in the vessel’s inaugural deployment.
Silversea unveils 125-day 2029 world cruise visiting 60+ destinations across Pacific
Silversea has announced its 2029 World Cruise, a 125-day itinerary centred on the Pacific, with Silver Whisper scheduled to visit more than 60 destinations across 19 countries.
P&O Cruises adds Cape Town sailing in record 2028 summer programme
P&O Cruises has included a Cape Town departure aboard Arcadia in its newly announced summer 2028 programme.
Mein Schiff 4 and 5 to pick up crew in Cape Town during reposition to Europe
Crew members are set to rejoin Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 in Cape Town and Malta as the two vessels reposition towards Europe following their departure from the Arabian Gulf.
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