Celestyal Cruises working with Gulf authorities to resume sailings as soon as possible
Celestyal Cruises is continuing to coordinate closely with regional authorities in the Arabian Gulf as it prepares to reposition its vessels to Europe, with the company indicating that sailings will resume as […]
Holland America’s Koningsdam returns from refit with upgrades ahead of Alaska season
Holland America Line’s Koningsdam has returned to service following a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas, introducing a series of upgrades focused on accommodation, entertainment, and onboard flow ahead of its deployment […]
MSC Cruises confident in 2027/28 Arabian Gulf cruise season despite disruption
MSC Cruises has reaffirmed its commitment to the Arabian Gulf, confirming plans to return to the region for the 2027/28 winter season following the cancellation of its 2026/27 programme.
Hero of the Seas expands waterparks, dining, and family spaces in Icon evolution
Royal Caribbean International has outlined further details of the onboard experience planned for Hero of the Seas.
Cunard’s Queen Mary 2 heads for Cape Town following Singapore call on 2026 World Cruise
Cunard Line’s flagship Queen Mary 2 is set to cruise from Cape Town as part of her 2026 World Voyage, with the South African port forming a key stop on the ocean […]
Celestyal cancels April 2026 sailings as Gulf repositioning delays impact schedules
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled all of its remaining April 2026 sailings as its vessels remain in the Arabian Gulf awaiting repositioning to Europe, with the disruption affecting the start of its Mediterranean […]
US-Iran conflict impact on Arabian Gulf 2026/27 cruise season limited to 4 cruise lines
Four cruise lines have cancelled their planned winter programmes in the Arabian Gulf for the 2026-27 season, while several other operators continue to maintain published deployment plans, indicating that the regional impact […]
Celestyal cancels 3 more Med cruises as Middle East repositioning delayed
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled three additional sailings in the Mediterranean and Adriatic scheduled for early April 2026, as delays to vessel repositioning from the Middle East continue to affect its European deployment.
British grandmother’s death on Africa cruise reveals need for comprehensive insurance
A British passenger has died during a cruise around Africa after a medical emergency at sea was followed by delays in securing appropriate treatment on land.
MSC Cruises cancels 2026/27 Gulf season, redeploys MSC World Europa to Caribbean
MSC Cruises has cancelled its planned 2026/27 winter season in the Arabian Gulf aboard MSC World Europa, confirming a revised deployment that will see the mega-ship repositioned to the Caribbean.
Oceania Vista 2026 World Cruise rerouted to Cape Town amid Gulf disruption
Oceania Cruises has revised the itinerary of its current world cruise aboard Oceania Vista, rerouting the vessel away from the Middle East and the Red Sea due to ongoing disruption to regional […]
Royal Caribbean unveils 4th Icon ship Hero of the Seas, due August 2027
Royal Caribbean International has unveiled Hero of the Seas, the fourth vessel in its Icon Class, with the ship set to enter service from Miami in August 2027 as part of the […]
MSC Opera heads to Cape Town for final leg of farewell South Africa cruise season
MSC Opera arrived in Cape Town this week as MSC Cruises South Africa brings its 2025/2026 domestic season towards a close, with the ship operating its final programme of local sailings before […]
TUI Cruises cancels further Mediterranean sailings as Gulf repositioning delayed
TUI Cruises has cancelled two more upcoming Mediterranean sailings aboard Mein Schiff 5, as delays to its repositioning from the Arabian Gulf continue to impact the start of its European summer programme.
Six cruise ships await onward deployment as Gulf ports coordinate support measures
Six cruise ships remain in the Arabian Gulf following the suspension of regional operations in late February, as conditions affecting maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continue to delay scheduled repositioning […]
Explora II redeployment sees Mediterranean replace Middle East winter season
Explora Journeys, the luxury subsidiary of MSC Cruises, has confirmed that Explora II will operate in the Mediterranean between November 2026 and March 2027, replacing its previously planned deployment in the Middle […]
TUI Cruises cancels Mein Schiff 4 Cape Town sailing amid ongoing Gulf disruption
TUI Cruises has cancelled an additional sailing aboard Mein Schiff 4 as operational adjustments continue following disruption to cruise activity in the Arabian Gulf.
Celestyal cancels additional Aegean cruise as redeployment from Gulf remains paused
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled a further sailing in the Aegean Sea as adjustments to its fleet deployment continue following disruption in the Arabian Gulf amid the ongoing US-Iran conflict.
MSC World Asia to debut new Harbour concept and expanded Aqua Deck
MSC Cruises has outlined new details of the outdoor and pool facilities planned for MSC World Asia, including an updated version of The Harbour concept and a redesigned Aqua Deck.
TUI Cruises expands South Africa programme with Cape Town winter season
TUI Cruises is expanding its South Africa deployment for the winter 2027/28 season, with a series of roundtrip voyages from Cape Town forming a central part of its newly announced programme.
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