Celestyal launches promotion for 100 cruises across Mediterranean and Arabian Gulf
Celestyal has introduced a seasonal sales campaign offering reduced fares across a wide selection of voyages scheduled over the next two years, including in the Arabian Gulf.
Carnival Cruise Line refreshes Conquest and Encounter with new lounges, family areas
Carnival Cruise Line has returned one ship to service in the United States while another undergoes refurbishment in Asia, as the company continues a programme of mid-life upgrades across its fleet.
Carnival Cruise Line adds steakhouse and sushi venue to Australia-based ships
Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its onboard dining offering in Australia with the introduction of new restaurants across its locally based fleet, including the premium steakhouse Fahrenheit 555 and the casual takeaway […]
Explora Journeys opens bookings for 128-day 2029 World Cruise from Dubai
Explora Journeys has opened reservations for a 128-day global voyage scheduled to depart in 2029 from Dubai, marking the longest continuous itinerary yet announced by the brand.
Celestyal offers Arabian Gulf cruise incentive for travel advisors ahead of winter season
Celestyal has introduced a sales incentive for travel advisors, offering the chance to win a complimentary Arabian Gulf sailing as the company prepares for its third consecutive winter deployment in the region.
Silversea to refit and refurbish Silver Spirit with S.A.L.T. dining and suite upgrades
Silversea will introduce a series of onboard upgrades to Silver Spirit beginning in May 2026, adding new culinary venues, refreshed public areas, and redesigned accommodation as part of a fleet-wide standardisation across […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings orders 3 new ships from Fincantieri for 2037 delivery
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has signed an agreement with Fincantieri for the construction of three additional cruise ships, one for each of its brands, extending the group’s fleet expansion plans into the […]
Ras Al Khaimah strengthens role as boutique cruise destination on Arabian Gulf itineraries
Ras Al Khaimah is steadily establishing itself as a regular stop on Arabian Gulf cruise itineraries, with authorities in the northern emirate of the UAE increasingly targeting smaller ships and experience-focused travellers […]
Durban official calls for security and redevelopment focus around cruise terminal
A tourism industry representative in Durban has called for stronger security measures and urban renewal around the city’s cruise precinct after a recent cruise ship call brought thousands of international visitors ashore.
Sir Tim Clark urges Emirates to revive ocean liner model and integrate with cruise sector
Sir Tim Clark has spent more than two decades building Emirates Airline into one of the world’s most powerful long-haul carriers, but his vision for the company has always stretched far beyond […]
Another Broadway show ends run as Norwegian Cruise Line revamps entertainment
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed that Jersey Boys will conclude its run aboard Norwegian Bliss, marking the latest Broadway production to be withdrawn as the company continues to overhaul its onboard entertainment […]
AROYA Cruises unveils itinerary details of inaugural 2026 Arabian Gulf season
AROYA Cruises has announced details of its inaugural Arabian Gulf season, set to begin in February 2026, marking the entry of the region’s first Arabian cruise line into Gulf itineraries.
Queen Mary 2 reunites with original Queen Mary off Long Beach after 20 years
Cunard marked a rare maritime moment off the coast of Long Beach as Queen Mary 2 anchored to reunite with her namesake, the historic Queen Mary, for the first time in two […]
Disney Adventure sets Panama Canal record as largest cruise ship to transit waterway
Disney Cruise Line has set a new record after Disney Adventure made the inaugural transit of the Panama Canal this week, marking the largest passenger vessel by both capacity and gross tonnage […]
Cunard’s Queen Anne docks in Durban on final South African call of World Cruise
Cunard’s newest ship, Queen Anne, docked in Durban Wednesday, marking the final South African call of her current World Cruise before she heads into the Indian Ocean as part of Cunard’s Cape […]
Celestyal expands Arabian Gulf F1 cruises and confirms Athens–Jeddah 2026 repositioning
Celestyal will expand its Arabian Gulf presence in 2026 with new themed cruises for the Formula 1 Grand Prix and two repositioning sailings from the Mediterranean to Saudi Arabia during its third […]
MSC Cruises to expand Yacht Club to Musica and Orchestra in major refit programme
MSC Cruises will extend its MSC Yacht Club concept to two additional ships, MSC Musica and MSC Orchestra, completing the rollout of the luxury enclave across the entire Musica class.
Legend of the Seas to debut early as Royal Caribbean moves forward 1st sailing
Royal Caribbean International has brought forward the entry into service of Legend of the Seas, with the ship’s maiden cruise now departing from Civitavecchia on July 4th, 2026, a week earlier than […]
Crystal introduces 1st Owner’s Suite aboard Crystal Grace ahead of 2028 delivery
Crystal has revealed its first-ever Owner’s Suite for an ocean-going vessel, confirming that the new accommodation will debut aboard Crystal Grace when the ship enters service in 2028.
Celebrity River Cruises commits to 10 more ships as 2028 European season opens
Celebrity River Cruises has confirmed plans to add ten additional ships to its fleet, expanding capacity to 20 vessels by 2031, as the cruise line opened bookings for its 2028 European deployment.
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