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.
Viking floats out 1st hydrogen-powered cruise ship ahead of 2026 debut
Viking has reached a key construction milestone for its next ocean vessel, with Viking Libra entering the water for the first time during a float-out ceremony at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard in Italy.
TUI Cruises extends cancellations as Middle East deployment adjustments continue
TUI Cruises has extended the suspension of sailings for Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 operating in the Middle East, as the vessels remain in the Arabian Gulf.
Disney Cruise Line names 4th Wish-class ship Disney Believe ahead of 2027 debut
Disney Cruise Line has confirmed the name and initial design details of its next newbuild, with the Disney Believe set to join the fleet in late 2027.
Cruise lines maintain confidence in Arabian Gulf despite short-term disruption
Despite short-term deployment changes by some cruise operators, cruise lines continue to signal long-term confidence in the Arabian Gulf as a winter cruise destination, with multiple ships already open for booking in […]
TUI Cruises completes guest departures from Middle East as sailings remain paused
TUI Cruises has completed the departure of approximately 2,500 guests who had been sailing aboard Mein Schiff 5 in Doha, Qatar, following adjustments to cruise operations in the region in recent weeks.
Costa and AIDA cancel 2026/27 Middle East cruises as ships redeploy to Europe
Costa Cruises and AIDA Cruises have confirmed that they will not operate cruises in the Middle East during the 2026/27 winter season, with both brands adjusting their deployment plans and repositioning ships […]
Virgin Voyages to debut Ariya Indian restaurant aboard Valiant Lady after drydock
Virgin Voyages will introduce a new Indian dining venue aboard Valiant Lady later this year, expanding the ship’s culinary programme following a scheduled drydock.
Nicko Cruises revises World Cruise to feature South Africa instead of Middle East
Nicko Cruises has adjusted portions of the itinerary for the ongoing world voyage aboard Vasco da Gama, with changes affecting several segments of the 175-night journey as the cruise line reviews operational […]
P&O Cruises’ Ventura introduces redesigned cabins and venues following refit
P&O Cruises’ Ventura has returned to service following a refit and refurbishment carried out at the Damen Shipyard in Rotterdam, with the ship having welcomed guests back in late February.
Princess Cruises unveils 115-day 2028 world cruise with overnight in Cape Town
Princess Cruises has introduced a 115-day global voyage in 2028 aboard Coral Princess, with the itinerary scheduled to visit 49 destinations across 24 countries and five continents.
MSC Cruises upgrades Yacht Club restaurants across Fantasia-class ships
MSC Cruises has begun introducing redesigned MSC Yacht Club restaurants across its Fantasia-class ships as part of a broader programme of refit and refurbishment and upgrades taking place across the fleet.
MSC and TUI follow Celestyal and AROYA, cancelling rest of 2025/26 Gulf season
All cruise lines operating winter programmes in the Arabian Gulf have now cancelled the remainder of their 2025/26 sailings in the region, as operators continue to review conditions affecting maritime operations and […]
Royal Caribbean to debut America’s Got Talent live show aboard Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International will introduce a live stage production based on the America’s Got Talent television franchise aboard its new ship Legend of the Seas, marking the first time the entertainment format […]
Carnival introduces express dining across fleet, shortening dinner service times
Carnival Cruise Line is introducing a new Express Dining option across its fleet, allowing guests to complete a multi-course dinner service in under an hour while maintaining the structure of the line’s […]
Margaritaville at Sea introduces bridge wing suites aboard new Beachcomber
Margaritaville at Sea has introduced a new accommodation category aboard its upcoming ship Beachcomber with the addition of two bridge wing suites positioned directly above the vessel’s navigation bridge.
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