Southern Africa cruise interest rises as Gulf disruption reshapes deployments
Disruption to the cruise sector in the Arabian Gulf is prompting cruise lines to reassess regional deployments, with southern Africa emerging as an area of growing interest.
World Travel & Tourism Council reinforces cruise sector resilience during Suez voyage
More than 300 tourism leaders gathered aboard Crystal Serenity in Egypt to discuss recovery across the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical disruption.
Cunard unveils 2028 programme featuring historic Four Queens Celebration
Cunard has announced its 2028 deployment programme, featuring 190 voyages across 36 countries and a major fleet gathering in Liverpool that will bring together all four Cunard Queens for the first time.
Silversea unveils S.A.L.T. programme and new venues aboard refurbished Silver Spirit
Silversea has completed a refit and refurbishment of Silver Spirit, introducing the line’s S.A.L.T. culinary programme to the vessel for the first time alongside new dining concepts and updated public spaces.
Atlas Ocean Voyages schedules 2029 Cape Town calls for new expedition yacht
Cape Town features prominently in the inaugural 2028/29 deployment of Atlas Ocean Voyages’ newest expedition yacht, with the city included in multiple African itineraries during the vessel’s first season.
South Africa at centre of international response to cruise ship virus outbreak
South African health authorities have become central to the international response to the hantavirus outbreak linked to the MV Hondius, as officials work alongside the World Health Organization (WHO) and overseas agencies […]
Saudi cruise line AROYA Cruises resumes Red Sea service out of Jeddah
AROYA Cruises has resumed operations from Jeddah after Aroya returned to the Red Sea following nearly two months in the Arabian Gulf.
Phoenix Reisen sends Amera into dry dock for US$15m refit and refurbishment
Phoenix Reisen has sent the Amera into dry dock in Marseille for a major refurbishment programme valued at approximately €15 million (US$17 million).
South African authorities continue contact tracing following cruise ship hantavirus outbreak
A suspected hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship off West Africa has escalated, with additional cases identified and further medical evacuations under consideration.
Cruise passengers hospitalised in South Africa, 3 dead amid suspected hantavirus outbreak
South African health authorities are treating cruise passengers after a suspected hantavirus outbreak linked to a vessel sailing the Atlantic Ocean.
Margaritaville at Sea reveals Heroes Hall honouring US military and first responders
Margaritaville at Sea has outlined plans for a new onboard venue dedicated to military personnel, first responders, and public service workers, alongside a broader programme of initiatives scheduled for May.
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.
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