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Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed a 25-night transcontinental cruise to Cape Town, and a 30-night Cape Town to Singapore voyage as part of its newly announced 2026/27 voyage programme for Seven […]
Disney Cruise Line has taken delivery of its newest and largest ship Disney Adventure from the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, marking the completion of a lengthy newbuild process and bringing the […]
Durban, South Africa’s primary domestic cruise hub, is gearing up to welcome more than 1.3 million visitors over the festive season, a projection that underscores the city’s growing recovery as a coastal […]
AROYA Cruises has revealed it carried more than 140,000 passengers during its first year of operations, marking an early milestone for the Saudi-backed cruise line since its maiden voyage in December 2024.
Phoenix Reisen has sent its classic cruise liner Artania into dry dock for an unscheduled shipyard stay in Marseille, where a series of technical and cosmetic upgrades are being carried out as […]
MSC Cruises has signed an agreement with MEYER WERFT covering the construction of four next-generation cruise vessels, with options for two additional ships, marking the launch of a new class that will […]
Celestyal Cruises has marked the opening of its second Arabian Gulf season by hosting international travel trade partners onboard Celestyal Journey, positioning the sailing as a familiarisation platform showcasing the region to […]
Windstar Cruises has taken delivery of its newest all-suite vessel, Star Seeker, following a handover ceremony at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
MSC Cruises has opened sales for MSC World Atlantic, the fourth vessel in the cruise line’s World Class series, ahead of the ship’s planned entry into service from Port Canaveral, Florida, in […]
Saudi Arabian homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises, the Arab world’s first domestic cruise brand, has marked one year since its maiden voyage, and outlined plans to expand its cruise offering in 2026.
Tillberg Design of Sweden (TDoS) has revealed interior design details for Oceania Allura, the eighth cruise ship in the Oceania Cruises fleet, as the 241-metre luxury vessel prepares to enter service.
Crystal Symphony has resumed service following a major three-week refurbishment in Genoa, Italy focusing on public spaces and accommodation.
Azamara Cruises has revealed details of its 2028 World Cruise, a 175-night voyage aboard Azamara Onward visiting 40 countries and 91 ports between January and June 2028, with Cape Town positioned as […]
A newly revived proposal for an elevated Sky Train in Cape Town could have significant implications for cruise passengers embarking or disembarking at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal near the Cape Town […]
Crystal Cruises has revealed new suite renderings for Crystal Grace, its next-generation cruise ship, scheduled to enter service in May 2028.
Celestyal has launched its 2026 Wave Season offer, with a wide range of discounted departures from Dubai, Doha, and Abu Dhabi during its Arabian Gulf programme between December 2025 and October 2027.
Star Seeker is receiving its final finishing touches at the West Sea shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal, ahead of its scheduled delivery to Windstar Cruises on December 15th, 2025.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has announced the appointment of Marc Kazlauskas as President of its flagship brand Norwegian Cruise Line, with his tenure set to begin on January 19th, 2026.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has marked a major construction milestone for Seven Seas Prestige after the vessel floated out from dry dock at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy.
Holland America Line’s cruise ship Zuiderdam has returned to service following a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas, with a series of updated public spaces, refreshed staterooms, and additional accommodation ahead of […]
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