Founder and editor of Cruise Arabia & Africa. I try to create the best news and information specifically for cruise passengers taking cruises to and from Dubai (where I live) and South Africa (where I was born). You can contact me at shaun(at)cruisearabiaonline.com.
Norwegian Cruise Line, the third largest cruise line in the world, is investing US $250-million in a fleetwide renovation program the cruise line is calling Norwegian Next. The program is intended to […]
Royal Caribbean International have announced that Quantum of the Seas’ will cruise from Dubai on her re-positioning cruise from New York to Shanghai, where she will sail her inaugural Asian season.
The passenger shipping industry, or cruise industry in the modern world, has truly been transformed over the past few decades, with ships that were the largest in the world in the late […]
On most major cruise lines, the responsibility for children in and around the pools is set firmly upon the parents, a state of affairs that many industry observers want to see changed.
Cruise Arabia & Africa address some of the misconceptions associated with cruising, one of which is that illness outbreaks on-board, such as Norovirus, the most common, make cruises unsafe – which is false…
Launched in 2013, the 330m Royal Princess is the new flagship of this illustrious brand, and with the launch of her sister ship, Regal Princess, imminent, Cruise Arabia & Africa jumped at […]
It is because of the ocean liner that the cruise industry remains an evocative subject for many, representing freedom, mystery, adventure, luxury and convenience to different people. But, what are the principle differences between the two?
Cruise holidays have a reputation for being a family-friendly, value-for-money vacation option for young families and this market is where the cruise industry derives a lot of its revenue each year. However, […]
The Middle East cruise industry is growing at an impressive pace, with a number of cruise line’s having indicated to Cruise Arabia & Africa that they are experiencing growth in the number […]
Cruise lines aren’t blind to the negative publicity that accidents such as the Costa Concordia sinking and Carnival Triumph fire bring, or the damage that they do to the public’s perception of the cruise industry as a safe holiday option.
Having done countless cruises and met hundreds of members of staff aboard cruise ships around the world, Cruise Arabia & Africa has learnt that the quickest and cheapest (it doesn’t cost a […]
Ten ways to enhance your cruise experience, whether you’re a first-time cruiser or a veteran, there’s bound to be something in here you hadn’t thought of…
Older or a newer ship, an inside or an outside cabin, a drinks package or pay as you go? There are various hacks and tricks you can employ to save as much […]
Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas will sail its very first Europe season in summer 2015 from Southampton, UK, the cruise line has announced.
The winds of change are creating waves in the global cruise industry, with many of the latest statistics from the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) suggesting that their may be an imminent […]
Clearly, there is room for significant fleet expansion within the luxury sector, yet Seabourn and Regent Seven Seas Cruises are the only two luxury cruise lines with new ships on order for […]
How do cruise line’s decide where they will sail to next? How are their annual cruise programs put together and what are the important factors that need to be weighed? Cruise Arabia […]
Seasickness, or the fear of it, is what Cruise Arabia & Africa has found to be passengers greatest concern before booking a cruise or boarding the ship. This is with good reason […]
Cruise ship cabins are a very cleverly and practically designed space that we at Cruise Arabia & Africa have discovered hides many secrets.
Cruise Arabia & Africa has put together a little list of the FIVE things you should NOT do on your first cruise, if you want to get the best value from it.
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