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Virgin Voyages has introduced a new original production titled Booked aboard Scarlet Lady and announced the launch of a dedicated entertainment company, marking an effort to extend its shows beyond cruise ships into hotels […]
Costa Cruises has launched its 2026 World Cruise aboard Costa Deliziosa, departing from Trieste on 21 November and sailing a 142-day route across five continents and three oceans, with calls in Cape […]
Oceania Cruises has revealed plans for the next generation of its fleet with the unveiling of Oceania Sonata, a 1,390-guest vessel scheduled to enter service in August 2027.
Chantiers de l’Atlantique has laid the keel for Orient Express Olympian, the second newbuild in the Orient Express Sailing Yacht series and sister ship to Orient Express Corinthian.
Cruise Saudi and Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission have signed an agreement to integrate national heritage more directly into the cruise experience, creating deeper cultural immersion for passengers and positioning the Kingdom as […]
AmaWaterways will expand its Africa Safaris & Wildlife cruise programme from August 2026 with four new itineraries ranging from nine to 18 nights.
Silversea has begun its 2025/2026 Caribbean and Central America season, marking the start of a programme that spans 32 destinations across 19 countries.
Costa Cruises will introduce two new Asia-focused itineraries for Costa Serena in 2026, expanding its operational footprint in the region with routes centred on Japan, Korea, and China.
Costa Serena has returned to service following a major refurbishment in China, completing Costa Cruises’ fleet revitalisation programme that began in 2021 and totalled approximately US$230 million.
South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has broken ground on the R147 million redevelopment of Latimer’s Landing at the Port of East London, strengthening the city’s appeal as a potential stop […]
Aroya Cruises has confirmed a change in its senior leadership, announcing that Dr Jörg Rudolph has concluded his tenure as president.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has introduced two new culinary concepts across its fleet, unveiling updated dining experiences on both the luxury ships Europa and Europa 2 and the expedition vessels Hanseatic Nature, Hanseatic Inspiration, […]
The Port of Mossel Bay has launched its new Cruise Reception Facility, with the expedition cruise ship SH Diana of Swan Hellenic serving as the first vessel to use it during her […]
Azamara Cruises is returning to South Africa for the 2025/26 cruise season, with Azamara Pursuit departing this week from Cape Town bound for Singapore.
Crystal Cruises has announced that its upcoming new cruise ship will be named Crystal Grace, marking the company’s first new build in 25 years and the first to be constructed under the […]
A redevelopment plan has been released for the Manhattan Cruise Terminal outlining a long-term strategy to replace ageing infrastructure, introduce full shore power capability and expand public access along the Hudson River […]
MSC Cruises marked two major construction milestones in France this week with the float out of MSC World Asia and the coin ceremony for MSC World Atlantic, as the company continues to […]
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled an expanded shore excursion programme for its new Iconic Arabia itineraries, offering what it describes as a backstage travel pass to some of the Arabian Gulf’s most distinctive […]
MSC Cruises has extended its partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique with orders for two additional World-class cruise ships, bringing the total number of vessels in the series to eight.
Qatar will receive 73 cruise ship calls at Doha Port during the 2025/26 winter season, running from November 2025 to May 2026, according to Mwani Qatar, which operates the Doha Port Cruise […]
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