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Anthem of the Seas, a Quantum class cruise liner operated by Royal Caribbean International docked in Cape Town this week, becoming the largest cruise ship ever to visit a South African port.
Drawing on over 100 years of storytelling from Disney, Marvel and Pixar, the first Disney Cruise Line ship for guests in Asia, and the largest in the fleet, will be filled with […]
TUI River Cruises, part of the TUI Cruises group, has unveiled new venues aboard the refurbished TUI Al Horeya, set to resume services on the Nile River this November.
Meyer Werft has delivered the new cruise ship Disney Treasure to Disney Cruise Line ahead of schedule, but the ship’s maiden voyage remains scheduled for December, when she will begin an inaugural […]
Viking has signed a newbuild contract with Fincantieri for the construction of two new cruise ships to the same design as its existing fleet of nine ocean cruise ships, with options for […]
MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC Euribia’s repositioning voyage from Dubai to Kiel at the end of her Arabian Gulf cruise season in April, 2025, due to ongoing security fears in the Red Sea.
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed details about the new onboard experiences and expanded venues that will be featured aboard its upcoming ships, Norwegian Aqua and Norwegian Luna.
Cape Town has once again been recognised as a top destination for cruise travellers, with the Port of Cape Town winning the title of Africa’s Leading Cruise Port at the 2024 World […]
South Africa’s 2024/25 cruise season has officially begun with the arrival this week of World Odyssey in Cape Town.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises and the Italian shipyard Fincantieri have celebrated the steel cutting for Seven Seas Prestige, the first of two Prestige class ships and the first new class of ship […]
Princess Cruises has revealed some of the new features debuting aboard Star Princess, the second ship in its new Sphere class, due for delivery in late 2025.
MSC World America will debut several new features tailored to meet the preferences of the US market and enhance the onboard experience for guests when she debuts in Miami in April 2025.
Norwegian Cruise Line has informed guests booked on upcoming sailings of the Norwegian Dawn that significant itinerary changes will impact itineraries between Port Louis, Mauritius, and Cape Town, South Africa.
Albatros Expeditions has announced that it will sail its first Halal-certified cruise to Antarctica in 2026, with no pork products onboard, specially trained chefs, and dedicated women-only hours for the spa.
MSC Cruises has confirmed MSC Opera will homeport in Durban and Cape Town for the 2025/26 winter cruise season in South Africa, replacing MSC Musica which has been deployed to the country […]
The S.S. Tilawa Foundation, in collaboration with Tilawa 1942, will commemorate the 1942 loss of the passenger liner in Durban for the first time on November 23rd, 2024.
Disney Cruise Line has revealed the features and attractions aboard Disney Adventure, its first ship exclusively for the Asian market, which will sail its maiden voyage from Singapore on December 15th, 2025.
Windstar Cruises is sending its classic sailing cruise ship Wind Surf to Cadiz, Spain in November for the first phase of a major bow-to-stern refit and refurbishment.
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed a range of activities and attractions aboard its new cruise ship Norwegian Luna, due for delivery in 2026.
The introduction of the Portable Marina by the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has cut passenger processing times at Dubai Cruise Terminal and Dubai Harbour to under […]
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