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P&O Cruises new collection of winter 2026/27 itineraries is available for pre-registration from 8:30am October 14th, 2024, with Galveston, Texas and Port Vila, Vanuatu as new destinations, plus six new-for-this-season ports and […]
Oasis of the Seas, the class leader of Royal Caribbean International’s Oasis class, has arrived at the Navantia shipyard in Cádiz for her scheduled drydocking.
MSC Cruises will enhance the embarkation experience aboard its popular ship, MSC Musica, with the introduction of the MSC Privé Lounge at Durban’s Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal this coming cruise season.
Hurtigruten has released its updated plans for the Sea Zero project, a zero-emission ship scheduled to debut in 2030. The vessel, which is still in its research and development phase, will utilise large […]
Royal Caribbean International is re-entering the South African cruise market with Voyager of the Seas sailing a Cape Town itinerary in late 2025.
Viking has taken delivery of its newest Nile River cruise ship, Viking Sobek, with the official handover taking place during a ceremony at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
Carnival Panorama has returned to service after a 24-day drydock in Singapore, featuring the new red, white, and blue livery of Carnival Cruise Line and completing the rollout of the new colours […]
AIDA Cruises will introduce a range of new culinary experiences aboard AIDAdiva following a seven-week drydock from February 3rd to March 22nd, 2025.
Cruise Saudi has awarded a contract to PC Marine Services to develop a Red Sea private island for cruise tourism ahead of the December launch of its homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises.
Cunard Line has revealed 40 new itineraries for the 2026/27 cruise season, including voyages from Cape Town, and port calls to Durban in South Africa.
Royal Caribbean International has cancelled two cruises through the Red Sea onboard the Voyager of the Seas due to ongoing unrest in Yemen and Houthi attacks on international shipping.
Oceania Cruises, recognised for its focus on culinary and destination-driven experiences, has announced details of a new dining venue, the Crêperie, set to debut aboard its latest ship, Allura, in July 2025.
Royal Caribbean has announced plans for its latest destination project, Perfect Day Mexico, set to debut in 2027 on Mexico’s Caribbean coast in Mahahual.
Asyad Ports has announced plans to redevelop its cruise terminal in Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, with bids now open for contractors.
Silver Shadow has made her maiden port call at the new Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal off the city’s iconic JBR and Palm Island, becoming the eighth cruise vessel to do so since […]
Royal Caribbean International has marked the keel laying for its newest Icon class vessel, which is yet to be named and will be a sister ship to Icon and Star of the […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the dining, bar, and lounge concepts that will be available aboard its new Norwegian Luna, a sister ship to Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Aqua, with many brand […]
Royal Caribbean International has celebrated the float out of its new mega-ship Star of the Seas at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has sent Europa into dry dock in Germany for a three-week overhaul in Bremerhaven that will see the ship’s machinery and equipment upgraded and reclassed.
Ross Volk, Managing Director of MSC Cruises South Africa, has called for a national indaba to address the key challenges facing South Africa’s cruise industry and unlock its full economic potential.
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