Saudi Arabia has revealed it plans to make NEOM city the Montenegro or Fort Lauderdale of the Middle East when it comes to the cruise sector.
Saudi Arabia aims to turn NEOM city project into Florida/Montenegro-style cruise hub
Dubai Harbour operator: scope for extraordinary cruise growth in the region
Dubai and the wider UAE have huge potential for future growth of the cruise sector, according to Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Portfolio Management Officer, Shamal Holding, the owner and curator of Dubai Harbour.
Costa Cruises adds ‘Cruise & Golf’ offer to Dubai winter itineraries
Costa Cruises has added the “Cruise & Golf” package to its Dubai cruise itineraries, combining a unique golf experience with the relaxation and fun of a Costa cruise.
What it’s like to stay aboard MSC World Europa during FIFA World Cup in Qatar
MSC World Europa is currently docked at the Grand Cruise Terminal in Doha, Qatar, operating as a vast floating hotel for the duration of the FIFA 2022 World Cup.
Dubai Harbour integrates cruise tourism with range of events for 2022/23 season
Dubai Harbour has announced a range of events to coincide with the 2022/23 cruise season, with ships operating for the first time from both Dubai Harbour and Port Rashid.
Turkey to feature on inaugural cruise itineraries for new Sun Princess
Princess Cruises will be bringing its new cruise ship Sun Princess to the Middle East, with port calls in Turkey featuring on the inaugural cruise itineraries.
Aqaba in Jordan sees strong growth in cruise calls on Dubai bounce back
The Jordanian port of Aqaba on the Red Sea, the gateway to the iconic ancient city of Petra, will see cruise calls from more than 20% of the global cruise fleet by […]
South Africa sees surge in scheduled cruise calls as sector rebounds post-COVID
South Africa’s cruise sector will see a threefold increase in cruise calls during the current 2022/23 cruise season compared to last year.
Abu Dhabi removes green COVID pass requirements for cruise passengers
Cruise passengers visiting Abu Dhabi will no longer need to show their COVID pass when entering tourist attractions and visiting landmarks around the city.
Two maiden cruise calls for RAKPORT cruise terminal in Ras Al Khaimah this winter
Ras Al Khaimah, the UAE’s newest cruise port in the Arabian Gulf, is preparing for its inaugural winter cruise season with two maiden ship calls as it looks to enhance its position […]
Cruise Review: 10 things to know about cruising in Saudi Arabia
For many westerners, Saudi Arabia is a deeply misunderstood country, and as it opens up to the global tourism market, particularly with its nascent cruise industry, it’s important to keep a few […]
Cape Town to get cruise boost as airlines launch direct flights from US
United Airlines and Delta have announced they will begin flying direct from Washington and Atlanta in the United States to Cape Town, South Africa, providing the local cruise sector with key airlift […]
New Jeddah Cruise Terminal to be part of marina development in port
The new cruise terminal planned for Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudi Arabia will form part of a redevelopment of the area that will include a marina and a total revamp of the […]
Seven cruise ships to homeport in Cape Town for 2022/23 season
Cape Town looks set for a busy 2022/23 cruise season, with seven cruise ships homeporting in the city for all or part of the cruise season, which runs from October, 2022 to […]
Swan Hellenic discusses challenges with cruising on West African coast
The boutique cultural expedition cruise line Swan Hellenic has several cruise itineraries planned for Cape Town in South Africa and ports on the east and west coasts of Africa for 2023.
New Galataport cruise terminal in Istanbul boosts Turkish cruise recovery
The launch of the new Galataport cruise terminal in Istanbul has had a major impact on the recovery of Turkiye’s cruise sector, with more than 200 cruise calls scheduled through the rest […]
Silversea reveals Arabian and African maiden calls for 2023 and 2024
Silversea Cruises has released its full selection of cruise itineraries for 2023 and 2024, with 280 voyages to 690 destinations in 125 countries, including maiden calls in Arabia and Africa.
Cape Town cruises for 2022/23 season
While 2021/22 was a disappointment for the South African cruise sector thanks to the Omicron variant, 2022/23 is looking to be much better, with 48 roundtrip itineraries scheduled.
New Durban Eye Ferris wheel to be built next to cruise terminal
Plans for a multi-million-rand Ferris wheel on the beachfront promenade in Durban have been announced by the City of Ethekwini.
Carnival breaks ground on new cruise port destination in Bahamas
Carnival Cruise Line and the Grand Bahama Port Authority have broken ground on the cruise line’s new destination on Grand Bahama Island.
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