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 […]
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 […]
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.
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.
Cape Town’s cruise sector is set for major growth as the new Cruise Cape Town initiative, a public-private partnership, aims to attract more cruise lines, boost the local economy, and promote sustainable […]
As the security situation in the Red Sea prompts cruise lines to rethink their routes, Africa is growing in popularity as an emerging cruise destination.
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled food and beverage offerings at its new Caribbean destination Celebration Key in the Bahamas, which is set to open in July 2025.
In a sign of the Middle East cruise sector’s ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, this coming cruise season is expected to welcome well north of 1 million cruise tourists to the […]
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has announced three new initiatives to improve the passenger experience on cruises to and from the emirate in the UAE […]
Celestyal Cruises has released a series of exclusive shore excursions for its upcoming ‘Iconic Arabia’ itineraries in the 2025/26 and 2026/27 cruise seasons in the Arabian Gulf.
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) in Oman has signed an agreement with Singapore-based Resorts World Cruises to boost cruise tourism to Oman in the coming winter season, according to a press […]
Oman is targeting further growth in its local cruise sector, introducing new visa categories for cruise ship passengers and crew that will make it easier for both to visit the country multiple […]
Cape Town’s top tourism and cruise hub the V&A Waterfront will move ahead with the next phase of its R20 billion redevelopment next year.
Carnival Cruise Line has announced its new destination in the Bahamas, Celebration Key, will feature the new Pearl Cove Beach Club, an exclusive retreat for guests 18 and older.
The Italian hotel giant Arsenale has signed a contract with Egyptian National Railways to build a luxury cruise train called Guardian of the Nile, according to Railway Supply.
The 2023/24 cruise season in Durban has officially closed with the departure of Oceania Nautica on May 16th following a port call as part of her repositioning for Europe.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded an AED431 million contract to build a 1.5 kilometre bridge that will provide Dubai Harbour with direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road, the main […]
MSC Cruises was one of the first cruise lines to cancel repositioning voyages to and from Dubai, and reroute its cruise ships around Africa instead of the through the Red Sea and […]
Saudi Arabia is putting in place plans to better accomodate international visitors, particularly cruise tourists, in its historic areas, such as Jeddah Historic District.
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