Resorts World Cruises has appointed Rayna Tours as their PSA (Preferred Sales Agent) ahead of their debut cruise season in the Arabian Gulf out of Dubai.
Resorts World Cruises appoints Rayna Tours as prefered agent for first Dubai season
AROYA parent company granted license to operate by Saudi Red Sea Authority
Cruise Saudi, the parent company of AROYA Cruises, Saudi Arabia’s and the Arab world’s first-ever domestic cruise line, has been granted a license to operate by the Saudi Red Sea Authority.
South African cruise sector continues to grow in 2024 despite lacklustre economy
A record 121,000 passengers cruised with MSC from South Africa during the 2023/24 cruise season from November to March, most of them originating from the country’s home market, according to Ross Volk, […]
Cruise Saudi joins FLEET research consortium to find sustainable energy solutions for cruise sector
Cruise Saudi, the parent company of AROYA Cruises and the government agency tasked with building out the Kingdom’s cruise industry, has signed a membership agreement with the FLEET research consortium to collaborate […]
Saudi Arabia to establish cruise shipbuilding and refit expertise with Fincantieri Arabia joint venture
Saudi Arabia has partnered with Fincantieri, one of the world’s largest shipbuilding groups, to consolidate its expertise in cruise shipbuilding and refit, ahead of the launch of its first domestic cruise brand, […]
Singapore-based Resorts World Cruises to fill gap in market with first Dubai season
Resorts World Cruises is deploying its ship Resorts World One in Dubai for the 2024/25 cruise season, filling a key gap in the Arabian Gulf cruise sector by offering short roundtrip voyages […]
Indian cruise line Cordelia releases Mumbai-Dubai summer itineraries
Cordelia Cruises, the premium homegrown Indian cruise line, has released two new itineraries featuring Dubai, with its ship Empress set to sail a 4-night outbound voyage from Mumbai to the UAE, and […]
Cruise deployment down due to Red Sea crisis, but Dubai set to bounce back
Cruise deployment to the Middle East is down by around 30% due to the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea, but cruise tourism officials at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai expressed […]
Abu Dhabi Ports and Celestyal sign homeporting MoU at Arabian Travel Market
AD Ports Group and the Greek cruise line Celestyal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Abu Dhabi as a key destination among Celestyal’s guests ahead of the cruise line’s […]
MSC doubles down on GCC cruise sector with two-year Emirates partnership
Despite the significant disruption to Middle East cruise itineraries as a result of the ongoing Red Sea security crisis, MSC Cruises has indicated it remains committed to growing its presence in the […]
Saudi cruise line AROYA set to become filming destination following MBC deal
Saudi Arabia’s start-up cruise line AROYA Cruises and Egypt’s production powerhouse MBC Studios have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand Middle East filming and story-telling onto the high seas.
AROYA Cruises reveals additional details about first ship at ATM 2024
Saudi Arabia’s start-up cruise line, the first homegrown cruise brand in the Arab world, has revealed more details about its first cruise ship ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2024.
Norwegian Cruise Line group announces record 8-ship order and island upgrades
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, the parent company of flagship brand Norwegian Cruise Line, as well as Regent Seven Seas and Oceania, has placed the largest newbuild order in its history, with eight […]
African itinerary aboard Norwegian Dawn reveals need for cruise infrastructure
One cruise passenger’s experience of the South African and Indian Ocean itinerary with Norwegian Cruise Line aboard Norwegian Dawn highlights the need for greater investment in cruise infrastructure on the continent. Allie […]
NCL passengers left in Africa highlight value of cruise line excursions
A group of eight cruise passengers were stranded in the African island nation of Sao Tome and Príncipe after their independant shore excursion arrived late at the port.
Cruise lines amend itineraries to avoid Baltimore following major bridge collapse
Baltimore, homeport to Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line, has closed to all maritime traffic following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, forcing multiple cruise ships to […]
Aroya Cruises launch delayed until August, but not due to Red Sea security crisis
The Saudi Arabian cruise line, Aroya Cruise, the first homegrown cruise line in the Arab world, will not launch in May this year as planned.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Oman tourism officials revive Cruise Arabia Alliance
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Oman, founding members of the Cruise Arabia Alliance, a grouping of GCC cruise destinations aimed at fostering the growth of the region’s cruise tourism industry, have revived […]
Emirates Airline renews fly-cruise partnerships with AIDA and TUI Cruises
Emirates Airline has renewed its partnerships with both AIDA Cruises and TUI Cruises for the next two cruise seasons, reinforcing Dubai’s place as a major maritime tourism hub with state-of-the-art cruise terminals […]
Saudi Arabia to allow cruise ships to stay in country for up to 6 months
Saudi Arabia has introduced new procedural guidelines that allow temporary entry to its waters for up to six months for cruise ships and pleasure yachts.
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