Cruise industry giants are accelerating the shift to a greener future, with biofuels and LNG leading the charge in the race to net zero emissions by 2050.
Cruise industry aims for sustainability through LNG and biofuels
Fincantieri’s role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s cruise industry ambitions
Fincantieri sees major opportunity to expand its role in Saudi Arabia’s cruise, maritime and shipbuilding sectors as the Kingdom advances its Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy.
Celebrity Cruises to enter river cruise market with order for 10 vessels
Royal Caribbean Group has announced its intention to enter the river cruise sector, with the launch of Celebrity River Cruises, a premium river cruise line subsidiary of Celebrity Cruises that will begin […]
French line Ponant enters East African cruise sector with Aqua Expeditions acquisition
Ponant Explorations Group has acquired a majority stake in small ship expedition company, Aqua Expeditions, ahead of the inaugural sailing of the boutique cruise line’s newest ship in East Africa.
European cruise ship builder Fincantieri signs partnership with Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri has signed a series of agreements with partners in Saudi Arabia as the company seeks to grow further in the region following the establishment of the subsidiary Fincantieri Arabia for Naval […]
Durban sees resurgence in cruise and wider tourism sector in 2024/25 season
Durban’s cruise sector and wider tourism industry experienced a resurgence during the 2024/25 festive season, with hotel occupancy rates between 80% and 100%, and cruise passengers numbers that exceeded last year.
South African cruise market saw strong performance in 2024 from families and couples
South Africans are increasingly turning to cruising as a favoured holiday choice, especially families and couples, according to Sue Garrett, General Manager of Supply, Pricing, and Marketing at Flight Centre Travel Group […]
Disney Cruise Line plans all-new, ‘smaller’ class of cruise ships for 2029 delivery
Disney Cruise Line has ordered a new class of cruise ships for delivery from 2029 onwards, which will be smaller than the current flagship Disney Wish, but larger than its two oldest […]
Ambassador Cruise Line and CFC in France to merge to become Ambassador Group
Ambassador Cruise Line and Compagnie Française de Croisières (CFC) have signed an agreement that will see the two companies merge to become the Ambassador Group, specialising in premium, affordable, no-fly European cruises […]
Abu Dhabi launches discount pass exclusively for cruise ship crew members
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched the Cruise Crew Pass, an exclusive discount programme designed for crew members working aboard cruise liners calling in […]
Costa Cruises marks first-ever LNG cruise ship refuelling in Dubai with Costa Smeralda
Costa Smeralda on Saturday successfully completed her first LNG refuelling in Dubai Harbour, the primary hub for Carnival Corporation in the Middle East, in the UAE’s emirate of Dubai.
Dubai-based CalmGetaways expands into cruise sector amid robust regional growth
CalmGetaways, a Dubai-based travel agency, is expanding its involvement in the cruise sector through the launch of its new Cruise Booking Platform, which is intended to simplify the cruise booking experience for […]
AROYA Cruises celebrates maiden passenger voyage of Saudi Arabia’s first cruise ship
Aroya, the first cruise ship in the AROYA Cruises fleet, and the first cruise ship in the world designed specifically for the Middle East cruise market, is finally at sea on her […]
Cruise Saudi to collaborate with university to develop local cruise sector capabilities
Cruise Saudi has signed an agreement with the University of Prince Mugrin (UPM) in Madinah to support talent development in Saudi Arabia’s growing cruise sector, ahead of the maiden cruise of its […]
Carnival Corporation appoints new presidents for Seabourn, Princess and Holland America
Carnival Corporation has announced significant leadership changes, appointing new presidents for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn Cruises. These appointments mark a strategic reshuffle within the corporation as it focuses on […]
South Africa needs coordinated strategy for long-term impact of temporary cruise boom
South Africa has a unique opportunity to capitalise on the surge in maritime traffic, particularly cruise ship traffic, along the Cape Sea Route, the shipping route connecting the Atlantic and Indian Oceans […]
Red Sea re-alignment: Cape Town poised for transformation as it reclaims strategic position
Cape Town is on the brink of a major transformation, evolving from a beloved highlight on global cruise routes to a strategic hub in African tourism.
Resorts World Cruises eyes future Dubai cruises with 50% of bookings from local market
Resorts World Cruises is seriously considering a longer-term commitment to the local Arabian Gulf cruise market following the success of its first ship in the region, Resorts World One.
Cruise Saudi plans to develop ten cruise ports in Saudi Arabia, alongside AROYA expansion
Cruise Saudi, owned by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund, the national sovereign wealth fund, is planning further expansion of the Kingdom’s cruise industry beyond the launch of AROYA Cruises.
AROYA Cruises and Egyptian tourism authorities explore cruise tourism cooperation
The Saudi Arabian cruise line AROYA Cruises and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt are in talks on forming a cooperation to promote cruise tourism in the country, according to […]
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