The latest cruise news, from new ship orders, launches, refurbishments, and itineraries to port developments and information, with a focus on the Middle East and Africa.
Dubai will no longer feature on Norwegian Sky’s farewell voyage after Norwegian Cruise Line revised the ship’s final itinerary ahead of its transfer to Cordelia Cruises.
P&O Cruises has introduced a redesigned menu at Keel & Cow aboard its Excel-class ships, adding new steakhouse dishes, lighter options, and expanded vegan choices.
Celebrity Cruises has announced a major transformation for Celebrity Reflection, introducing 13 new venues as part of a comprehensive refurbishment ahead of the ship’s return to the Caribbean in 2027.
Cordelia Cruises has confirmed that the former Norwegian Sun will begin operations in India in November 2027, expanding the line’s growing three-ship fleet.
Four Seasons Yachts will expand its fleet with a third ultra-luxury vessel following a new order placed with Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri for delivery in 2031.
Silversea has opened its 2028/29 deployment with 278 voyages across 497 destinations, including its largest-ever Mediterranean expedition programme and an expanded Antarctica offering.
Royal Caribbean Group expects cruise bookings to recover quickly following disruption caused by the recent Middle East conflict, with demand already showing signs of improvement.
South Africa will feature prominently in Nicko Cruises’ 2027/28 world cruise, with Vasco da Gama spending more than two weeks exploring the country’s coastline and neighbouring Indian Ocean islands.
Azamara Cruises and OneSpaWorld are expanding the THESANCTUM spa concept across the fleet, introducing larger facilities, new treatment rooms, and an enhanced range of wellness services.
Queen Mary 2 took centre stage in New York Harbour as part of the United States’ 250th Independence Day celebrations, joining the largest gathering of tall ships and naval vessels ever assembled […]
The outlook for the 2027/28 Arabian Gulf cruise season remains uncertain, with two cruise lines cancelling deployments while others continue to back the region or have yet to confirm their plans.
MSC Cruises has unveiled a new Pan-Asian dining venue for MSC World Asia, combining a speciality restaurant, bar and complimentary street food offering when the ship enters service later this year.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed new details of the outdoor spaces aboard Seven Seas Prestige, introducing its first dedicated sports deck alongside a redesigned pool deck ahead of the ship’s December […]
Long before ending her career on the South African cruise circuit, and the hijacking that made her infamous, Achille Lauro had already survived an extraordinary catalogue of collisions, fires, explosions and misfortune.
TUI Cruises has announced a six-year partnership with Austrian winery Skoff Original that will see a new Wine & Culture programme introduced aboard Mein Schiff Flow from next year.
Four Seasons Yachts has unveiled two exclusive private island experiences for Four Seasons I’s inaugural Caribbean season.
AROYA Cruises has highlighted the Saudi-inspired design and artwork featured throughout its flagship vessel.
Dnata Travel Group has expanded its cruise leadership structure across the Middle East and Asia.
AIDA Cruises has cancelled its planned Middle East deployment for winter 2027/28.
Amangati, the first vessel in the Aman at Sea fleet, will make its Caribbean debut in late 2027 following its inaugural Mediterranean season.
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