Aroya Cruises has completed its second summer season in the Eastern Mediterranean, with Aroya now repositioning to the Red Sea.
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.
Aroya Cruises has completed its second summer season in the Eastern Mediterranean, with Aroya now repositioning to the Red Sea.
Royal Caribbean International has laid the keel for its as-yet-unnamed fifth Icon-class ship at Meyer Turku in Finland ahead of its planned 2028 debut.
Celebrity Cruises has marked the float-out of Celebrity Compass, its first river cruise ship, ahead of its planned debut in Europe in 2027.
Cordelia Cruises has taken delivery of Cordelia Sky, the former Norwegian Sky, with the ship now undergoing refurbishment in Turkey ahead of its India debut.
Explora Journeys has revealed new South America, Mediterranean, and Atlantic itineraries replacing its cancelled 2027-28 Middle East programme.
Carnival Cruise Line has opened bookings for Carnival Tropicale, which will begin sailing from Galveston on 15 April 2028.
MSC Cruises will bring MSC Sinfonia back to South Africa for the 2027-28 cruise season, with 32 sailings from Durban and Cape Town.
Viking’s second hydrogen-powered cruise ship, Viking Astrea, has been launched at Fincantieri’s Ancona shipyard ahead of its June 2027 debut.
Cordelia Cruises will launch the inaugural Indian season of Cordelia Sky from Mumbai on 23 October 2026.
Royal Caribbean’s Hero of the Seas has floated out for the first time at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Cunard will add 31 staterooms to Queen Mary 2 during an extensive refurbishment at Damen Shiprepair’s Brest shipyard in 2027.
AROYA Cruises will operate a special five-night Red Sea voyage from Jeddah to coincide with Saudi National Day.
MSC Cruises will introduce five new bar and lounge concepts aboard MSC World Asia when the ship begins sailing in December 2026.
Cruise Master will showcase seven international cruise lines at Arabian Travel Market 2026 in Dubai this September.
MSC Cruises has added a new sailing from Durban to MSC Armonia’s first South African season, bringing its debut forward to November 23rd, 2026.
Atlas Ocean Voyages has added seven pre-cruise safari and land programmes to its 2029 Africa season aboard Atlas Adventurer.
Seabourn will include an overnight stay in Cape Town and an exclusive shoreside event in the city during its 138-day 2029 World Cruise.
MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC Armonia’s repositioning voyage to South Africa due to the security situation in the Red Sea region.
Cunard will include maiden calls in Durban and an overnight stay in Cape Town during Queen Victoria’s 2027 World Voyage.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed details of the wellness facilities aboard Seven Seas Prestige, which is scheduled to enter service in December 2026.
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