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.
MSC Cruises has confirmed that MSC Euribia has transited the Strait of Hormuz, amid reports of an incident near a cruise ship after Iran closed the Strait and fired on international shipping.
MSC Cruises, TUI Cruises, and Celestyal Cruises are actively moving vessels out of the Arabian Gulf following confirmation that the Strait of Hormuz is open.
Cruise ships that have remained docked in the Arabian Gulf since late February amid tensions between the US and Iran have begun to depart the region.
Swan Hellenic has announced two extended itineraries along the west coast of Africa for 2026, alongside plans to expand its regional programme out of Cape Town in 2027.
TUI Cruises has cancelled a planned 2026 repositioning voyage from Cape Town, South Africa aboard Mein Schiff Flow.
Norwegian Cruise Line has reached a key stage in the construction of its next newbuild, with Norwegian Aura touching water for the first time at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Oceania Cruises has revealed further details of a new speciality restaurant set to debut aboard Oceania Sonata in 2027.
Princess Cruises has signed agreements with Fincantieri to build three new cruise ships, in an all-new class that will be the cruise lines largest to date.
TUI Cruises has confirmed that its newbuild Mein Schiff Flow will be redeployed to Northern Europe for the winter 2026/27 season, cancelling previously planned itineraries in the Middle East.
Holland America Line has announced a multiyear investment programme valued at more than US$500 million to refurbish six ships, marking the largest fleet update in the company’s 153-year history.
After 27 years sailing with Norwegian Cruise Line and carrying an estimated 2.5 million passengers, Norwegian Sky is set to leave the fleet later this year, with its final voyage scheduled to […]
Queen Mary 2 departed Cape Town Monday April 13th, 2026, on a 17-night cruise to Southampton, marking the final sector of her 110-night 2026 world voyage.
MSC Group’s Cruise Division has announced plans to develop Sandy Cay, a second private island destination in The Bahamas, scheduled to open in 2028. The island will be located adjacent to Ocean […]
Meyer Werft has presented a new concept for a fully battery-electric cruise ship at Seatrade Cruise Global in Miami, outlining a potential pathway towards significantly lower-emission operations within the sector.
Cunard Line’s Queen Mary 2 called in Durban on Thursday as part of her 110-night world voyage, marking a South African stopover ahead of her scheduled cruise from Cape Town on April […]
MSC Cruises has cancelled the first sailing of MSC Euribia’s European summer programme, following a delay in the vessel’s repositioning from the Arabian Gulf.
Crystal has released new renderings showcasing specialty dining venues aboard its upcoming vessel Crystal Grace, offering further detail on the ship’s onboard experience ahead of its planned debut in June 2028.
Royal Caribbean’s Harmony of the Seas has entered drydock in Cádiz for a major refit and refurbishment ahead of its return to service and subsequent redeployment to the Caribbean.
Norwegian Cruise Line has sent Norwegian Sun into drydock in Singapore ahead of her 22-night sailing from Cape Town to Southampton in May 2026.
Emerald Cruises & Tours has launched its newest superyacht, Emerald Kaia, following a transit through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal that it brought it into the Mediterranean.
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