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.
Cape Town played a prominent role in Silversea’s recently completed 2026 World Cruise, with South African cuisine, culture, and safari experiences featuring among the highlights of the 140-day voyage.
Cape Town and South Africa’s safari destinations will feature prominently in a new global itinerary unveiled by Viking, with the cruise line opening bookings for the 142-day world voyage.
Cunard Line is set to increase capacity aboard its flagship ocean liner Queen Mary 2 with the addition of 30 new staterooms as part of a major refurbishment scheduled for 2027.
Seabourn Quest has returned to service following what Seabourn describes as the most extensive interior refurbishment ever undertaken across its fleet.
AROYA Cruises’ vessel Aroya will serve as a floating athletes’ village during the 2026 Mediterranean Games in Italy.
Cape Town is set to play a key role in Azamara Cruises’s expanded 2028 deployment, with South Africa prominently featured in the line’s 175-night world cruise and a series of longer regional […]
Strong forward bookings for 2027 are placing pressure on cruise capacity and pricing, as travellers delay plans following Middle East disruption and shift demand to future sailings.
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that its new Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay will officially open on September 4th, 2026, marking the latest phase of a major redevelopment of the […]
Virgin Voyages’ Valiant Lady has returned to service following a dry dock in Palermo, Italy, emerging with 10 redesigned public spaces, a new Indian restaurant, and an expanded entertainment programme.
Carnival Cruise Line has completed a major expansion of its private Bahamian destination, RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay, adding new guest facilities and a pier that will allow larger ships to call at […]
Viking has officially named its newest ocean vessel, Viking Mira, during a traditional naming ceremony in Venice, Italy.
Construction has officially begun on Crystal Grace, as luxury cruise operator Crystal marked the ceremonial steel cutting of its newest ocean vessel at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera, Italy.
Silver Wind of Silversea Cruises made a rare transit through central London over the weekend, passing beneath Tower Bridge as part of a scheduled call on the River Thames.
Margaritaville at Sea has revealed new spa, fitness, and lifestyle venues that will debut aboard its upcoming vessel, Beachcomber, when the ship enters service in 2027.
Celestyal has cancelled its Arabian Gulf programme for the 2026/27 winter season, opting instead to expand operations in the Mediterranean and launch its first-ever Western Mediterranean itineraries.
Carnival Cruise Line has completed refurbishment projects aboard two of its vessels, with new guest facilities added to Carnival Glory and an extensive dry dock programme completed on Carnival Magic.
Seven Seas Voyager has returned to service following a 25-day dry dock in Marseille, completing the latest phase of Regent Seven Seas Cruises’ fleet-wide Pursuit of Perfection refurbishment programme.
Azamara Cruises has continued the rollout of its revamped onboard entertainment programme, with Azamara Journey becoming the second vessel in the fleet to debut new stage productions developed in partnership with RWS […]
More than 85,000 passengers sailed with MSC Cruises during the 2025/26 South African cruise season, as the company reported strong demand ahead of the arrival of a new ship for the 2026/27 […]
South Africa is set to play a prominent role in Holland America Line’s 2028 Grand World Voyage aboard Volendam, with the itinerary including an extended stay in Cape Town and a broader […]
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