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, the world’s first Arab cruise line, operated by Cruise Saudi and owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), continues to build its presence in global cruise tourism with a distinctly […]
SS Mendi, an ocean liner turned troopship pressed into service during the First World War, is remembered not for the sinking itself but for the way in which her passengers and crew met […]
Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas returned to service in April with fresh interiors and new staterooms following a high-speed refurbishment project in Cádiz, Spain.
Dubai will host the Middle East’s first dedicated business-to-business forum for polar expedition cruises on September 11th, 2025, bringing together regional travel agents and leading operators in one of the fastest-growing sectors […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a series of festive voyages through 2027, including itineraries featuring Cape Town and Dubai.
Viking has taken delivery of its newest river cruise ship in Egypt, Viking Amun at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that Ovation of the Seas will receive 40 additional staterooms as part of its upcoming Royal Amplified refurbishment.
MSC Cruises has confirmed it will amend the itinerary for its 2026 World Cruise on board the MSC Magnifica, dropping the Middle East segment of the voyage due to ongoing regional instability.
AROYA Cruises has confirmed that its flagship vessel, Aroya, will homeport in Dubai and Dammam during late winter 2026, marking the Saudi Arabian cruise line’s debut Arabian Gulf season.
Viking has announced details of its 2027-2028 World Cruise itineraries, with Cape Town among the ports scheduled for an overnight stay.
Cape Town in South Africa and Muscat in Oman have secured a spot among the top 20 most beautiful cruise ports in the world, according to new research by cruise travel cover […]
Princess Cruises has confirmed that the upcoming Star Princess will feature a reimagined version of Spellbound by Magic Castle, alongside announcing the ship’s successful completion of sea trials.
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed new details about its upcoming ship Carnival Festivale, as the vessel marked a key construction milestone with a keel laying ceremony at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, […]
Seabourn has released details of its 2027 summer ocean and 2027/28 expedition schedules, with a programme spanning all seven continents and featuring new itineraries across Alaska, Japan, Europe, the South Pacific, the […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed that two of its Jewel-class ships, Norwegian Jewel and Norwegian Pearl, will undergo revitalisations this autumn that will introduce the adults-only Vibe Beach Club.
The Saudi Ports Authority (Mawani) has signed an agreement with the National Petroleum & Petrochemical Tank & Pipelines Company (Petrotank) to establish an integrated bunkering hub at King Fahad Industrial Port in […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the Floating Spa concept across two of its vessels, Norwegian Viva and Norwegian Epic, offering a range of thermal experiences and treatments at sea.
Disney Cruise Line has reached two major milestones in its shipbuilding programme at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, with the float-out of Disney Destiny and the start of construction on […]
Aroya Cruises is aiming to attract the majority of its guests from overseas markets as it launches its Remarkably Arabian product in the Mediterranean for the first time.
Princess Cruises has announced the expansion of its Makoto Ocean specialty sushi restaurant to Diamond Princess and Sapphire Princess, with openings planned for autumn 2025.
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