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.
Silversea has unveiled a series of updates to its 2026 World Cruise, The Curious and the Sea, introducing new events, culinary experiences, and entertainment features, including new destination events in Cape Town, […]
Oceania Cruises has unveiled a new 129-day voyage, the Kangaroo Route, sailing from Sydney to London via Dubai in the UAE aboard Oceania Vista in 2027.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced its 2026 Dance Visions programme, featuring an international roster of acclaimed choreographers and dancers set to perform aboard its luxury vessels Europa and Europa 2.
Crystal Cruises has announced that Crystal Symphony will enter drydock in November 2025 for a three-week refurbishment, with updates planned for selected suites, public areas, and technical systems.
Celebrity Cruises has released the first details of its 2027–2028 deployment, featuring more than 175 sailings to over 180 destinations across Europe, Alaska, Hawaii, Australia, Japan, Canada, and New England.
The sinking of Oceanos was not merely a shipwreck, but a rare moment when human courage overcame the total collapse of command at sea.
Fincantieri has launched Viking Mira, the latest addition to Viking’s ocean fleet, at its Ancona shipyard, marking the first time the ship has touched water since construction began.
Celestyal has rolled out a revamped cruise and land packaging tool for travel advisors in North America, rebranding the service as Celestyal Sail & Stay, with plans to extend the offering to its […]
Disney Cruise Line is preparing for a major milestone as its newest and largest ever ship, Disney Adventure, prepares to leave the shipyard in Wismar, Germany, for the first time in August.
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced further details of its ongoing redevelopment of Great Stirrup Cay, its private island in the Bahamas, with a new six-acre waterpark and a range of upgraded amenities […]
A tsunami warning triggered by a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the Russian coast Tuesday forced cruise ships to leave Hawaiian ports, including Norwegian Cruise Line‘s Pride of America, the only large, US-flagged […]
A 28-year-old South African woman has been stabbed multiple times aboard Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, during an attack by a fellow South African crew member while the […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its deployment for the spring and summer 2027 travel season, comprising more than 500 voyages across its 20-ship fleet.
Federal authorities are investigating an incident aboard the Carnival Dream that reportedly occurred on Wednesday while the ship was at sea, according to a spokesperson from the FBI’s Houston office.
Costa Cruises has confirmed that it will cancel all planned winter 2025/26 itineraries in the Arabian Gulf aboard Costa Toscana, including repositioning voyages via Cape Town, citing continued uncertainty in the Middle East.
Azamara has spotlighted a selection of extended voyages for 2025 and 2026 in response to growing demand for longer, more immersive travel experiences, a trend known as ‘slowcations’.
Holland America Line is upgrading its entertainment programme across the fleet, with new live music performances, refreshed World Stage productions, and a revised onboard entertainment team structure.
Norwegian Cruise Line has released its Spring/Summer 2027 cruise programme, featuring more than 500 voyages across 150 ports in 59 countries, with a focus on port-intensive itineraries and extended stays, popular with […]
The RMS St. Helena, long known for her service between Cape Town and the remote British territory of Saint Helena, is being refitted for a new life as a small expedition cruise […]
Celestyal Cruises has announced a special December sailing that will give guests front-row access to the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, combining the thrill of Formula 1 with a cruise featuring ley […]
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