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.
Seabourn is expanding its culinary programme to strengthen guests’ connection to the destinations they visit. New initiatives include regionally inspired menus, chef-led shore excursions, and updated onboard dining concepts, with a focus […]
Port Sultan Qaboos in Oman, the cruise port gateway to Muscat, is set to undergo a redevelopment that will include berth expansions following a record 2024/25 season, with new infrastructure potentially capable […]
Middle East cruise industry navigates shifting dynamics as regional tensions raise questions around 2025/26 deployments.
The 2025/26 Middle East cruise season cements the region’s status as a favoured winter cruise hub, with more than 300 sailings from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha connecting the Arabian Gulf to […]
Carnival Cruise Line has returned Carnival Valor to service following a dry dock that introduced several upgrades, including the addition of a WaterWorks aqua park and a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge.
AROYA Cruises, the first homegrown cruise line in the Arab world, has departed Jeddah on its inaugural repositioning voyage to Istanbul, where its sole vessel Aroya will be based for the summer.
Celestyal Cruises has released the first images of its upgraded cabin offering onboard Celestyal Discovery, following the ship’s second extensive refit and refurbishment in Athens earlier this year.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the Skyview Regent Suite, the largest all-inclusive, ultra-luxury cruise ship suite in history, will debut aboard its upcoming new vessel Seven Seas Prestige.Â
Royal Caribbean International has announced a series of upgrades to its Oasis-class vessel Wonder of the Seas, enhancing onboard entertainment and guest amenities ahead of her repositioning to Miami.
Costa Cruises has unveiled a renewed portfolio of itineraries for summer 2025, expanding its Sea & Land Destinations programme across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Cunard Line has partnered with Abbey Road Studios to introduce a new and exclusive Listening Lounge experience aboard Queen Elizabeth.Â
Marella Cruises has launched a new gastropub concept restaurant, Piccadilly’s, across its fleet, offering guests a relaxed all-inclusive British dining experience as one of the main restaurants.
Once known primarily as a cruise turnaround port, Dubai is now positioning itself as a destination in its own right—one that aims to turn brief ship calls into lasting visitor engagement.
South Africa is set for a record 2025/26 cruise season, with 22 ships scheduled to make 89 calls as Cape Town cements its role as a key turnaround port for global repositioning […]
Oceania Cruises has marked the start of construction on Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in its new Sonata Class, with a steel-cutting ceremony at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy.Â
Amid temporary rerouting and security concerns, cruise executives remain firm in their view that the Red Sea is still the Middle East’s most compelling cruise destination, offering a rare blend of heritage, […]
Princess Cruises has released details of its 2027 Europe season, on sale June 11th, 2025, offering more than 200 sailings throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Transatlantic crossings between the Americas and […]
As AROYA Cruises gears up for its first fly-cruise season in the Mediterranean for Saudi and wider Middle Eastern cruise markets, the cruise line has revealed the onboard experience available as it […]
Four Seasons Yachts has released further information about the marina experience aboard Four Seasons I, the first vessel in its new yacht collection, which is scheduled to debut in 2026.
The Arabian Gulf cruise sector is gaining momentum, but industry leaders say a regional cruise visa could be the missing link to unlocking seamless itineraries, longer deployments, and broader international appeal.
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