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.
Cunard Line has unveiled its latest programme of global voyages with 195 new itineraries across its fleet, visiting 115 destinations in 32 countries between April 2027 and January 2028.
Frank Del Rio, the former President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has joined the board of […]
TUI Cruises has celebrated the launch of Mein Schiff Flow, the second vessel in its new InTUItion class, at a ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.Â
Celebrity Cruises has announced a US$250 million refit and refurbishment programme for its Solstice-class ships, beginning with Celebrity Solstice, which will return to service in March 2026 following an extensive update.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has released new details about the suite categories aboard its upcoming ship, Seven Seas Prestige, set to debut in late 2026.Â
Celestyal Cruises has launched special promotions for summer across 87 itineraries, including Arabian Gulf cruises for the upcoming 2025/26 Middle East season.
MSC Cruises is bringing its luxury all-inclusive ship-within-a-ship concept, the MSC Yacht Club, to MSC Magnificaas part ofsignificant enhancements being made to the ship that will also see the introduction of the new […]
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Opera will operate year-round in the South Caribbean beginning in winter 2026/27 through summer 2027, which suggests her upcoming 2025/26 summer cruise season in South Africa […]
MSC Cruises has launched a special promotion for the upcoming 2025/26 cruise season out of Durban, offering guests 50% off the second passenger on select sailings aboard MSC Opera.Â
The all-new class of cruise ships being developed for AIDA Cruises by Italian shipyard Fincantieri could be shared with other cruise lines in the Carnival Corporation group, according to Felix Eichhorn, CEO […]
South African travellers are no longer choosing between local and international cruises—they’re increasingly doing both, according to Antoinette Turner, General Manager at Flight Centre South Africa.Â
Seabourn Cruise Line has announced the launch of its new entertainment concept Seabourn Six across its ocean fleet, following an initial announcement of the roll out last year.
AIDA Cruises has confirmed its intention to refurbish all seven of its Sphinx class ships, the oldest group of vessels in the fleet, as part of the ongoing AIDA Evolution refit programme.
Norwegian cruise line Hurtigruten, is increasing capacity on its premium Signature offering, with MS Midnatsol joining sister ship, MS Trollfjord, and MS Finnmarken in the Signature fleet from summer 2026.
Qatar Tourism and Mwani Qatar have hosted a closing ceremony marking the end of the 2024/2025 cruise season at Old Doha Port.
The inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum will take place in Cairo on June 1st and 2nd, 2025, as the country looks to leverage robust growth in the regional cruise sector and drive a new […]
With Eid Al Adha and the summer holidays approaching, Norwegian Cruise Line offers Middle East travellers a well-timed opportunity to explore Europe by sea without the usual complexities of land-based travel.
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection is preparing to launch its second vessel, Luminara, following the successful completion of sea trials under the supervision of shipbuilder Chantiers de l’Atlantique.
Princess Cruises is set to return to Antarctica for the 2026/27 season, offering immersive South America itineraries.
MSC Cruises has announced a global update to its specialty dining offering, introducing fixed-fee menus and more flexible dining packages across its fleet, providing guests with greater value, clarity, and convenience when […]
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