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.
Holland America Line’s 23-year-old ship Oosterdam has returned to service following a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas, debuting a series of upgrades across staterooms and public areas ahead of her Mediterranean […]
Disney Cruise Line has revealed more details about the new experiences debuting aboard its upcoming ship Disney Adventure, which was floated out on Saturday at the Meyer Wismar shipyard in Germany.
Holland America Line is introducing a refreshed dining experience at Tamarind, its signature Pan-Asian specialty restaurant, with a revised menu and updated presentation set to roll out across five ships beginning in […]
Viking has marked the float out of its new Nile river cruise vessel Viking Amun during a ceremony at the Massara shipyard in Cairo.
Bahrain welcomed more than 140,100 international cruise tourists during the 2024/25 cruise season, which concluded in April, representing a 15% increase compared to the 2023/24 season, according to Bahrain Tourism and Exhibitions […]
Royal Caribbean International has welcomed its Oasis-class mega-ship Allure of the Seas back into service following her US$100 million refit and refurbishment at the Navantia shipyard in Cadiz, Spain.
Royal Caribbean International’s Utopia of the Seas is set to debut several onboard updates this May, including the addition of a larger non-smoking casino and a redesigned loyalty lounge.
Saudi Arabia’s start-up cruise line AROYA Cruises has revealed its inaugural Mediterranean cruise itineraries for the summer, as it expands beyond the Red Sea to destinations popular with the Middle East home […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will send its two oldest vessels, Seven Seas Mariner and the Seven Seas Voyager, into dry dock for a major refit and refurbishment as part of its Pursuit […]
Mwani Qatar, the operator of the country’s port and cruise terminals, has wrapped up the 2024/2025 cruise season at Doha Port, Qatar’s primary cruise tourism gateway, with the departure this week of […]
Costa Cruises has introduced a revised menu and live entertainment programme at Pizzeria Pummid’Oro aboard Costa Toscana, ahead of the ship’s upcoming 2025/26 deployment to the Middle East.
Windstar Cruises has released renderings of Star Seeker’s main dining and lounge venues ahead of the yacht’s December 2025 debut. The 224-passenger vessel is the line’s first purpose-built new ship and will […]
Celestyal Cruises has signed a three-year deal with Abu Dhabi, committing to homeport a vessel in the city for the coming three cruise seasons, sailing roundtrip voyages in the Arabian Gulf.
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed redevelopment plans for its private island destination Great Stirrup Cay, with new experiences, upgraded infrastructure, and more.
The Saudi Arabian cruise line start-up AROYA Cruises has released its first major media advertising campaign, starring Cristiano Ronaldo and Georgina RodrÃguez, as it looks to expand internationally.
Crystal has announced a new menu for its flagship Italian restaurant Osteria d’Ovidio, set to debut later this summer aboard the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony.
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has released the itinerary for its new 98-night World Cruise from Southampton in 2027 aboard Borealis, with Cape Town, South Africa featured as a key port of call.
Cunard Line’s newest vessel, Queen Anne, has made her maiden call to Cape Town, South Africa, just one week after she called in Durban at the new Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal, one […]
Aman at Sea, a joint venture between Cruise Saudi and Aman Group, has announced the name of its first cruising super yacht as Amangati.
Viking has placed an order for two additional ocean cruise ships from Fincantieri, and confirmed that its upcoming vessels Viking Libra and Viking Astrea will be hydrogen-powered.
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