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.
Cruise Saudi has signed an agreement with the University of Prince Mugrin (UPM) in Madinah to support talent development in Saudi Arabia’s growing cruise sector, ahead of the maiden cruise of its […]
Asuka Cruises, the Japanese cruise line owned by NYK Group, will offer a world cruise aboard its classic cruise ship Asuka II next year, with the 103-night itinerary departing Japan on March […]
The Fred Olsen cruise liner Balmoral is currently in drydock at the A&P Shipyard in Falmouth, England, for both technical maintenance and an extensive refurbishment that will extend her service life for […]
TUI Cruises has announced the cancellation of three repositioning cruises that were set to traverse the Red Sea in late 2025 aboard Mein Schiff 4, Mein Schiff 5, and Mein Schiff 6, […]
Oceania Cruises has released a range of added value special deals on more than 100 global voyages in 2025 and 2026, including a Cape Town departure aboard Sirena in December next year.
Celestyal Cruises and Dubai have marked the maiden call in the city of the cruise ship Celestyal Journey with a dhow escort, traditional plaque exchange ceremony and a night of celebratory entertainment.
Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s Line’s exclusive destination in The Bahamas known for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters, is being renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay ahead of its redevelopment.
The SH Diana of Swan Hellenic is back at sea after mechanical failures on a cruise from Cape Town, South Africa proved so controversial that some passengers staged a hunger strike and […]
The Saudi Arabian cruise line AROYA Cruises has made its grand debut in Jeddah, its new homeport, with its first ship Aroya docking for the first time in the kingdom this week.
Bahrain has marked the start to the 2024/25 cruise season with the arrival this week of MSC Euribia on a 7-night roundtrip cruise out of Dubai and Doha.
Cunard Line has announce what it is calling an “era-defining” refurbishment of Queen Elizabeth ahead of her inaugural Caribbean programme sailing from Miami and her debut Alaska season from Seattle in 2025.
The Saudi Arabian start-up cruise line AROYA Cruises has revealed new details about the dining experiences available aboard its first cruise ship, Aroya, ahead of her debut later this month in the […]
Celestyal Cruises has commenced its first-ever homeporting cruise season in the Arabian Gulf, with Celestyal Journey departing Doha, Qatar on November 30th for the first of several dozen round-trip itineraries.
The luxury cruise line Viking has taken delivery of its newest ocean ship, Viking Vela, during a delivery ceremony at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.Â
Doha Port held a ceremony on Saturday, November, 30th marking the arrival of Celestyal Journey, which signalled the start to Qatar’s 2024/25 cruise season.Â
MSC Euribia has arrived in the United Arab Emirates to commence her first ever winter season in the Middle East, sailing roundtrip from Dubai, but also offering Abu Dhabi and Doha as […]
Windstar Cruises has marked the float out of its first Star class newbuild at the WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal.
MSC Cruises has provided an update on the construction progress of its newest ship, MSC World America, which remains on track to launch in less than five months.
Carnival Corporation has announced significant leadership changes, appointing new presidents for Princess Cruises, Holland America Line, and Seabourn Cruises. These appointments mark a strategic reshuffle within the corporation as it focuses on […]
AROYA Cruises first vessel, Aroya, has left Bremerhaven, Germany, bound for her new homeport in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, ahead of a maiden season in the Red Sea due to begin on December […]
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