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.
Royal Caribbean International has cancelled two cruises through the Red Sea onboard the Voyager of the Seas due to ongoing unrest in Yemen and Houthi attacks on international shipping.
Oceania Cruises, recognised for its focus on culinary and destination-driven experiences, has announced details of a new dining venue, the Crêperie, set to debut aboard its latest ship, Allura, in July 2025.
Royal Caribbean has announced plans for its latest destination project, Perfect Day Mexico, set to debut in 2027 on Mexico’s Caribbean coast in Mahahual.
Asyad Ports has announced plans to redevelop its cruise terminal in Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, with bids now open for contractors.
Silver Shadow has made her maiden port call at the new Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal off the city’s iconic JBR and Palm Island, becoming the eighth cruise vessel to do so since […]
Royal Caribbean International has marked the keel laying for its newest Icon class vessel, which is yet to be named and will be a sister ship to Icon and Star of the […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the dining, bar, and lounge concepts that will be available aboard its new Norwegian Luna, a sister ship to Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Aqua, with many brand […]
Royal Caribbean International has celebrated the float out of its new mega-ship Star of the Seas at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has sent Europa into dry dock in Germany for a three-week overhaul in Bremerhaven that will see the ship’s machinery and equipment upgraded and reclassed.
Ross Volk, Managing Director of MSC Cruises South Africa, has called for a national indaba to address the key challenges facing South Africa’s cruise industry and unlock its full economic potential.
Cunard Line has modified two itineraries for its World Cruises in 2026 aboard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne, due to the security crisis in the Red Sea, which prevents cruise lines […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has expanded its South African cruise offerings for the upcoming 2024/25 cruise season, with two ships set to sail voyages from Cape Town.
Holland America Line is celebrating the holiday season with themed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year food and beverage menus across its fleet.
Cape Town’s cruise sector is set for major growth as the new Cruise Cape Town initiative, a public-private partnership, aims to attract more cruise lines, boost the local economy, and promote sustainable […]
MSC Cruises has cancelled its 24-night repositioning voyage aboard MSC Musica from Durban to Genoa, which was due to depart in April next year at the end of the upcoming 2024/25 South […]
As the security situation in the Red Sea prompts cruise lines to rethink their routes, Africa is growing in popularity as an emerging cruise destination.
Carnival Cruise Line has unveiled food and beverage offerings at its new Caribbean destination Celebration Key in the Bahamas, which is set to open in July 2025.
MSC Cruises has partnered with Eataly to introduce the restaurant aboard MSC World America, its newest ship and the latest in the World-class lineup.
In a sign of the Middle East cruise sector’s ongoing recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, this coming cruise season is expected to welcome well north of 1 million cruise tourists to the […]
Disney Dream has entered drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Brest, France, to undergo a series of significant upgrades following the completion of her summer program in Europe.
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