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.
The Ministry of Heritage and Tourism (MHT) in Oman has signed an agreement with Singapore-based Resorts World Cruises to boost cruise tourism to Oman in the coming winter season, according to a press […]
Holland America Line is introducing enhanced stateroom décor packages for birthdays, anniversaries, and other special occasions on all its ships.
Resorts World Cruises will sail the first cruise of its debut Arabian Gulf season from Dubai on November 1st, coinciding with Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights.
Demand for short weekend cruises out of Dubai have surged ahead of the debut in the region of the Singapore-based cruise line Resorts World Cruises, according to travel agents in the UAE […]
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that its new ship Norwegian Aqua will debut the world’s first at-sea Prince-themed concert show, along with a range of other entertainment options.
Disney Cruise Line has revealed a range of short four-night itineraries to the Bahamas and the Western Caribbean aboard its new ship Disney Destiny for 2025.
Cruise Saudi, a part of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and the owner of the Arab world’s first-ever homegrown domestic cruise line, has officially announced the launch of AROYA Cruises.
Oman is targeting further growth in its local cruise sector, introducing new visa categories for cruise ship passengers and crew that will make it easier for both to visit the country multiple […]
Resorts World Cruises has revealed the full extent to which it will adapt its onboard experience for Middle Eastern passengers during its first press conference in Dubai, alongside Dubai Department of Economy […]
MSC Euribia will be returning to the Middle East for the 2025/26 winter cruise season, sailing week-long roundtrip itineraries out of Dubai in the Arabian Gulf.
Resorts World Cruises has signed an agreement with Adnec Group for its subsidiary Tourism 365 to provide ground handling services during the cruise line’s upcoming debut cruise season in the Arabian Gulf.
MSC Cruises is offering up to 40% off on a range of cruises out of Durban during the coming 2024/25 cruise season aboard MSC Musica.
Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for the inaugural cruises of its new vessel Star Seeker, set to join the fleet in December 2025.
With upwards of 350 cruise ships at sea on any given day, and more than more than 1,200 ports around the world at which ships regularly call, it takes an immense amount […]
Azamara is offering up to $500 onboard credit and a choice of complimentary Wi-Fi, or a Premium Beverage Package, for guests that book a veranda or suite until September 30th, 2024 on […]
Cape Town’s top tourism and cruise hub the V&A Waterfront will move ahead with the next phase of its R20 billion redevelopment next year.
Carnival Splendor will debut a range of new onboard enhancements following her dry dock in Singapore when she returns to Australia later this year.
MSC Cruises SA, the local subsidiary of the global MSC Cruises Group, remains committed to hiring more South Africans for shipboard and shoreside positions, but local cruise and transport infrastructure needs to […]
Silversea is experiencing a resurgence of demand for its West African itineraries out of Cape Town, after they were reinstated in 2025 following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seabourn has announced its lineup of entertainers and Seabourn Conversations speakers for the 90-day Grand Africa Voyage aboard Seabourn Sojourn in 2024.
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