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 German government is likely to acquire an 80% stake in the Meyer Werft shipyard to rescue the cruise ship builder from the financial crisis it has faced following the disruption caused […]
Royal Caribbean Group has signed an agreement with Finnish shipbuilder Meyer Turku to order a fourth Icon Class ship for delivery to its flagship brand Royal Caribbean International in 2027.Â
Plans to launch a cruise ferry service between Dubai and Kochi in Kerala, India are moving ahead, with local authorities having short-listed two companies that have shown interest in operating the service.
Celestyal Cruises has cancelled its scheduled repositioning cruises through the Red Sea and Suez Canal at the begining and end of its upcoming 2024/25 Middle East season in the Arabian Gulf.
Crystal Cruises is collaborating with Michelin star chefs Massimiliano and Raffaele Alajmo to create a new cullinary experience at the specialty dining venue Osteria d’Ovidio on both Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity.Â
Windstar Cruises has revealed new details about the first of its two upcoming newbuild cruise ships, Star Seeker, which is due for delivery in January, 2026.
Viking has taken delivery of its newest Nile River cruise ship, Viking Hathor, during a ceremony in Cairo, Egypt.
Royal Caribbean International has revealed the first details about its new Icon-class cruise ship Star of the Seas, which is due for delivery in August, 2025, and will homeport in Port Canaveral.
Disney Cruise Line has revealed that its new Singapore-based cruise ship Disney Adventure will feature the Disney Imagination Garden, a central themed area with landscapes inspired by Disney stories.
MSC Cruises has held a groundbreaking ceremony for its new cruise terminal at the Port of Galveston in Texas, the cruise line’s second cruise terminal in the United States.
AIDA Cruises has amended the spring 2025 itineraries for three of its ships due to the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea area.
TUI Cruises has cancelled two repositioning cruises between Europe and Asia that were meant to transit through the Suez Canal and Red Sea, due to ongoing security risks in the area.
AROYA Cruises, the Saudi Arabian cruise line backed by PIF-owned Cruise Saudi, has signed an MoU with fellow PIF-owned Sawani Co, as part of its commitment to showcasing Arabian preferences and Saudi […]
British wildlife television presenter Michaela Strachan is set to join Fred Olsen Cruise Line again in 2025 for a cruise aboard Bolette from Cape Town, South Africa, as well as a 2024 […]
Royal Caribbean International has revealed additional details on the refit and refurbishment of Allure of the Seas ahead of her summer program in the Western Mediterranean.
Disney Cruise Line has confirmed an order with German shipyard Meyer Werft for four new cruise ships, due for delivery between 2027 and 2031.
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering savings of up to 30% on its upcoming African itineraries aboard Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Sky during the 2024/25 cruise season.
Cordelia Cruises is considering adding more international destinations to its itineraries, and is in the process of adding two new cruise ships to its fleet as it looks to capitalise on the […]
TUI Cruises has announced details of the retail offerings to be available on its new ship Mein Schiff 7, following the signing of a collaboration agreement with Starboard, a leading cruise retail […]
Disney Destiny, the new Wish-class vessel in the Disney Cruise Line fleet, will feature a range of hero and villain-themed attractions inspired by Disney, Pixar and Marvel, when she is launched in […]
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