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.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded an AED431 million contract to build a 1.5 kilometre bridge that will provide Dubai Harbour with direct access to Sheikh Zayed Road, the main […]
Crystal Cruises has replaced a set of itineraries aboard Crystal Symphony that were scheduled to sail through the Red Sea in late 2024 and early 2025, due to ongoing security concerns in […]
Disney Cruise Line has revealed dining and entertainment details for its upcoming cruise ship Disney Treasure, a sister ship to Disney Wish, as well as itinerary and onboard details for the upcoming […]
Crystal Cruises is bouncing back strong from its suspension of services with an order for two ships from Fincantieri, and an option for a third.
Celestyal Cruises is increasing its Arabian Gulf deployment to two ships for the 2025/26 Middle East cruise season, with roundtrip itineraries out of Abu Dhabi in the UAE and Doha in Qatar.
Viking Ocean Cruises has signed an agreement with the Italian shipyard Fincantieri for the construction of two new cruise ships, according to a press release.
The Oceania Cruises ship Insignia has rescued 68 people that were adrift in the Atlantic approximately 440 miles south of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, a few weeks after setting sail on […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has signed a deal with Italian shipyard Fincantieri to add a new ship class called Prestige to its fleet, with the first vessel due for delivery in 2026.
Explora Journeys, the new luxury cruise line under the MSC Cruises umbrella, has announced that the delivery of its next ship, Explora II, will be delayed until September.
Oceania Cruises is expanding its culinary offering with new sushi and Indian cuisine options at Terrace Café and an updated poolside lunch menu at Waves Grill across its fleet in a push […]
Sea Cloud Cruises’ has announced that its classic sailing cruise ship Sea Cloud will undergo an extensive refit and refurbishment following her 2025 European season.
The Saudi Arabian hotel developer Al-Othaim Investment has announced ambitious plans to build a mammoth cruising hotel resort featuring a shopping mall, apartments, villas, and even a commercial office complex.
Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of its sixth Oasis class ship Utopia of the Seas at a handover ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
AD Ports Group, the UAE-based port operations and logistics company, has signed a concession agreement with the Red Sea Ports Authority (RSPA) to develop, operate and manage three cruise terminals in Safaga, […]
Celebrity Cruises has celebrated the start of construction of its next ship, the latest Edge-class vessel Celebrity Xcel, with a keel laying ceremony at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
MSC Cruises‘ new World class cruise ship, MSC World America will offer an array of new facilities and activities for families, including the line’s largest and most technologically advanced kids’ area yet, […]
MSC Cruises was one of the first cruise lines to cancel repositioning voyages to and from Dubai, and reroute its cruise ships around Africa instead of the through the Red Sea and […]
The German cruise line TUI Cruises has accepted delivery of its new cruise ship Mein Schiff 7 during a ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Resorts World Cruises has appointed Rayna Tours as their PSA (Preferred Sales Agent) ahead of their debut cruise season in the Arabian Gulf out of Dubai.
The P&O Cruises Australia brand, part of the Carnival Corp portfolio, will shut down in 2025, with the three ships operating under the brand set to be absorbed into the Carnival Cruise […]
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