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 Group, PortMiami, Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and construction partner Lemartec-NV2A JV have marked the groundbreaking of the new Cruise Terminal G at the Port of Miami.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is offering a complimentary two-category suite upgrade across its fleet on all destinations, including a grand voyage in 2026 between Doha and Cape Town.
Oceania Cruises has revealed the latest details of the accommodation design for its new ship Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in the company’s forthcoming Sonata Class.
Arcadia has departed Southampton on P&O Cruises’ 2026 world voyage, with South Africa positioned as a key highlight of the 100-night itinerary, reinforcing the country’s growing position as a strategic destination within […]
Oceania Vista has departed PortMiami on Oceania Cruises’ 180-day world voyage, with a Dubai-bound Middle East programme and a full Red Sea and Suez Canal transit forming one of the most closely […]
Ambassador Cruise Line will send its second ship Ambience for a scheduled dry dock at A&P Tyne in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, on January 7th, 2026, commencing a three-week programme of technical […]
The Port of Mombasa has marked the arrival of its first cruise ship of the year as Crystal Symphony of Crystal Cruises called at the island, opening what is expected to be […]
The global cruise industry is entering 2026 with a rapidly evolving set of travel behaviours that are reshaping itineraries, deployment strategies, and guest experiences and expectations across multiple markets.
MSC World Europa is scheduled to return to the Middle East for a second consecutive winter season in 2027/28, reinforcing the cruise line’s continued commitment to the Arabian Gulf as a core […]
Silversea’s Silver Muse has returned to service following a major refit and refurbishment at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Italy that has resulted in a substantial increase in guest capacity and a […]
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AROYA Cruises, a unit of Cruise Saudi and Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line, has moved to strengthen its presence in the Indian market with the appointment of Griffon Cruises as its […]
A growing number of UAE residents are choosing to spend the festive season aboard cruise ships, with demand for Christmas and New Year sailings from regional ports reaching near-capacity levels across the […]
Cruise lines homeporting in the Arabian Gulf are preparing for one of the busiest nights of the winter season, with multiple vessels scheduled to mark New Year’s Eve across the UAE’s principal […]
Aman at Sea, the joint venture between Aman Group and Cruise Saudi, has marked a significant construction milestone for its first vessel, Amangati, following the completion of the yacht’s hull and its […]
MSC Cruises has confirmed the reinstatement of Dubai and the Red Sea as part of its 2028 World Cruise itinerary, with sales now open for the 115-night voyage aboard MSC Magnifica.
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled details of its winter 2027/28 deployment, outlining a programme of more than 370 voyages across nearly 50 countries alongside the return of its Free at Sea Plus package.
A&K Sanctuary Retreats, a luxury vacation subsidiary of the A&K Travel Group (AKTG), has opened bookings for Nile Seray, the newest addition to its luxury Nile fleet.
MSC Cruises has completed a major refit and refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard ahead of her winter Mediterranean deployment and World Cruise.
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