MSC World Europa on Sunday night became the largest cruise ship ever to have its naming ceremony held in the Middle East.
MSC World Europa named in Qatar in historic ceremony ahead of FIFA World Cup
World’s largest cruise ship Wonder of the Seas finally debuts in North America
After waiting several weeks for her to finish her maiden season in Europe, the US market will finally get to experience Wonder of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in the world […]
Fred Olsen reveals shorter cruises to Middle East within 2023 World Cruise
Fred Olsen Cruise Line will be sending its new shop Borealis to the Middle East as part of it’s Around the World in 80 Days world cruise, but with shorter itineraries on […]
Azamara Pursuit to spend 2023/24 cruise season in Cape Town
Azamara Cruises will replace Azamara Journey with her sister ship Azamara Pursuit for the 2023/24 South African cruise season out of Cape Town.
Australian officials say no cause for alarm as cruise ship docks with COVID onboard
Majestic Princess departed Sydney on Saturday, November 12th, as scheduled, despite a COVID-19 outbreak affecting 800 people during its last cruise.
MSC reports record demand for Middle East as World Europa arrives in Doha
MSC has seen a record number of cruise bookings for the month of October, led by MSC World Europa sailing roundtrip from Dubai in the Arabian Gulf this coming cruise season.
Dubai Harbour integrates cruise tourism with range of events for 2022/23 season
Dubai Harbour has announced a range of events to coincide with the 2022/23 cruise season, with ships operating for the first time from both Dubai Harbour and Port Rashid.
Azamara returns to South Africa for 2022/23 cruise season out of Cape Town
Azamara Cruises will be coming back to South Africa for the 2022/23 cruise season for the first time since the pandemic disruptions of the 2020 cruise season.
New details revealed on Luna Park aboard Dubai-bound MSC World Europa
MSC Cruises has revealed new details about the Luna Park multifunctional entertainment venue aboard its largest-ever cruise ship MSC World Europa, which is sailing from Dubai for the coming cruise season.
Norwegian Cruise Line delays Prima-class deliveries by one yearÂ
Norwegian Cruise Line has made changes to its upcoming cruise ship delivery schedule, with its Prima-class vessels delayed by a year through 2027.
Queen Anne delivery pushed back to May 2024 amid ongoing shipyard delays
Cunard Line has announced a delay to the introduction of its newest cruise ship, Queen Anne, with the 3000-passenger ship now due to enter service in May, 2024 instead of at the […]
Norwegian Jade to repeat popular Dubai to Athens cruise in 2023
Norwegian Cruise Line will reprise its popular UAE to Europe grand voyage in 2023, with Norwegian Jade sailing from Dubai to Athens after her grand voyages to and from South Africa. Norwegian […]
AIDAaura bringing German flair to 2023/24 South Africa cruise season
The German cruise line AIDA will be homeporting its ship AIDAaura in South Africa for the 2023/24 cruise season, carrying on an annual tradition that has become popular with its home market.
Queen Mary 2 to sail to Singapore, Sydney and Hong Kong from Dubai in 2023
Cunard Line have announced a three-part, 38-night cruise from Dubai to Sydney aboard Queen Mary 2 for 2023.
Oceania Cruises returning Insignia to SA for one-off cruise in 2023
After the 2021/22 cruise season was largely lost due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, Oceania Cruises have announced they will return Insignia to South Africa for a Cape Town departure in […]
Turkey to feature on inaugural cruise itineraries for new Sun Princess
Princess Cruises will be bringing its new cruise ship Sun Princess to the Middle East, with port calls in Turkey featuring on the inaugural cruise itineraries.
Princess Cruises announces invite-only 360 Experience aboard Discovery Princess
Princess Cruises will debut a new feature called the 360 Experience aboard its new ship Discovery Princess, with plans to retrofit it aboard Enchanted Princess as well.
Costa Cruises to broadcast Qatar FIFA World Cup matches live across fleet
Costa Cruises will broadcast the official matches of the Qatar football World Cup live from November 20th to December 18th, on Sport 24, the ship’s dedicated sports channel.
Carnival Cruise Line takes delivery of Mardi Gras sister ship Carnival Celebration
Carnival Cruise Line’s new Excel-class cruise ship Carnival Celebration is on her way to Southampton after being delivered by the Meyer Turku shipyard.
QE2 Dubai floating hotel reopens Pavilion al fresco dining restaurant
QE2 Dubai, the only floating hotel in the Middle East, has reopened its al fresco dining venue, The Pavilion, ahead of the high tourism season during the cooler winter months.
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