Silversea has taken final delivery of its new luxury cruise ship Silver Nova, the class leader in a new series of expeditionary vessels for the cruise line.
Silversea takes delivery of Silver Nova, the first in a new class of luxury vessels
Carnival Cruise Line to introduce new late-night snack menu fleetwide
Carnival Cruise Line continues to expand its dining options with a new menu of late-night snacks following hot on the heels of a revamped main dining room menu that is being rolled […]
New luxury expedition ship Seabourn Pursuit to carry two submersiblesÂ
Seabourn Pursuit, the newest luxury expedition cruise ship from the brand, will feature a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences when she is introduced, including Zodiac cruising, scuba diving, scuba diving, kayaking, and underwater […]
Norwegian Cruise Line announces first major refurbishment for Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Joy is due to undergo her first major refit and refurbishment since she entered service in 2017, with an overhaul scheduled for January 22nd to February 12th, 2024.
AROYA comes out swinging for Saudi cruise market with first sponsorship deal
Saudi Arabia’s first-ever homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises has signed a three-year Gold Sponsorship deal with the local Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr as it makes a major play for the […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises joins leading UAE hotel loyalty program GHA
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has joined the loyalty program of the UAE-based Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.
Holland America to cruise Dubai to Fort Lauderdale aboard Zuiderdam in 2024
Holland America Line has added Dubai to its line-up of cruise departures next year, with the Vista-class Zuiderdam sailing from Dubai to Fort Lauderdale on April 5th, 2024.
Fred Olsen to cruise from Dubai to UK in 2024 aboard Borealis
Fred Olsen Cruise Line is sailing the old maritime Silk Road in 2024 with a westbound cruise from Dubai to the UK via the Mediterranean and iconic Suez Canal.
Norwegian Dawn to cruise between Dubai and Doha during 2023/24 cruise season
Norwegian Dawn will spend part of the 2023/24 Middle East cruise season sailing between Dubai and Doha on 7-night open-jaw itineraries, rather than the closed-loop roundtrip itineraries most lines sail from Dubai.
What to expect aboard AROYA, the first-ever Saudi Arabian cruise lineÂ
Saudi Arabia has announced the launch of AROYA, its first-ever domestic cruise line, and the first homegrown cruise brand in the Arab world, marking a true sea change in the regional cruise […]
Cruise Line Focus: Ambassador Line
Ambassador Line is the newest cruise line to launch since the pandemic, and although its a new player in the cruise market, particularly for the 50-plus market, it’s also a kind of […]
New Costa Voyages focusing on longer cruises to feature Middle East itineraries
Costa Cruises’ new long-cruise concept Costa Voyages will feature itineraries taking in a variety of destinations across the Middle East and North Africa, from Israel and Morocco to Egypt and Turkey.
Swan Hellenic reveals details of 2024 Cultural Expedition Cruises to South Africa
Swan Hellenic has released details of its 2024 cruises with itineraries across the world, including South Africa, the Mediterranean, the Arctic, Antarctica, Brazil, and more.
Royal Caribbean International enhances crew spaces aboard upcoming Icon of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International is upgrading its crew spaces with enhanced facilities debuting aboard Icon of the Seas, according to the latest edpisode of its Making an Icon series on You Tube.
Details of Crystal Symphony and Serenity refit revealed ahead of cruise line relaunch
Details of the refit and refurbishment of Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity have been announced ahead of the relaunch of the ship’s following the acquisition of the brand by A&K Travel Group.
Supply chain shortages strike another upcoming cruise ship as luxury Explora I delayed
Explora Journey’s first cruise ship Explora I has become the latest cruise ship to be delayed due to constraints in the supply chain.
MSC Cruises to close private island destination in Caribbean in 2024 for upgrades
MSC Cruises will temporarily close its private island, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, in 2024, in order to accommodate upgrades that form part of the cruise line’s growth plans in North America.
Celestyal reveal dining, entertainment, other features aboard Celestyal Journey
Celestyal Cruises has revealed dining and entertainment experiences aboard its new ship Celestyal Journey, which it purchased from Carnival Corporation earlier this year.
Royal Caribbean turns jazz lounge into smokeless casino aboard three ships
Royal Caribbean International has converted the jazz lounge aboard three of its Oasis class ships into a smokeless casino.
Former World Dream arrives in drydock ahead of debut for Saudi cruise line
Saudi Arabia’s upcoming cruise ship Manara has arrived in drydock for her conversion from World Dream into the debut cruise liner for AROYA Cruises.