Explora Journey’s first cruise ship Explora I has become the latest cruise ship to be delayed due to constraints in the supply chain.
Supply chain shortages strike another upcoming cruise ship as luxury Explora I delayed
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.
AIDAprima to debut new vegan dining experience ahead of 2023/24 Dubai season
AIDA Cruises is expanding its fining offerings with the addition of a new restaurant serving sustainable, plant-based cuisine.
Royal Caribbean reveal more Utopia of the Seas details and shorter cruises
Utopia of the Seas, Royal Caribbean’s upcoming Oasis-class cruise ship, will be deployed in the Caribbean out of Port Canaveral from 2024, offering shorter cruises and a number of firsts for the […]
Costa to cruise from Doha as well as Dubai and Abu Dhabi for 2023/24
Costa Cruises has confirmed that it will be offering Doha in Qatar as a homeport, in addition to Dubai and Abu Dhabi, for the 2023/24 cruise season in the Arabian Gulf.
Celebrity Cruises cancels Celebrity Apex itineraries due to 2024 drydock
Celebrity Cruises has cancelled four cruises aboard Celerity Apex between October 23rd, 2024, and November 23rd, 2024 so that the ship can go into drydock.
Costa Cruises returns to India for 2023/24 cruise season out of Mumbai
Costa Cruises will be returning to India for the upcoming cruise season, sailing a range of two-, three- and five-day cruises from Mumbai to Cochin, Goa and, for the first time ever, […]
Icon of the Seas departs on sea trials ahead of delivery in late 2023
The world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas has departed the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland for the North Sea, where she’ll carry out her sea trials ahead of an expected […]
Saudi Arabia confirms plans to launch a homegrown cruise line called AROYA
In a first for the regional cruise sector, Saudi Arabia has announced plans to launch its own homegrown cruise line called AROYA Cruises.
Ship Preview: Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Ascent will feature many of the passenger-favourites found across the Edge-class from the Magic Carpet and Rooftop Garden to Eden Restaurant and the Infinity Verandah staterooms, but she’ll also boast a […]
Seabourn and Carnival revamp room service and dining room menus
Seabourn and Carnival Cruise Line have announced new dining menus debuting this week on select ships, with plans for further roll out across the fleet.
Qatar doubles cruise tourist numbers following infrastructure investment
A total of 162,403 cruise tourists visited Qatar during the 2022/23 cruise season, which runs between December and March, an increase of 184% compared to the previous season.
Turkey sees surge in cruise tourism following opening of Galataport in Istanbul
More than 299,000 cruise passengers visited Turkey between January and May this year, an increase of 114% from a year ago, according to the country’s transportation minister.
Crystal Cruises reveals redesigned spa concept Aurora as it returns to operations
Crystal has announced Aurōra, a redesigned spa concept onboard the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, ahead of its return to service following the demise of its parent company Genting Hong Kong.
Celebrity Cruises reveals new experiences and features aboard Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises has revealed details about what passengers can expect aboard the cruise line’s newest Edge-class ship Celebrity Ascent, due to launch this November.
Park 19 family activity zone to debut aboard Sun Princess in 2024
Princess Cruises’ new Sphere-class cruise ship Sun Princess will feature a new-to-the-line Park 19 family activity zone, offering nine different experiences for familities and children.
Saudi Arabia targets key fly-cruise markets with new instant E-visa
Saudi Arabia has announced a new instant e-visa option that will enable UK, US, and Schengen visa holders and permanent residents of the UK, US, and any EU country, to obtain instant […]