Crystal Symphony has resumed service following a major three-week refurbishment in Genoa, Italy focusing on public spaces and accommodation.
Crystal Symphony completes refit and refurbishment ahead of South Africa cruise
Azamara’s 2028 World Cruise places Cape Town at centre of global itinerary
Azamara Cruises has revealed details of its 2028 World Cruise, a 175-night voyage aboard Azamara Onward visiting 40 countries and 91 ports between January and June 2028, with Cape Town positioned as […]
Proposed Cape Town Sky Train could reshape cruise passenger access to city
A newly revived proposal for an elevated Sky Train in Cape Town could have significant implications for cruise passengers embarking or disembarking at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal near the Cape Town […]
TUI Cruises offers 2026 Cape Town departure aboard new Mein Schiff Flow
TUI Cruises’ newest ship, Mein Schiff Flow, will sail from in Cape Town in late 2026 as part of an 18-night repositioning voyage to the Middle East, adding another high-profile international line to […]
Cape Town and Jeddah emerging as rival bridges between Europe, Middle East and Asia
From Cape Town’s southern arc to Jeddah’s direct Suez Canal transit, cruise lines will soon be choosing between South Africa and Saudi Arabia as Europe-Asia repositioning corridors
Historical: SS Tilawa, Indian Ocean liner lost between empire and war
The loss of SS Tilawa is one of the least-remembered maritime tragedies of the Second World War, despite the scale of life lost and the ship’s importance within Britain’s imperial passenger network.
Costa Cruises releases South Africa-bound 2026 World Cruise aboard Costa Deliziosa
Costa Cruises has launched its 2026 World Cruise aboard Costa Deliziosa, departing from Trieste on 21 November and sailing a 142-day route across five continents and three oceans, with calls in Cape […]
AmaWaterways expands African river cruises, including Cape Town departures
AmaWaterways will expand its Africa Safaris & Wildlife cruise programme from August 2026 with four new itineraries ranging from nine to 18 nights.
East London waterfront upgrade positions port for future small-ship cruise calls
South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has broken ground on the R147 million redevelopment of Latimer’s Landing at the Port of East London, strengthening the city’s appeal as a potential stop […]
New cruise reception facility opened in Mossel Bay, with SH Diana 1st vessel to call
The Port of Mossel Bay has launched its new Cruise Reception Facility, with the expedition cruise ship SH Diana of Swan Hellenic serving as the first vessel to use it during her […]
Azamara makes Cape Town call amid growing interest in South African cruise market
Azamara Cruises is returning to South Africa for the 2025/26 cruise season, with Azamara Pursuit departing this week from Cape Town bound for Singapore.
Crystal Symphony enters dry dock for major refit ahead of South Africa cruises
Crystal Symphony has entered drydock in Italy for a major three-week refurbishment following the end of its summer Mediterranean season.
Norwegian Cruise Line targets South African demand with biggest Black Friday yet
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched its biggest Black Friday sale to date, offering 50% off all cruises and bringing back its popular Free at Sea package, as the company looks to capture […]
Cunard unveils 110 new 2027/28 itineraries, with extended South African calls
Cunard Line has unveiled its 2027/28 itineraries, featuring 110 new cruises across its four-ship fleet, including extended calls in key South African ports.
Royal Caribbean cruise from South Africa aboard Voyager of the Seas sells out
Royal Caribbean International is set to return to South African waters, with passengers, for the first time in more than a decade when the Voyager of the Seas calls in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth this November, with the […]
Durban’s record 2025/26 cruise season expected to inject R1.8bn into local economy
Durban is preparing for its largest cruise season on record, with projections indicating the 2025/26 programme will inject nearly R1.8 billion into the city’s economy and attract around 255,000 cruise visitors between […]
Cruise tourism tensions come for Cape Town as bumper season gets underway
As Cape Town enters one of its busiest tourism periods, and its biggest cruise season to date, tensions are rising between residents and city officials over the impact of major events on […]
South African cruise season set to inject R120m into Nelson Mandela Bay economy
The arrival of Mein Schiff 4 in Port Elizabeth has officially opened the 2025/26 cruise season, signalling a strong start for South Africa’s expanding cruise tourism sector.
Azamara returns to South Africa as Cape Town strengthens role as global cruise hub
Azamara has signalled its return to South Africa with Azamara Pursuit’s expected arrival in Cape Town this November, underscoring the city’s growing importance as a global cruise destination.
MSC Euribia arrives in Durban on repositioning around Africa for 2nd Dubai season
MSC Euribia is en route to the Middle East for her second winter deployment in the Arabian Gulf, sailing around Africa after plans to transit the Red Sea were cancelled due to […]
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