Princess Cruises has announced that 2021 will see its longest UK and Europe season ever, while it will also have Crown Princess as the first UK-based ship to feature the OceanMedallion this […]
Princess deploying first Medallion ship in UK ahead of longest Europe season
Top 5 types of cruises from Dubai in 2020
In 2020, some 269 cruise itineraries will feature Dubai as an embarkation port, the vast majority of them (207), will be using the city as a homeport for roundtrip cruises in the […]
Even Virgin Voyages’ lifeboat tenders have style, new Bimini video also released
Virgin Voyages has revealed the design of its lifeboat tenders for Scarlet Lady, its upcoming cruise ship, and they look far more chic and comfortable than most cruise lines’. Virgin Voyages posted […]
Itinerary announced for Norwegian Dawn’s first ever Cape Town cruise in 2021
After sailing its first ever cruise from South Africa in 2020 aboard Norwegian Spirit, Norwegian Cruise Line will be sending the even larger Norwegian Dawn to Cape Town in 2021 for a […]
Royal Caribbean says Iran not a threat to cruise ships in region or Dubai cruise sector
The current Iran crisis and heightened tensions in the Strait of Hormuz is not seen as a threat to cruise ships visiting or sailing from the Arabian Gulf according to Royal Caribbean.
MSC releases video of new Caribbean island Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises first private island in the Caribbean (and indeed its first in the world) is so close to completion that the cruise line has released a video providing us with a […]
Phoenix Reisen sending Artania to Dubai for 2021 cruise to Colombo
German cruise line Phoenix Reisen is cruising from Dubai again in 2021 aboard its classic cruise ship Artania, but this time it’s got a more unusual destination planned than the Med.
Ponant to enhance 2020 Dubai cruise aboard new ship with Louvre expert
The French luxury line Ponant Cruises will be enriching its upcoming Dubai cruise itinerary with the inclusion of curators and department directors from the Louvre to help passengers discover the ancient lands […]
Carnival Panorama passes sea trials ‘with flying colours’
Carnival Panorama, Carnival Cruise Line’s newest cruise ship and the latest in the Vista-class, has completed her sea trials in the Adriatic and is on track for her December 11th, 2019 debut […]
Princess Cruises opens family water playground on Caribbean Princess
Princess Cruises has opened a family water playground on the top deck of the 3,140-guest Caribbean Princess cruise ship.
Ponant Cruises to homeport brand new luxury explorer in Dubai for 2020/21
The luxury French cruise line Ponant Cruises will be homeporting in Dubai for the 2020/21 cruise season next year, basing its brand new explorer cruise ship Le Jacques-Cartier in the Arabian Gulf […]
Tips for staying right on the beach on your next vacation
Cruise tourists love a beach destination, and will return again for longer stays after a cruise visit, but just like a cruise, a beach holiday has its own appeal (and potential problems) […]
First digitally-enhanced escape room to feature on Sky and Enchanted Princess
Princess Cruises two newest cruise ships Sky Princess and Enchanted Princess will both feature the world’s first digitally-enhanced escape room at sea.
Video and pictures released of historic Carnival Vista cruise repairs
The repairs to the propulsion system aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s lead Vista-class cruise ship Carnival Vista are now underway, and Cruise Industry News has released pictures of the giant ship atop the […]
TUI Cruises to homeport Mein Schiff 6 in Dubai for 2020/21 season
TUI Cruises, which cruises the longest Middle East cruise seasons of all the cruise lines homeporting in Dubai, is switching out Mein Schiff 5 with Mein Schiff 6 for the 2020/21 season.
Marella Cruises confirms second roundtrip Dubai cruise season for 2020/21
Marella Cruises has released its 2020/21 Winter cruise itineraries, confirming Marella Celebration’s deployment in the Arabian Gulf out of Dubai.
Allure of the Seas second Oasis-class cruise ship to undergo huge refurbishment
Royal Caribbean International has announced that Allure of the Seas will undergo a major $165-million refurbishment, similar to the one planned for sister ship Oasis of the Seas, the class leader.
Fred Olsen offers free flights on South African cruises from Cape Town for 2019
Fred Olsen has included its Cape Town cruise departure in 2019 in its free flights promotion, which offers complimentary flights from the UK to the ship for a range of cruise itineraries […]
Refit review: Allure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas is joining sister ship Oasis of the Seas in one of the largest refit and refurbishment projects the cruise industry has ever seen. Royal Caribbean have announced a […]
Seabourn Odyssey emerges from bow-to-stern refurbishment
Seabourn Odyssey has undergone a major refurbishment in Genoa, Italy to give her staterooms and public spaces a refreshed look and feel, as well as modern technology updates, and rich contemporary furnishings.
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