Cunard Line is introducing a brand-new spa brand fleetwide in partnership with Canyon Ranch, called Mareel Wellness & Beauty, which means ‘phosphorescence of the ocean’ in old Norse language.
Cunard to redevelop spa concept fleetwide as Mareel debuts on refurbished Queen Elizabeth
Carnival reveals the name for its largest ever cruise ship – Carnival Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line has finally announced the name for its hugely anticipated new cruise ship due in 2022, the largest it has ever built and the first in the US to run […]
India to have two local cruise lines as Jalesh Cruises announces Mumbai itineraries
Jalesh Cruises will become the second domestic cruise line targeting the Indian cruise market when it launches operations in April next year.
6 great features aboard Celebrity Edge, and one disappointment
There is much to love about Celebrity Edge, the newest cruise ship of 2018 and the first new launch for Celebrity Cruises in more than half a decade, but she’s not perfect.
Carnival Cruise Line returns to Med and Europe in 2020 with Radiance and Legend
Carnival Legend and Carnival Radiance will operate Carnival Cruise Line’s most diverse European and Mediterranean season to date with nine- to 16-day voyages visiting 34 ports in 14 countries.
Ocean Medallion technology to be introduced aboard Dubai-bound Regal Princess
Princess Cruises has announced that its proprietary wearable passenger technology Ocean Medallion will next be introduced aboard Regal Princess, ahead of her 2019 Caribbean season and a year before her 2020 Dubai […]
Second Pinnacle-class ship Nieuw Statendam delivered to Holland America Line
Holland America Line has taken delivery of Nieuw Statendam, its second Pinnacle-class ship during a ceremony at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice.
MSC Cruises reveals new details about Dubai-bound mega ship MSC Bellissima
It is now less than 100 days until MSC Bellissima enters service as MSC Cruises newest and largest cruise ship, and just one day short of a year until she sails her […]
Regal Princess to cruise from Dubai in 2020 as Princess Cruises expands Australian season
Princess Cruises has announced its largest Australian cruise season ever for 2020, headlined by Regal Princess, which means that she will be cruising via Dubai on her way down under.
MSC Lirica makes maiden port call in Doha as she begins new Dubai cruise season
Doha Port in Qatar received a port call from MSC Lirica this week for the first time, as the ship began her new Arabian Gulf cruise season sailing roundtrip out of Dubai.
Norwegian Cruise Line announces new details for upcoming Norwegian Encore
Norwegian Encore’s keel was laid this week, and during the ceremony new details were revealed about the ship by Norwegian Cruise Line, including a new entertainment line-up and an expanded race track.
Dubai cruise passengers with Royal Caribbean may be able to bid for better cabins
Royal Caribbean this week began offering passengers the option to potentially upgrade to a higher cabin category by placing a bid online.
Virgin Voyages reveals plans to build dedicated cruise terminal at PortMiami
Virgin Voyages has announced its intention to build its own dedicated cruise terminal at PortMiami, while simultaneously announcing that sales for cruises on its first ship Scarlet Lady will open on Valentine’s […]
Passengers boarding MSC Musica in Durban report much faster embarkation process
Anecdotal reports from the first passengers taking a cruise from Durban aboard the new SA-based cruise ship MSC Musica indicate that wait times at the N-Shed terminal for boarding have been reduced […]
Queen Elizabeth emerges from major refurbishment ahead of 2019 World Cruise
Cunard’s Queen Elizabeth cruise ship has completed her refurbishment at a shipyard in Brest, France, where a team of 2,000 workers remodelled the spa, the Golden Lion pub and the décor throughout […]
MSC Cruises cuts first steel for new ship Seaside EVO-class ship MSC Seashore
MSC Cruises has cut the first steel for its new Seaside Evolution-class cruise ship and revealed that it will be called MSC Seashore, at a ceremony at the Italian shipyard Fincantieri in […]
Long Beach-based Carnival Panorama to feature first SkyZone trampoline park at sea
Carnival Cruise Line’s new Vista-class ship Carnival Panorama will debut the world’ first SkyZone trampoline park at sea when she enters service in December, 2019.
Unique one-night cruise from Dubai to Abu Dhabi on offer exclusively for GCC residents
Imagine Cruising Dubai, the cruise specialist travel agency acquired by dnata, is offering a unique cruise opportunity to GCC residents who want to try out a cruise experience without committing to a […]
Crystal Cruises doubles up Dubai cruise departures for 2020 with Symphony
Crystal Symphony, which made a triumphant return to the Arabian Gulf last year following her refit and refurbishment, will once more cruise from Dubai in 2020, but this time she’ll be doing […]
Royal Caribbean reveals world’s most expensive shore excursion on Dubai cruises
Dubai is now home to the most expensive shore excursion in the world, courtesy of Royal Caribbean International on its upcoming Arabian Gulf cruise season aboard Jewel of the Seas.
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