The Walt Disney Company has announced a major international expansion with the development of a Disney theme park resort in Abu Dhabi, in partnership with Miral, the developer behind Yas Island Abu […]
Disney Abu Dhabi announcement further elevates UAE position as global cruise destination
Saga Cruises to introduce French brasserie La Vie en Rose aboard Spirit of Discovery
Saga Cruises will unveil a new French speciality restaurant, La Vie en Rose at The Club, on board Spirit of Discovery following the ship’s scheduled dry dock and refurbishment in June.
Former Celestyal Crystal sails for uncertain new chapter in Middle East
The former Celestyal Crystal is sailing towards Oman following nearly two years laid up in the Eastern Mediterranean, with her future uncertain. The vessel, recently renamed Sun Bright, was removed from the Celestyal Cruises fleet […]
Short cruise itineraries are opening up the Middle East as a cruise source market
Short cruises are becoming the region’s most effective tool for attracting new-to-cruise customers. With weekend itineraries tailored to GCC travellers’ lifestyles, operators are building a new source market in the Middle East.
Explora Journeys’ decision to deploy to Arabian Gulf for first time driven by demand
MSC Cruises is set to elevate the luxury cruise offering in the Middle East with the deployment of its high-end brand, Explora Journeys, to the Gulf and Red Sea for the 2026/27 […]
Cruise lines: African repositioning via Cape Town not a viable Suez Canal alternative
As instability persists in the Red Sea, cruise lines are absorbing losses by avoiding the Suez Canal and sailing without passengers via South Africa—raising questions about the long-term viability of rerouting and […]
Viken Group targets cruise yacht market with launch of 196m REI concept
Viken Group has announced a new cruise yacht concept named REI, a 196-metre vessel designed as part of the company’s strategy to develop sustainable and technically advanced cruise yachts.
MSC World Europa Dubai deployment driven by surging demand and strong source market
MSC Cruises will redeploy its flagship MSC World Europa, its largest ship and the class leader of the World Class vessels, to the Arabian Gulf for the 2026/27 winter season after Dubai delivered the […]
Regent launches Sale Into Summer offer with cruises from Cape Town and Doha
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched its Sale Into Summer offer, with up to 50% savings applicable across 85 sailings, including two from Cape Town, South Africa and two from Doha, Qatar.
Ras Al Khaimah emerging as promising cruise destination says expert Jasem Zaiton
Celestyal Cruises’ three-year commitment to Ras Al Khaimah is positioning the northernmost emirate as a rising star in the Arabian Gulf’s cruise tourism sector, according to Jasem Zaiton, a regional cruise expert […]
Royal Caribbean reveals dining, entertainment aboard new Icon-class Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has released new details about the entertainment and dining experiences that will be available aboard its second Icon-class ship, Star of the Seas, scheduled to debut in August 2025.
Virgin Voyages to introduce Spanish restaurant Rojo by Razzle Dazzle aboard Brilliant Lady
Virgin Voyages has announced the introduction of Rojo by Razzle Dazzle, a new Spanish-inspired dining concept set to debut aboard Brilliant Lady, the latest vessel in its fleet.
Arabian Gulf most exciting cruise growth opportunity globally says Celestyal
Celestyal Cruises has described the Arabian Gulf as one of the most exciting emerging cruise markets in the world, following a successful inaugural winter season that exceeded expectations and prompted the deployment […]
Norwegian Cruise Line to introduce Starbucks, other enhancements aboard Pride of America
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced a significant refurbishment for Pride of America, the only U.S.-flagged cruise ship offering year-round inter-island sailings in Hawaii.
Cordelia Cruises releases 2026 Indian roundtrip itineraries for new Cordelia Sky
Cordelia Cruises has released itineraries for the inaugural season of its new ship Cordelia Sky, which is acquired from Norwegian Cruise Line as part of a long-term charter due to commence next […]
MSC Cruises expands South Africa season and adds new destination for 2025/26
MSC Cruises has announced two additions to the upcoming 2025/26 South African cruise season out of Durban and Cape Town, with expanded itineraries and a new destination in Mayotte in the Mozambique […]
Norwegian Epic to debut new water park, staterooms and beach club following refit
Norwegian Cruise Line has confirmed a series of upgrades to Norwegian Epic ahead of the ship’s upcoming summer season in Europe, including expanded public areas and new staterooms.
Oceania Cruises revamps programming and entertainment across the fleet
Oceania Cruises has announced changes to its onboard entertainment across the fleet, with many of the new offerings set to launch with Oceania Allura in July 2025.
MSC Cruises extends Emirates partnership ahead of expanded 2025/26 season
MSC Cruises and Emirates have extended their long-term strategic partnership to enhance the fly-cruise experience for passengers, supporting Dubai’s position as a global cruise hub.
Celestyal Cruises adds Ras Al Khaimah to port line up on 2025/26 Arabian Gulf itineraries
Celestyal Cruises has entered into a three-year partnership with Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA), expanding its presence in the Arabian Gulf with scheduled port calls to the northern emirate beginning […]
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