Disney Cruise Line has revealed the first details about its next ship, Disney Destiny, which will be the third in the line’s Wish class.
Disney Cruise Line reveals name of fourth new ship as Disney Destiny
Aroya Cruises launch delayed until August, but not due to Red Sea security crisis
The Saudi Arabian cruise line, Aroya Cruise, the first homegrown cruise line in the Arab world, will not launch in May this year as planned.
Celebrity Infinity emerges from major refit with new public spaces and suites
Celebrity Infinity has emerged from a major refit and refurbishment with a reimagined Retreat Lounge, updated public spaces and new suite categories, and will now begin her European season.
Royal Caribbean International suspends port calls to Labadee in Haiti
Royal Caribbean International is suspending all upcoming port calls at Labadee, its private island in Haiti, due to the evolving security crisis in the country.
Celestyal releases Arabian Gulf cruises for Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi and Doha
Celestyal Cruises has launched three new Arabian Gulf cruise itineraries to coincide with the 2024 Grand Prix races in Abu Dhabi, UAE and Doha, Qatar, sailing roundtrip from Dubai.
Hamburg cruise ship leaves Dubai as first cruise ship bound for Red Sea
The German cruise operator Plantours Cruises will be the first cruise line to brave the Red Sea since the security crisis in the region began, with its cruise ship Hamburg planning a […]
Utopia of the Seas to be delivered early with inaugural cruise brought forward
Royal Caribbean International is moving up the maiden cruise of its new vessel Utopia of the Seas in a change of events that has generally seen new cruise ships delayed since the pandemic.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Oman tourism officials revive Cruise Arabia Alliance
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Oman, founding members of the Cruise Arabia Alliance, a grouping of GCC cruise destinations aimed at fostering the growth of the region’s cruise tourism industry, have revived […]
Teenage boy medically evacuated from MSC Splendida off Richard’s Bay
NSRI Richards Bay duty crew have evacuated an 18-year-old male passenger from MSC Splendida off the coast of Richards Bay following a medical emergency.
Emirates Airline renews fly-cruise partnerships with AIDA and TUI Cruises
Emirates Airline has renewed its partnerships with both AIDA Cruises and TUI Cruises for the next two cruise seasons, reinforcing Dubai’s place as a major maritime tourism hub with state-of-the-art cruise terminals […]
MSC Cruises makes casinos aboard Euribia and Virtuosa non-smoking
MSC Cruises is banning smoking from the casinos of at least two ships of its fleet, according to Cruise Industry News.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection marks keel laying for new ship Luminara
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has celebrated the keel-laying ceremony for its third cruising superyacht, Luminara, marking a significant milestone in her construction.
MSC Poesia to cancel Suez Canal and Red Sea transits for 2024 World Cruise
MSC Poesia, currently sailing its 121-day 2024 World Cruise program for MSC Cruises, will cancel planned port calls in the Middle East on the back of security concerns in Red Sea.
Idols SA winner Thapelo Molomo defends decision to work aboard cruise ships
Idols SA 2022 winner Thapelo Molomo has assured his fans his singing career is doing just fine while working on a cruise ship.
Crystal Cruises opens bookings for 2026 World Cruise via Dubai
Crystal Cruises has opened bookings for its 2026 World Cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, with 72 ports of call across 27 countries, including Dubai in the UAE.
Cunard reveals Bremont, Chanel and more amid Queen Anne retail offering
Cunard Line has revealed some of the retail offering aboard its new ship Queen Anne, due for delivery in May, 2024.
Royal Caribbean World Cruise passengers stick with Dubai following re-routing vote
Passengers sailing the Ultimate World Cruise aboard Royal Caribbean’s Serenade of the Seas have opted to keep the port call in Dubai, after the cruise line gave them the unprecedented choice of […]
Royal Caribbean delays delivery date for new Icon class ship Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has delayed the maiden cruise of its second Icon-class ship Star of the Seas by almost two weeks, cancelling her first two passenger voyages.
MSC Poesia calls in South Africa for first time on 2024 World Cruise
MSC Poesia was welcomed to the Mother City in style this week during her maiden call to South Africa on her 2024 World Cruise.
Dubai Holding in talks with Accor for $800m investment in Orient Express cruise brand
Dubai Holding is considering a major investment in Accor’s Orient Express cruise line brand, which will operate ultra-luxury cruising superyachts inspired by the famed train that travelled between Paris and Istanbul in […]