MSC Cruises is weighing its options for the upcoming 2025 World Cruise aboard MSC Magnifica amid the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea.
MSC Cruises considering switching Middle East for Africa on 2025 World Cruise
Cruise and merchant shipping finance firm Watson Farley & Williams expands Dubai office
Watson Farley & Williams (WFW) a leading international law firm specialising in cruise and merchant shipping financing is expandings its Middle East presence with new appointments in Dubai.
Italian hotel giant Arsenale launches new luxury cruise train on the Nile in Egypt
The Italian hotel giant Arsenale has signed a contract with Egyptian National Railways to build a luxury cruise train called Guardian of the Nile, according to Railway Supply.
Cruise ship newbuild orders almost at recovery level post-pandemic
The cruise industry’s rapid recovery from the disruption caused by the COVID-19 pandemic has given the world’s major cruise line’s the confidence to begin reinvesting in their fleets, with newbuild contracts now […]
Cruise Saudi makes environmental pledge with sign-up to UN Global Compact
Cruise Saudi has announced its participation in the United Nations Global Compact, promoting sustainable and socially responsible business practices.
MSC Musica to sail toward Antarctica from Durban on most unique cruise of SA season
MSC Cruises and the conservation non-profit BirdLife South Africa are offering one of the most unusual voyages of the season from South Africa in January, 2025, with MSC Musica set to sail […]
Costa Cruises announces ‘Summer Onboard’ deals for 2024/25 Arabian Gulf cruises
Costa Cruises is offering cruises to North America-based passengers starting at US $782 per person, double occupancy, to the Mediterranean, Caribbean and United Arab Emirates, along with up to US $200 in […]
Oceania releases 2024 and 2025 Christmas and New Year cruises in South Africa and Arabia
Oceania Cruises has released its festive holiday voyages for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 cruise seasons, offering at sea Christmas and New Year celebrations on a variety of itineraries, including cruises departing from […]
AROYA Cruises renames first ship Aroya in reference to Saudi heritage and culture
Saudi Arabian start-up cruise line AROYA Cruises has announced the official renaming of its first cruise ship from Manara to Aroya, in deference to the brand’s trail-blazing ambition in the regional cruise […]
Carnival Cruise Line goes after Royal Caribbean with order for three Oasis-sized ships
Just weeks after Royal Caribbean took delivery of its new Oasis class ship Utopia of the Seas, Carnival Cruise Line has announced a new ship order for three 230,000 gross ton mega […]
Seabourn cancels 2025 Asia to Europe cruises aboard Encore over Red Sea concerns
The luxury cruise line Seabourn has modified the spring 2025 itineraries for Seabourn Encore to avoid the Red Sea due to ongoing security concerns, and instead cruise from Asia for Europe via Japan, Hawaii, the Panama Canal and […]
MSC Cruises debuts family and dining area The Harbour aboard US-bound MSC World America
MSC Cruises has revealed details about The Harbour, a new family dining and entertainment area within MSC World America’s Family Aventura district, which will be the first of its kind in the […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises reveals 9 Arabia and Africa sailings in 2026/27 season
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced its 2026/27 voyage collection, with 173 itineraries on offer visiting hundreds of destinations around the world, including 16 ports for the first time, and nine separate […]
Cape Town departure among three new legs added to 2025 Fred Olsen World Cruise
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has added three new segments to its 106-night 2025 World Cruise aboard Bolette, including a 21-night ‘Scenic Vistas and Diverse Cultures of Africa’ cruise, departing Cape Town on April […]
Cruise Saudi and Aman Group celebrate keel laying for Saudi’s first cruising superyacht
Cruise Saudi, the government agency charged with building out a cruise industry in Saudi Arabia, and Aman Group, the global luxury hotel and resort operator, have celebrated the keel laying for the […]
MSC Cruises announces flash sale for upcoming MSC Musica season in South Africa
MSC Cruises has announced a three-day flash sale for MSC Musica’s upcoming summer cruise season in South Africa out of Durban and Cape Town.
Royal Caribbean confirms Discovery class rumours, smaller newbuild planned
During a media briefing aboard Utopia of the Seas, Royal Caribbean International’s latest Oasis class mega cruise ship, CEO Michael Bayley confirmed that the cruise line is planning to introduce a new […]
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection takes delivery of second cruising superyacht Ilma
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has accepted delivery of its second cruising superyacht, Ilma, from the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
Seabourn reveals new pre- and post-cruise South Africa tours for 2024 Grand Africa voyage
Seabourn has introduced a selection of new pre-, mid- and post-cruise “Seabourn Journeys” available to guests on the 2024 Grand Africa Voyage, with five South African-based tours available.
Crystal Cruises offers Wellness Retreat on 2024 Cape Town-bound cruise
Luxury line Crystal Cruises is offering two special wellness-centric sailings this December, offering guests a serene retreat in the Mediterranean and Africa.
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