Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled 28 new itineraries for the final quarter of 2027 and early 2028, with an expanded African programme, including new routes from Cape Town and through the Indian Ocean.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises reveals Cape Town and wider African itineraries for 2027/28
MSC Cruises extends Christmas in July sale for 2025/26 South African season
MSC Cruises has extended its annual Christmas in July sale, offering South African travellers a limited-time deal on selected sailings aboard MSC Opera during the 2025/26 cruise season.
Royal Caribbean refines Icon-class design as it prepares to launch Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean is preparing to welcome Star of the Seas, the second ship in its Icon class, which is set to debut in summer 2025.
Silversea reveals 2025/26 Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year voyages
Silversea has announced a range of voyages for the 2025/26 holiday season, with sailings to South America, the Caribbean and Central America, Australia and New Zealand, the Mediterranean, Antarctica, the Galápagos, and […]
Royal Caribbean to refurbish Ovation, Harmony and Liberty of the Seas in 2026
Royal Caribbean has announced that three of its ships will undergo significant refurbishments in 2026, with Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, and Liberty of the Seas set to be […]
Princess Cruises reveals entertainment line-up aboard new Star Princess
Princess Cruises has unveiled the entertainment lineup for its new Sphere-class cruise ship, Star Princess, ahead of her debut on October 4th, 2025.
Norwegian Cruise Line eyes growth in South African market amid shift to slow travel
As Cape Town celebrates its most successful cruise season to date, Norwegian Cruise Line is doubling down on efforts to appeal to South African travellers seeking longer, more immersive cruise experiences.
Crystal Cruises offers up to $5,000 savings per suite on 2025 Cape Town wellness cruise
Crystal Cruises has launched a limited-time offer across a selection of sailings in 2025, 2026 and 2027, with savings of up to US $5,000 per suite and onboard credit of up to […]
Emerald Cruises outlines Red Sea and Saudi itineraries for new yacht Emerald Rayia
Emerald Cruises has detailed the inaugural deployment plans for its forthcoming luxury cruise yacht, Emerald Rayia, which is set to launch in 2026.
AROYA Cruises joins Cruisehost booking platform for debut Med programme
Saudi Arabia’s homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises has been integrated into the Cruisehost booking platform, providing travel agents worldwide with access to the line’s current Mediterranean sailings.
Explora Journeys marks construction milestones for three ships at Fincantieri
Explora Journeys, the luxury arm of MSC Cruises Group, has marked key construction milestones for three of its future vessels at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Genoa.
What Saudi Arabia’s new national cruise ship regulations mean for cruise lines
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has introduced Saudi Arabia’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for cruise ship operations, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s maritime tourism strategy.
Margaritaville at Sea to name third ship, the former Costa Fortuna, Beachcomber
Margaritaville at Sea has revealed it will name its third and largest ship, the former Costa Fortuna, Beachcomber.
Work begins on new Royal Caribbean flagship cruise terminal at PortMiami
Royal Caribbean Group has begun development of a new state-of-the-art cruise terminal in PortMiami, designed to accommodate its largest vessels, including the 7,000-passenger Icon-class ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line targets GCC guests with shoulder-season Europe cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line is sharpening its focus on Middle East source markets, promoting Europe’s shoulder seasons as a smarter, less crowded alternative to peak summer travel, with a portfolio of more than […]
Reclaiming ‘Dirtbin’: How cruise tourism is challenging Durban’s reputation
Durban has long occupied an uneasy space in the South African travel landscape, it’s the country’s primary domestic coastal city escape, especially for residents of Johannesburg, but is often described in terms […]
AROYA Cruises celebrates maiden European calls across Eastern Mediterranean
AROYA Cruises has marked a milestone in its debut Mediterranean season, with its flagship vessel Aroya making maiden visits to three key Greek ports on her inaugural 7‑night Eastern Mediterranean voyage.
Legend of the Seas crowned with AquaDome block in construction milestone
Royal Caribbean International’s Legend of the Seas has reached a major milestone in its construction with the successful installation of the AquaDome, a 327-ton glass-and-steel structure that now sits atop the vessel.
Carnival Liberty returns to service with new experiences and upgrades following refit
Carnival Cruise Line has put Carnival Liberty back into service following her extensive refit and refurbishment that saw the introduction of a range of new experiences.
Saudi Red Sea Authority issues first national cruise ship regulations
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has announced the launch of Saudi Arabia’s first formal regulatory framework for cruise ship operations, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s efforts to become a […]
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