AIDA Cruises has announced the cancellation of its 2025/26 winter cruise season in the Middle East, citing ongoing security concerns in the region, meaning there will be no cruises from Dubai aboard […]
AIDA Cruises cancels 2025/26 Middle East cruise season on regional security concerns
Viking to enter Indian river cruise market with Dubai stays as cruise add-on option
Viking has announced plans to enter the Indian river cruise market, with an order for Viking Brahmaputra, a new 80-guest vessel that will operate on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, with pre- […]
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of Star of the Seas ahead of August debut
Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of Star of the Seas, the second vessel in its Icon Class, during a handover ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Oceania Cruises takes delivery of Allura, expands existing order to four ships
Oceania Cruises has taken delivery of its newest luxury vessel, Oceania Allura, at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, and expanded to four ships an existing order for two new vessels in an […]
World’s largest cruise ship suite sells out on half of all Seven Seas Prestige itineraries
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced record-breaking booking figures for its newest ship, Seven Seas Prestige, with the vessel’s most exclusive accommodation, the Skyview Regent Suite, selling out on six of the 13 […]
Silversea adds charter flights, enhanced Quito shorex offering in Galapagos
Silversea Cruises has announced a series of logistical, itinerary, and shore excursion improvements for its Galápagos programme, aimed at simplifying access to the remote archipelago and enhancing the pre- and post-cruise travel […]
Cunard Line announces 2026 Le Gavroche at Sea residencies with Michel Roux
Cunard Line has confirmed that Michel Roux will return to its newest ship, Queen Anne, in 2026 for a third season of Le Gavroche at Sea residencies.
AIDA Cruises adds four more vessels to extensive AIDA Evolution refit programme
AIDA Cruises has confirmed it will expand its fleet-wide modernisation drive with the addition of four more vessels to its AIDA Evolution programme, the largest fleet renewal initiative in the cruise line’s […]
South Africa’s Western Cape anchors itself as continent’s primary cruise destination
The Western Cape, South Africa’s tourism hub and home to one of its legislative capitals, Cape Town, has cemented its position as Africa’s leading cruise destination following a record-breaking 2024/25 season.
Celebrity Cruises unveils four of seven new spaces aboard upcoming Celebrity Xcel
Celebrity Cruises has revealed four new venues that will debut aboard its new cruise ship, Celebrity Xcel, ahead of its launch in November 2025.
UAE and wider Arabian Gulf cruise sector stable despite AIDA Cruises cancellation
Despite the withdrawal of German cruise line AIDA Cruises from the UAE for the upcoming 2025/26 Middle East winter season, other operators with Gulf-only itineraries remain committed to Dubai as a homeport.
AlWajh on Red Sea to serve as cruise port gateway to AlUla in Cruise Saudi expansion
Cruise Saudi has confirmed that AlWajh will play a strategic role in its expansion plans, serving as the main cruise gateway to AlUla — one of Saudi Arabia’s most culturally and historically […]
Red Sea and Saudi homeporting still on the table, says Windstar Cruises executive
Windstar Cruises remains open to the possibility of homeporting in Saudi Arabia, suggesting that Red Sea deployment is still part of its strategic vision despite current operations being focused on the Mediterranean […]
Saudi port infrastructure plans suggest AROYA cruise ships might get even bigger
Cruise Saudi, the government-backed organisation charged with growing Saudi Arabia’s cruise industry, is expanding its port infrastructure in Jeddah to accommodate larger cruise vessels as part of its broader effort to scale […]
Cruise Saudi targets 10 destinations by 2030 and 1.33 million passengers by 2037
Cruise Saudi, the entity driving the development of Saudi Arabia’s emerging cruise sector, has outlined its long-term vision for growth, aiming to develop 10 cruise destinations by 2030 and reach 1.33 million […]
Costa Cruises reveals Tokyo to Buenos Aires 2026 Costa Serena World Cruise
Costa Cruises has unveiled its 2026 World Cruise aboard Costa Serena, a 66-day itinerary spanning Asia, Oceania and South America.
Father jumps from Disney Cruise Line ship Disney Dream after young daughter goes overboard
Two passengers went overboard from a Disney Cruise Line ship on Sunday as the vessel departed the Bahamas and were rescued by the ship’s crew, according to Disney.
Children of the evolution: How the GCC is becoming a millennial-friendly cruise market
Cruising in the GCC is shedding its retiree image, as millennials and Gen Z embrace short, immersive voyages tailored to their lifestyles and travel preferences.
Windstar releases debut Star Explorer off-season Mediterranean itineraries
Windstar Cruises has opened bookings for its new yacht Star Explorer, set to debut in December 2026 with a winter deployment in the Mediterranean — a first for the boutique cruise line.
Saudi cruise line Aroya Cruises departs Istanbul for first Mediterranean sailing
AROYA Cruises has officially launched its inaugural Eastern Mediterranean season, departing Istanbul’s Galataport Cruise Terminal on June 28th, 2025.
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