The Arabian Gulf cruise season officially kicked off Thursday with the arrival in Dubai of the first cruise ship of the season, Crystal Symphony.
Crystal Symphony kicks off 2023 Middle East cruise season in Arabian Gulf
Costa Cruises enhances Dubai fly-cruise convenience with SITA partnership
Costa Cruises has partnered with SITA, the leading IT provider to the travel industry, to enhance the efficiency of its fly-cruise packages to Dubai and other homeports around the world.
Celebrity Cruises entertainment line-up for new ship Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises has revealed the range of entertainment options for passengers aboard its new ship Celebrity Ascent, with nightlife experiences on the Resort Deck, live productions, and interactive gaming experiences.
MSC cancels Red Sea cruise season out of Saudi amid Israel-Hamas conflict
MSC Cruises has cancelled the entirety of its Red Sea cruise season out of Saudi Arabia on the back of increasing security concerns in the region due to the Israel-Hamas conflict.
Doha enhances Qatar shore excursions with addition of Msheireb Museums
Msheireb Museums, home to four historic heritage houses restored in the broader sustainable Smart City development of Msheireb Downtown Doha, is positioning itself as a new shore excursion for cruise passengers in […]
Cruise water park operator WhiteWater says pool facilities a hit with Saudi passengers
WhiteWater, the waterpark developers for the cruise industry, says this is one of the most popular onboard amenities for Saudi Arabian cruise passengers.
Swan Hellenic makes maiden call in Saudi with stops in Yanbu and Jeddah
Swan Hellenic made its first port call in Saudi Arabia this month aboard SH Diana, with an overnight in Yanbu and a maiden call to Jeddah, the Kingdom’s principle port on the […]
Cape Town Cruise Terminal says recent award win will spur cruise sector growth
Cape Town Cruise Terminal says its recent win of ‘Africa’s Leading Cruise Port 2023’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards will further uplift the local tourism market.
Israel-Hamas war begins to impact wider Middle East cruise industry
The major disruption to cruise itineraries in the Eastern Mediterranean due to the Israel-Hamas conflict has had little impact on the 2023/24 Middle East cruise season in the Arabian Gulf, but that […]
Middle East included among new Azamara Grand Voyages for 2024 and 2025
Azamara has announced new Grand Voyages of 35 to 70 nights for 2024 and 2025, including an East to West itinerary that calls at several ports in the Middle East.
MSC Cruises says no plans to pull out of Middle East as Windstar cancels season
Windstar Cruises has confirmed the cancellation of its upcoming debut Middle East cruise season on the back of deteriorating regional security, while MSC Cruises insists its Dubai cruises will go ahead as […]
Royal Caribbean switches to humanitarian work in Israel, AIDA cancels calls
Royal Caribbean has confirmed the cancellation of the remainder of its Israeli cruise season, with Rhapsody of the Seas switching from cruise operations to humanitarian work, while AIDA Cruises has confirmed the […]
TUI Cruises breaks naming convention for eighth cruise ship, Mein Schiff Relax
TUI Cruises has moved away from its traditional naming convention for its eighth cruise ship, revealing its name as Mein Schiff Relax rather than giving it a numbered name. Mein Schiff Relax […]
New Sun Princess to feature Victorian Spellbound bar blending magic and mixology
When Princess Cruises’ new ship Sun Princess debuts in early 2024 she’ll feature a new social and entertainment venue called Spellbound by Magic Castle.
Disney Cruise Line reveal dining, entertainment, other features aboard Disney Treasure
Disney Cruise Line has revealed the range of entertainment, dining and relaxation venues aboard its newest ship Disney Treasure, scheduled to sail her maiden voyage on December 21st, 2024.
TUI Cruises latest to pull out of Israel, while MSC Cruises confirms changes to itineraries
TUI Cruises has joined several other cruise lines in cancelling its port calls in Israel following the Hamas terrorist attacks on Saturday and the resulting escalation in military conflict during the week.
P&O Cruises releases 2025/26 cruise collection with new Dubai shore excursions
P&O Cruises has released its new collection of voyages for winter 2025/26 featuring new ports of call and itineraries, along with more extended stays in port to experience more of the activities and culture in a destination.
Port Victoria in Seychelles to introduce Cruise Village for coming season
Port Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles has announced plans to establish a Cruise Village adjacent the cruise terminal for the 2023/24 cruise season, in order to ensure passengers deal with licensed […]
Cruise lines pull ships out of Israel amid terror attacks and Hamas conflict
Royal Caribbean and Celestial Cruises have announced the cancellation of multiple voyages from or to Israel following the outbreak of armed conflict in the country over the weekend.
South Africa ‘only scratching the surface’ when it comes to cruise tourism
As the next cruise season approaches, the Western Cape is keen on capitalizing on the untapped potential of cruise tourism, an industry which, according to local officials, has only begun to show […]
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