TUI Cruises has revealed some of the entertainment concepts that will debut aboard its upcoming cruise ship Mein Schiff 8, including a burlesque-style show lounge, hexagonal theater, and an intimate lecture theatre […]
Entertainment concepts revealed for TUI’s largest new cruise ship Mein Schiff 8
Amera of Phoenix Reisen goes into dry dock for major mid-life overhaul
Phoenix Reisen’s 25-year-old veteran cruise ship Amera has entered dry dock at the Remontowa shipyard in Gdansk, Poland, where she will undergo a comprehensive refit and refurbishment.
Norwegian Cruise Line re-categorises spa cabins fleetwide to free up capacity
Norwegian Cruise Line is set to shake things up on its ships with a cabin recategorization aimed at improving access to its Mandara Spa and Salon’s Thermal Suite.
Royal Caribbean to name second Icon-class ship Star of the Seas amid record demand
Royal Caribbean has revealed the name of its second Icon-class cruise ship as Star of the Seas, getting ahead of record demand following the release of itineraries for her sister ship Icon […]
Cunard reveals details about reimagined Mareel spa concept aboard Queen Anne
Cunard has revealed the reimaged Mareel wellness offering onboard its upcoming cruise ship Queen Anne.
Luxury cruise start-up Orient Express confirms LNG engines for both vessels
Two new sail-assisted luxury cruise ships for Orient Express will be powered by Wärtsilä’s 25DF dual-fuel (LNG) engine, the most efficient and environmentally friendly marine engine in its class.
Indian cruise line Cordelia Cruises set to return to the Middle East in 2024
Cordelia Cruises will return to Dubai next year with a series of cruises to the Middle East planned for its single cruise ship Empress.
South Africa’s Western Cape had biggest cruise season on record in 2022/23
The Western Cape in South Africa saw its best cruise season on record during 2022/23, with more port calls, passenger numbers and revenue than any past season.
Norwegian Cruise Line doubles number of solo cabins across the fleet
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will be adding nearly 1,000 dedicated solo staterooms across all 19 ships in its fleet.
Ship Review: MSC Euribia
Launched in June 2023 as the second of MSC’s LNG-powered ships, MSC Euribia has already made history as the first cruise ship to sail a zero emissions cruise, and she’s homeporting in […]
Saudi cruise start-up Aroya partners with tech leaders to digitise operations
Saudi Arabia’s start-up cruise line Aroya Cruises, the first domestic cruise company for the Arab world and wider Middle East, is going big on technology as it looks to digitise booking and […]
Can a Cruise Ship Survive a Hurricane?
The cruise industry tends to make the news for all the wrong reasons, especially when the weather is involved.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection celebrates float out of new ship Ilma
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has celebrated the float out of its new ship Ilma at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
New ship Sun Princess to debut new dining options and culinary experiences
Princess Cruises’ upcoming new ship Sun Princess will offer 29 new and signature dining and lounge options when she debuts early next year.
MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys to open Saudi office ahead of 2023/24 cruise season
MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys, part of the Cruise Division of the MSC Group, have announced plans to open a joint office in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Viking Cruises launches new Grand Voyage through Middle East to India
Viking Ocean Cruises is offering a brand-new Grand Voyage from Barcelona in Spain to Mumbai in India, with several Middle East port calls among the destinations visited.
Hotel Review: Ritz-Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal
Lying resplendent on the shores of the Grand Canal in Abu Dhabi, the Ritz-Carlton offers a lavish escape for those seeking opulence and relaxation.
MSC Cruises expects up to 200,000 passengers for coming Saudi cruise season
MSC Cruises is seeing significant growth in passenger numbers on its Red Sea itineraries out of Saudi Arabia, with up to 200,000 expected for the coming 2023/24 cruise season.
Phoenix Reisen to sail Dubai to Savona in 2024 aboard Artania
The German cruise line Phoenix Reisen is bringing Artania to the Middle East in April, 2024 with a 23-night cruise from Dubai in the UAE to Savona in Italy.
AIDA Cruises to sail Dubai to Mallorca in 2024 aboard AIDAbella
AIDA Cruises will sail a 15-night voyage from Dubai to Palma De Mallorca on April 16th next year aboard AIDAbella, as part of her repositioning from Asia to Europe for the summer.
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