Ambassador Cruise Line, the UK’s new premium cruise line, has revealed the dining experiences that will be available aboard Ambition, its second cruise ship.
Ambassador debuts dining options aboard new ship Ambition ahead of SA cruises
Cape Town sees major cruise tourism growth while Durban largely stagnates
Cape Town has seen significant growth in its tourism industry, with the support of its cruise tourism sector, but Durban has experienced only marginal growth, undermined by persistent load-shedding, health concerns regarding […]
Relaunched Crystal Cruises to return to Middle East on 2024 World Cruise
Crystal Cruises is returning to the Middle East in 2024 on a 125-night World Cruise that was announced following the brand’s acquisition by A&K Travel Group in 2022, part of the Australia-based […]
Holland America to call in Cape Town and Middle East on unique 2025 voyages
Holland America Line will sail what is believed to be the first ever Grand Voyage “Pole-to-Pole” roundtrip from the United States of 133 days in 2025, along with a simultaneous 124-day 2025 Grand World Voyage.
Regent Seven Seas to sail to Arabia and Africa twice on 2025 Grand Voyages
The ultra-luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises, a brand of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, has announced five new Grand Voyages as part of the line’s 2025/26 cruise collection, with two voyages […]
New AzAmazing Events from Azamara cruise line to feature Aqaba and Durban
The boutique premium cruise line Azamara has expanded its offering of AzaMazing Evenings to include experiences in the Middle East this yeas as it celebrates the launch of these immersive event offerings […]
Digital shipyard market grows as cruise sector adapts to Industry 4.0
The digital shipyard market has seen significant growth in recent years, as the maritime industry increasingly adopts new technologies to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance safety.
Queen Anne gets her funnel as delivery date and cruise via Dubai nears
Queen Anne, the upcoming new cruise ship for Cunard Line, has been crowned with her massive funnel in the iconic red and black colours of the historic British cruise line.
Oceania expands free land programs on upcoming Dubai and Cape Town itineraries
Oceania Cruises has expanded its Free Land Programs to include Dubai and Cape Town on its 2024 voyages, along with 24 other select cruises visiting Africa, Asia, Australia, the Middle East and […]
Doha Port sees busiest season ever in 2022/23 after cruise terminal upgrade
Doha Port saw a record cruise season during 2022/23 with cruise tourist passenger numbers reaching 273,666, according to Mwani Qatar, the government agency that handles Qatar’s seaports and shipping terminals.
World Dream cruise ship sails through Suez Canal on way to shipyard for Saudi refit
World Dream, the former Dream Cruises flagship, was sailing through the Red Sea enroute for the Suez Canal at the time of writing Friday, bound for a European shipyard for conversion following […]
Seabourn to return to Abu Dhabi in UAE for first time in five years in 2024
Seabourn will return to Abu Dhabi for the first time in five years on several of the 11 cruise itineraries it has released for 2024/25 featuring the Middle East.
Egypt to charge cruise ships in US dollars as currency crisis persists
Facing a protracted currency crisis as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine last year, Egypt has announced that effective immediately it will begin charging foreign cruise ships frequenting Egyptian ports […]
Princess Cruises opens sales for epic 2025 World Cruise via Middle East
Princess Cruises has opened sales for its longest World Cruise yet, a 116 day voyage, visiting 51 destinations on six continents, including 7 ports in the Middle East, and the option of […]
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings latest to upgrade internet at sea with Starlink
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is partnering with SpaceX to join the Starlink internet service, providing high-speed internet across the fleet.
Silversea to cruise from Port Elizabeth in South Africa for first time in 2024
The luxury cruise line Silversea will cruise from Port Elizabeth for the first-time next year aboard Silver Cloud on a grand voyage through the Indian Ocean.
MSC Cruises launches Easter deals for SA season out of Cape Town and Durban
MSC Cruises SA, the South African subsidiary of MSC Cruises, has launched an Easter deal for the local market on its cruises out of Cape Town and Durban for the coming 2023/24 […]
Cruise Saudi looks to attract more cruise lines to Kingdom in key meeting with CLIA
Cruise Saudi is stepping up its efforts to attract more cruise lines to the Kingdom, as it seeks to develop Saudi Arabia as a leading cruise destination in the Middle East.
Carnival Corp and Royal Caribbean switch-up executive positions post-pandemic
Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Group, the world’s two largest cruise companies, have both announced changes to key executive positions as they look to recover from the disruption caused by the COVID-19 […]
China reopens cruises with domestic line first to sail from Shanghai post-pandemic
Cruises have resumed in China for the first time since the pandemic, with the domestic cruise line China Merchants Viking Cruises the first to sail from Shanghai since 2020.
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