Carnival Cruise Line has announced details about the relaxation options and amenities aboard its new Carnival Celebration, including the Cloud 9 spa, Loft 19 and the Serenity Adult-Only Retreat.
Spa and relaxation options revealed aboard upcoming Carnival Celebration
Azamara to retrofit Onward’s Atlas Bar experience across the fleet
Azamara has announced that the Atlas Bar experience that debuted aboard Azamara Onward following her introduction into the fleet will be rolled out to the other three Azamara ships.
Norwegian Viva delayed again until late August, six cruises cancelled
Norwegian Cruise Line has cancelled an additional six cruises aboard its upcoming ship Norwegian Viva, pushing her debut back to late August, 2023.
Princess Cruises to enable passengers to bid on cabin upgrades
Princess Cruises passengers can now bid on stateroom upgrades as part of the cruise line’s newly introduced Princess Upgrade program.
BOLT rollercoaster installed aboard upcoming Carnival Celebration
The BOLT roller coaster has been installed aboard Carnival Celebration, the second of Carnival Cruise Line’s new Excellence-class cruise ships.
Explora Journeys reveals 18 bars and restaurants aboard Explora I
Explora Journeys has announced the full range of 18 distinct bars, cafes and restaurants aboard its first ship Explora I, due to enter service in May next year.
GAC expands Middle East cruise services with new appointment
The Dubai-based shipping, logistics and marine services company GAC Group has appointed Jasem Zaiton as its business development consultant for the cruise sector, as the company looks to expand its cruise services.
Thirteen ships and 65 roundtrip itineraries scheduled for 2022/23 SA season
South Africa is gearing up for a strong bounce back from the disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic of 2020 and the Omicron variant of 2021, with 60 cruise itineraries scheduled to […]
Cruise Review: 10 things to know about cruising in Saudi Arabia
For many westerners, Saudi Arabia is a deeply misunderstood country, and as it opens up to the global tourism market, particularly with its nascent cruise industry, it’s important to keep a few […]
MSC Cruises drops COVID vaccination requirements for 2022/23 SA season
MSC Cruises has confirmed that it will no longer be mandating vaccination for passengers during the coming 2022/23 cruise season in South Africa.
Carnival Corporation looks to cut fuel consumption by up to 10%
Carnival Corporation has announced the rollout of comprehensive technology upgrades called Service Power Packages across its fleet to further improve energy savings and reduce fuel consumption.
Norwegian Viva floated out at Fincantieri shipyard in Venice
Just days after taking delivery of Norwegian Prima, the first in its new Prima-class of cruise ships, Norwegian Cruise Line has marked the float out of her sister ship Norwegian Viva.
Biofuel bunkering now available for cruise ships in Port Rashid Dubai
The marine bunkering company Vitol has expanded its operations to Dubai’s Port Rashid, providing bunkering services to cruise ships conducting stopovers in the city.
Cape Town to get cruise boost as airlines launch direct flights from US
United Airlines and Delta have announced they will begin flying direct from Washington and Atlanta in the United States to Cape Town, South Africa, providing the local cruise sector with key airlift […]
Scrapping process begins on former EasyCruise vessel in Dubai
EasyCruiseOne, the ship that launched the failed EasyCruise brand back in 2005, has finally been consigned to the scrap heap in Dubai, with dismantling of the ship now underway.
First of six sister ships, Norwegian Prima delivered to NCL
Norwegian Cruise Line has taken delivery of Norwegian Prima from the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera near Venice, marking what the cruise line’s CEO said was a “new era” for the company.
Swan Hellenic reveals ten cruise itineraries for Africa and Arabia in 2023
Swan Hellenic will be cruising the Red Sea to Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Jordan during the coming 2023 cruise season, as well as South Africa and other destinations on the continent.
Seabourn Venture sets sail on maiden voyage for inaugural season in Arctic
Seabourn Venture, the first of Seabourn’s two new ultra-luxury expedition ships, has entered service and welcomed its first guests on board for on a 12-day Northern Isles expedition, departing Tromsø, Norway, bound […]
Explora Journeys reveals Ocean Terrace Suites aboard upcoming ships
Explora Journeys has finally given us a glimpse of some of the staterooms aboard its upcoming set of sister ships, the first of which, Explora I, is due for delivery in 2023.
New Jeddah Cruise Terminal to be part of marina development in port
The new cruise terminal planned for Jeddah Islamic Port in Saudi Arabia will form part of a redevelopment of the area that will include a marina and a total revamp of the […]
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