Saudi Arabia has introduced a new e-visa for cruise tourists taking cruises from the country, or arriving at its ports via cruise ship.
Saudi Arabia introduces electronic visa for cruise tourists
Cruise ships get into position for New Year fireworks in Dubai
There are eight cruise ships in Dubai waters for New Year’s Eve, but only two of them are in passenger service, while the rest are either in warm lay-up, or have had […]
The history of the New Year Cruise
Christmas and New Year are two of the most in-demand dates for modern cruise lines, with all of them providing either dedicated cruises for each, or a combined longer voyage during which […]
Dubai shore excursions: Dubai Harbour
The new Dubai Harbour cruise port is the city’s newest cruise terminal, but is also a tourists destination in its own right.
How Christmas was historically celebrated at sea on ocean liners
Much of the modern Christmas experience on cruise ships owes its origins to the days of the ocean liner, when a Christmas spent at sea was a necessity rather than a choice.
Queen Mary 2 arrives in New York for first time in two years
Cunard Line‘s Queen Mary 2 arrived in New York this week for the first time in two years, but with 10 cases of COVID-19 onboard.
Discovery Princess completes sea trials, debut set for March 2022
Princess Cruises has achieved a major milestone in preparation for the debut of its newest ship, Discovery Princess, with the completion of her sea trials.
Omicron begins to eat into Carnival demand, but profit still expected by 2022
While the emergence of the new Omicron variant of COVID-19 has not impacted demand for cruises in 2022 and 2023, Carnival Corporation said that it had affected bookings in the short-term, during […]
New German mega-ship AIDAcosma delivered ahead of 2022 Dubai season
AIDA Cruises took delivery of its new Excellence-class cruise ship AIDAcosma on Tuesday, ahead of the massive vessel’s 2022 winter cruise season in Dubai.
Carnival-China joint venture cruise line floats out its first newbuild
The first cruise ship being built for the Carnival China Cruise Shipping joint venture was floated out last week at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding.
Crystal Cruises cancels West African itineraries for 2022 due to Omicron
Crystal Cruises has become the latest cruise line to cancel its African itineraries due to the Omicron variant of COVID-19, with Crystal Endeavour’s 2022 Cape Town departure scrapped.
Dubai moves to streamline customs procedures for cruise tourists
Dubai has put in place plans to make customs and passport control procedures faster and more efficient for cruise passengers disembarking via the new Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises adds Cape Town to 2023 Christmas line-up
Regent Seven Seas Cruises will sail a Christmas and New Year cruise from Cape Town in 2023, part of a line-up of newly announced 2022 and 2023 festive voyages.
Luxury hotel group to build and operate Saudi-based cruise yacht
The luxury hotel resort chain Aman Resorts has announced plans to develop a cruise yacht in a joint venture with Cruise Saudi.
Abu Dhabi Ports firms up intention to develop cruise terminal in Aqaba
Abu Dhabi Ports Group has signed four strategic agreements and a Head of Terms Agreement (HoT) with the Aqaba Development Corporation to support the development of tourism and other sectors within Aqaba.
Cruise lines tighten mask mandates in response to Omicron
Following the emergence of the Omicron variant of COVID-19, and a recent outbreak of coronavirus aboard Norwegian Breakaway, cruise lines are tightening their health and safety protocols.
Omicron concerns fail to dent cruise demand for 2022
Demand for cruises in 2022 remains high, according to cruise lines, despite the new travel restrictions, health and safety protocols and uncertainty caused by the Omicron variant.
Costa marks Carnival Corp’s first passenger call to Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal
Costa Cruises on Friday departed Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal for the first time, marking the inaugural passenger services for Dubai’s new cruise port.
P&O to feature first-ever escape room experience aboard new ship Arvia
P&O Cruises new Excellence-class cruise ship Arvia will debut the cruise line’s first-ever escape room experience.
Wonder of the Seas to homeport in Port Canaveral from late 2022
Royal Caribbean International has announced that its new Oasis-class ship Wonder of the Seas will homeport in Port Canaveral from November, 2022.
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