Crystal Cruises has debuted the submersible aboard its new explorer cruise ship Crystal Endeavour ahead of her upcoming South African cruise.
Crystal Cruises shows off new submarine ahead of Cape Town cruise
Luxury French cruise line Ponant first to resume cruises from the Seychelles
Ponant, the luxury French cruise line, has resumed cruises from the Seychelles, becoming the first to do so since the pandemic.
Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal opens ahead of 150,000-guest season
The new Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal has received its first cruise passengers with the arrival Thursday of AIDAbella, ahead of a grand opening season of several dozen cruise calls.
Little Mermaid and an all-new musical to debut aboard Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line has announced new details about the theatrical musical productions debuting aboard Disney Wish, headlined by the Little Mermaid and a new production called Seas the Adventure.
Dubai Shore Excursions: Dubai Parks and Resorts
With four theme parks (including a water park), three hotels, and an expansive retail and dining spot, Dubai Parks and Resorts is the first and largest integrated resort in the Middle East.
Dubai enters cruise refit and refurb market in major boon for cruise sector
Dubai has entered the cruise ship refit and refurbishment market, marking a major new development for the local cruise sector.
Azamara Cruises 2024 World Cruise aboard Onward to call in Middle East
Azamara has revealed the itinerary for its 2024 World Cruise aboard new ship Azamara Onward, with several port calls in the Middle East included.
Diverse coastline and double climate drive future SA cruise growth
South Africa has huge potential for future growth of the local cruise market, and of the country as a cruise destination, according to tourism officials in the Western Cape.
Domestic cruise shipbuilding in China is bad news for European shipyards
Carnival Corporation’s expansion into China under the new CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping (Carnival China) subsidiary will lead to significantly more competition for European shipbuilding in the coming years.
MSC Seashore christened at Ocean Cay, marking official opening of new island
MSC Cruises has officially commissioned its new cruise ship MSC Seashore with a naming ceremony at its new private island destination Ocean Cay.
MSC Seascape takes to the water at Fincantieri shipyard
MSC Cruises and Fincantieri shipyard have celebrated the float out of the cruise line’s newest ship, MSC Seascape.
Norwegian Cruise Line confirms 5 to 11 year olds will require vaccine
Following news that Disney Cruise Line would require all eligible 5 to 11 year old passengers to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19, Norwegian Cruise Line has followed suit.
Disney Cruise Line to require COVID vaccines for passengers 5 to 11 years old
Disney Cruise Line has become the first to announce that passengers between the ages of 5 and 11 will require full COVID-19 vaccination prior to sailing.
Celebrity Cruises cuts steel for fourth Edge-class ship Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises on Wednesday held a steel cutting ceremony for its next Edge-class cruise ship Celebrity Ascent, marking the start of her construction. Celebrity Ascent will be a sister ship to Celebrity […]
Saudi Arabia signs deal for development of cruise terminal in Dammam
Saudi Arabia has signed an agreement for the construction of a cruise terminal in Dammam on the country’s Arabian Gulf east coast, along with the development of four cruise berths.
Cape Town cruise demand has grown faster than officials can manage
The global cruise industry shutdown last year may have been a welcome reprieve for Cape Town, giving the city time to catch up with the immense demand its cruise sector has experienced […]
Port Rashid in Dubai named the best cruise port in the Middle East – again
Dubai’s Port Rashid, the primary cruise port in the Middle East, has proved itself once more at the World Travel Awards, winning the Middle East’s Leading Cruise Port for the 14th consecutive […]
Middle East ports among 51 destinations on 2024 Princess World Cruise
Princess Cruises has released the itinerary for its 111-day World Cruise aboard Island Princess, with calls in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Salalah, Aqaba and a transit of the Suez Canal.
Silversea takes delivery of new luxury cruise ship Silver Dawn
Silversea Cruises has taken delivery of its new cruise ship Silver Dawn from the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, marking the tenth ship to join its fleet.
Royal Caribbean holds naming ceremony for Odyssey of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has officially named Odyssey of the Seas, marking her commissioning into the fleet amid her inaugural cruise season to the Caribbean out of Port Everglades.
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