Carnival Cruise Line has outlined its strategic growth plans over the next five years with the introduction of an Innovation Itinerary focused on three pillars: sailing the most fun fleet at sea; […]
Carnival outlines itinerary and ship enhancements as fleet grows through 2033
Princess Cruises reveals upgrades aboard Majestic Princess as ship emerges from dry dock
Majestic Princess has emerged from dry dock with an array of new venues, reimagined spaces, and refined touches following a two-week refit in Palermo, Italy.
Swan Hellenic releases itineraries for a range of African voyages in 2026
Swan Hellenic is offering eight cruise itineraries in Africa for 2026, with two grand voyages aboard SH Diana that can be booked as shorter legs, one of which departs from Cape Town, […]
Crystal Cruises entertainer robbed by gang in Mombasa on cruise to Cape Town
A guest entertainer aboard Crystal Symphony was robbed by a gang of youths during the ship’s first port call on a 15-night cruise from Mahe, Seychelles, to Cape Town, South Africa.
MSC Cruises reveals expanded retail offering aboard new mega-ship MSC World America
MSC Cruises will significantly expand its onboard retail offering with the launch of its new flagship, MSC World America, set to debut next month.
Fincantieri secures order for two newbuilds from TUI for its Marella Cruises brand
Just days after TUI, the parent company of the UK-based Marella Cruises, confirmed that it was considering a newbuild order for the line, Fincantieri has confirmed an order worth more than 2 […]
MSC Cruises confirms MSC Opera for 2025/26 South African cruise season
MSC Cruises has confirmed MSC Opera for the upcoming 2025/26 South African cruise season, sailing roundtrip itineraries from both Durban and Cape Town between November and March.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises marks Seven Seas Prestige keel laying at Fincantieri
Regent Seven Seas Cruises marked a significant construction milestone on Thursday with the keel-laying ceremony for Seven Seas Prestige, the first vessel in its new Prestige class.
Celestyal announces maiden calls for Middle East 2025/26 repositioning cruises
Celestyal Cruises has announced four new repositioning cruises for its 2025/26 winter season in the Arabian Gulf, with maiden calls in Aqaba in Jordan, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Muscat in Oman and […]
MSC Cruises celebrates delivery, keel laying, and steel cutting for three World class mega-ships
MSC Cruises marked major milestones for three World Class ships on Thursday at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
Star Cruises and Dream Cruises return to operation in Singapore following Genting collapse
StarCruises and Dream Cruises have officially relaunched in Asia, after being folded into the Resorts World Cruises group following the pandemic bankruptcy of parent company Genting Hong Kong.
TUI confirms its Marella Cruises brand is considering newbuild fleet revamp
Marella Cruises is considering a fleet modernisation programme with an order for two newbuilds, according to a statement from parent company TUI.
Former P&O Australia ships Pacific Adventure and Encounter relaunch Down Under
The former P&O Australia ships Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter have been relaunched in Australia as Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, homeporting in Sydney and Brisbane.
Queen Anne braves pirate threat enroute to Cape Town on maiden world cruise
Queen Anne made headlines this week on her maiden world cruise, which includes a departure from Cape Town in April, when she sailed through waters in Southeast Asia notorious for piracy.
AIDAdiva first of seven ships to undergo refit as part of Evolution programme
AIDA Cruises has completed the first of seven ship refurbishments as part of its Evolution programme, with AIDAdiva emerging from a seven-week dry dock overhaul at the Chantier Naval Shipyard in Marseille, France.
Cape Town to welcome 16 cruise ships in final months of 2024/25 season
Cape Town’s transformation into a globally sought after cruise destination has been a boon for the local economy and cruise ship fans alike.
Celestyal taps into tourism-retail synergy growth in Arabian Gulf cruise sector
As international travel rebounds, cruise tourism is emerging as a major contributor to economic activity, drawing more attention to its ability to drive retail spending and shape traveller experiences across the region.
Queen Elizabeth emerges from major refurbishment ahead of Caribbean season
Cunard Line has unveiled Queen Elizabeth’s new look following an extensive refit and refurbishment ahead of her debut season sailing from Miami and her inaugural Alaska voyages from Seattle.
MSC expands new Dirty Dancing production to MSC Virtuosa after World America debut
MSC Cruises has announced a new entertainment lineup for MSC Virtuosa headlined by Dirty Dancing: In Concert, which first debuted aboard MSC World America.
Captain Kate of Celebrity Cruises reveals move to Four Seasons Yachts
Captain Kate McCue of Celebrity Cruises fame has been revealed as the inaugural Captain of Four Seasons l, which enters service in early 2026.
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