Saudi Arabia’s start-up cruise line AROYA Cruises and Egypt’s production powerhouse MBC Studios have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand Middle East filming and story-telling onto the high seas.
Saudi cruise line AROYA set to become filming destination following MBC deal
Seabourn amends 2024 Grand Africa voyage to avoid Red Sea amid security crisis
The luxury cruise line Seabourn has announced that Seabourn Sojourn will no longer be transitting the Suez Canal on her Grand Africa voyage in November, with all port calls in the Middle […]
Red Sea security crisis Middle East impact seen in new Princess 2026 World Cruise
Princess Cruises’ has released the itinerary for its 2026 World Cruise aboard Coral Princess, with the cruise line entirely skipping the Middle East for the first time.
AROYA Cruises reveals additional details about first ship at ATM 2024
Saudi Arabia’s start-up cruise line, the first homegrown cruise brand in the Arab world, has revealed more details about its first cruise ship ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2024.
Regent Seven Seas includes Arabia and Africa in Exotics Editions specials
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced The Exotics Edition offer, with exclusive savings for a range of itineraries between 2024 and 2025, including voyages featuring South Africa and the Middle East.
Cunard Line’s new ship Queen Anne departs Southampton on maiden voyage
Queen Anne, the newest ship for Cunard Line, has embarked on her maiden voyage from Southampton, a 7-night cruise to Lisbon.
Fourth Virgin Voyages ship Brilliant Lady finally set for debut after 21 month delay
Virgin Voyages is finally ready to introduce its fourth cruise ship, completing one of the most challenging new orderbooks for any start-up cruise line in recent memory.
Princess Cruises replaces Dubai with Cape Town for 2025 World Cruise
Princess Cruises has amended the itineraries for its two 2025 World Cruises amid the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea, with new port calls in Africa and Europe instead of the […]
Why do we tend to gain weight on a cruise, and how do you prevent it?
Sue Baic, Registered Dietitian, Cruise Enrichment Speaker and Author of Travelling Light: 50 Bite- Size Tips for Avoiding Weight Gain on a Cruise Vacation breaks down the factors that lead us to gain weight […]
AIDA Cruises Dubai season still on, but cancels Med cruises due to longer repositioning
AIDA Cruises has been forced to cancel several cruises aboard AIDAprima at the tailend of her summer season in the Mediterranean, in order to accomodate a longer repositioning voyage around Africa to […]
Princess Cruises unveils ship-within-a-ship luxury enclave concept aboard new vessels
Princess Cruises has introduced its new ship-within-a-ship luxury enclave concept, Sanctuary, which will debut aboard Sun Princess and will be available aboard the upcoming Sun Princess and Star Princess when they are […]
Norwegian Cruise Line marks float out of new ship Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line has celebrated the float out of its newest cruise ship, Norwegian Aqua, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice), Italy.
Royal Caribbean begins construction of first Royal Beach Club
Royal Caribbean International has started construction on its new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, a 17-acre beach experience on Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, according to a statement.
Marella Cruises cancels Dubai cruise, entire Asia season on Red Sea security concerns
Marella Cruises has cancelled the entirety of its Asia cruise season for 2024/25, as well as its repositioning cruises to and from the region via the Middle East, due to ongoing security […]
MSC Cruises parent comany to fund construction of new Mercy Ships hospital vessel
MSC Group, the parent company of MSC Cruises, and the charity Mercy Ships International have reached an agreement to build a new hospital ship in coordination with MSC Foundation.
Royal Caribbean switches Dubai for Cape Town to avoid Red Sea on repositioning
Royal Caribbean International has cancelled two sailings on Anthem of the Seas including its Dubai to Singapore cruise as it amends itineraries to avoid the Red Sea where conflict continues to disrupt […]
Princess Cruises and Fincantieri agree to delay delivery of new ship Star Princess
Princess Cruises and Italian shipyard Fincantieri have announced a mutual decision to postpone the delivery of Star Princess, a sister ship to Sun Princess, which was delivered earlier this year.
MSC Cruises cancels MSC Euribia Dubai repositioning voyage on Red Sea concerns
MSC Cruises has cancelled MSC Euribia’s repositioning voyage from Europe to Dubai for the 2024/25 Middle East cruise season, due to ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea.
Social media reacts to video of Silversea ship’s violent exit from Port of Durban
Onlookers watching the Silversea expedition cruise ship Silver Cloud depart from Durban on Saturday were left shocked at her violent exit once she passed the breakwater.
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals all-new dining experiences aboard Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed new dining and bar concepts debuting aboard Norwegian Aqua, its third vessel in the Prima class, and the first in the expanded Prima Plus iteration.
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