Ambassador Cruise Line will send its second ship Ambience for a scheduled dry dock at A&P Tyne in Hebburn, Tyne and Wear, on January 7th, 2026, commencing a three-week programme of technical […]
Ambassador Cruise Line sends Ambience to UK for major refit and refurbishment
Mombasa welcomes 1st cruise ship of year as Crystal Symphony returns to Kenya
The Port of Mombasa has marked the arrival of its first cruise ship of the year as Crystal Symphony of Crystal Cruises called at the island, opening what is expected to be […]
Cruise holiday trends shaping the industry in 2026
The global cruise industry is entering 2026 with a rapidly evolving set of travel behaviours that are reshaping itineraries, deployment strategies, and guest experiences and expectations across multiple markets.
MSC World Europa set for 2nd consecutive Middle East winter season in 2027/28
MSC World Europa is scheduled to return to the Middle East for a second consecutive winter season in 2027/28, reinforcing the cruise line’s continued commitment to the Arabian Gulf as a core […]
Silver Muse returns to service following extensive refit and capacity increase
Silversea’s Silver Muse has returned to service following a major refit and refurbishment at the Fincantieri shipyard in Palermo, Italy that has resulted in a substantial increase in guest capacity and a […]
Year in Review: 10 new cruise ships that defined 2025
The ten cruise ships delivered in 2025 (with one bonus mention) indicate the industry’s priorities as it prepares for next phase of evolution.
Cruise History: How the US came to dominate cruising after Europe’s headstart
The failure of SS Leviathan seemed to solidify Europe’s trans-Atlantic passenger dominance in the 1920s, but within a few decades US-based cruise brands redefined the industry.
AROYA Cruises targets Indian market with appointment of preferred sales agent
AROYA Cruises, a unit of Cruise Saudi and Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line, has moved to strengthen its presence in the Indian market with the appointment of Griffon Cruises as its […]
Growing number of UAE residents celebrating Christmas and New Year at sea
A growing number of UAE residents are choosing to spend the festive season aboard cruise ships, with demand for Christmas and New Year sailings from regional ports reaching near-capacity levels across the […]
Arabian Gulf cruise ships to celebrate New Year’s Eve across UAE’s key cruise ports
Cruise lines homeporting in the Arabian Gulf are preparing for one of the busiest nights of the winter season, with multiple vessels scheduled to mark New Year’s Eve across the UAE’s principal […]
Cruise Saudi joint venture Aman at Sea celebrates construction milestone for 1st vessel
Aman at Sea, the joint venture between Aman Group and Cruise Saudi, has marked a significant construction milestone for its first vessel, Amangati, following the completion of the yacht’s hull and its […]
MSC Cruises reinstates Dubai and Red Sea on MSC Magnifica 2028 World Cruise
MSC Cruises has confirmed the reinstatement of Dubai and the Red Sea as part of its 2028 World Cruise itinerary, with sales now open for the 115-night voyage aboard MSC Magnifica.
Norwegian Cruise Line confirms winter 2027/28 deployment across 47 countries
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled details of its winter 2027/28 deployment, outlining a programme of more than 370 voyages across nearly 50 countries alongside the return of its Free at Sea Plus package.
Bookings open for A&K Sanctuary’s new Nile Seray ahead of October 2026 launch
A&K Sanctuary Retreats, a luxury vacation subsidiary of the A&K Travel Group (AKTG), has opened bookings for Nile Seray, the newest addition to its luxury Nile fleet.
MSC Magnifica emerges from refit and refurbishment with new dining and amenities
MSC Cruises has completed a major refit and refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at the Palumbo Malta Shipyard ahead of her winter Mediterranean deployment and World Cruise.
Crown Princess emerges from refit and refurbishment with refreshed public spaces
Crown Princess has returned to service following a scheduled drydock in Singapore, rejoining the Princess Cruises fleet with a series of onboard upgrades and refurbished public areas ahead of her upcoming deployment […]
Seabourn places South Africa at centre of ambitious 2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise
Seabourn’s newly announced 2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise places South Africa at the geographic and symbolic centre of one of the most ambitious itineraries ever offered by the luxury cruise line.
Celestyal marks ‘exciting new chapter’ in Gulf with mangrove planting in Abu Dhabi
Celestyal Cruises has marked the debut of Celestyal Discovery and Journey in the Arabian Gulf with a programme of inaugural events across the region, including plaque exchange ceremonies and a mangrove planting […]
Margaritaville at Sea to introduce High Tide Market food hall across fleet
Margaritaville at Sea has announced the introduction of High Tide Market, a new food hall concept that will be rolled out across its fleet beginning in January 2026.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises centres Cape Town in wider 2026/27 programme
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has revealed a 25-night transcontinental cruise to Cape Town, and a 30-night Cape Town to Singapore voyage as part of its newly announced 2026/27 voyage programme for Seven […]
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