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 […]
Omicron begins to eat into Carnival demand, but profit still expected by 2022
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.
Costa reveals exclusive Expo 2020 shore excursions for passengers in Dubai
On the same day that it marked the official opening of the new Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal with its first passenger services, Costa Cruises also revealed a new shore excursion in the […]
Disney Cruise Line makes Port Everglades its second year-round homeport
Disney Cruise Line has confirmed it will sail roundtrip from Port Everglades year-round, making the port only the second after Port Canaveral from which it does so.
Norwegian Cruise Line makes history as first major line to homeport in Panama
Norwegian Cruise Line has become the first mainstream cruise line to homeport in Panama, with Norwegian Jewel set to sail Central American itineraries from March, 2022.
Seabourn set to cruise the Northeast and Northwest Passages in the Arctic
In 1848, a British voyage of Arctic exploration led by Captain Sir John Franklin met with disaster trying to find the Northwest Passage, but now in 2023, Seabourn will be offering cruises […]
Carnival Radiance christened following bow-to-stern makeover
Carnival Radiance has been christened in a naming ceremony held in Long Beach, California, following her transformation from Carnival Victory in a $200 million refit and refurbishment.
New AIDAnova mega-ship sails from Hamburg for first time
AIDAnova arrived in the port of Hamburg for the first time on Monday, and the final preparations have been made for the welcome of the first guests and the start of the […]
Enchanted Princess christened, marking official commissioning into fleet
Princess Cruises‘ fifth Royal-class cruise ship Enchanted Princess has been christened in Fort Lauderdale in a special ceremony as part of an original production “Our World, Enchanted”.
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