Saga Cruises has confirmed plans to extend its fleet of new build ships with a second new cruise ship. Spirit of Adventure is expected to be delivered in summer 2020, joining the […]
Saga Cruises announces second mammoth cruise ship
Cruise Lifestyle: Koningsdam’s remarkable US $4.1-million art collection
One of the most notable features of any Holland America Line ship is the remarkable collection of museum-quality art on board and Koningsdam, which launched in April 2016, is no exception.
Dubai’s DP World may be considering taking over Hong Kong’s cruise terminals
At a recent trade-focused meeting between DP World chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem and Hong Kong chief executive Carrie Lam, the UAE port tycoon mentioned ambitions concerning the city’s cruise terminals.
New cruise attraction: Dubai announces ‘Floating Venice’ that looks nothing like it
A Dubai-based real estate and property developer Kleindienst Group, has announced plans to build a 3000-guest capacity ‘Floating Venice’, but it looks nothing like the city from which it gets its name.
Construction work begins on LNG-powered Costa Smeralda
Construction work has begun on Costa Smeralda after her steel-cutting ceremony held at the Meyer shipyard in Turku, Finland.
Dubai Harbour to be first cruise destination to build two terminals simultaneously
Dubai Harbour will have a second cruise terminal in addition to the one already revealed in January 2017, developer Meraas has announced.
Ritz Carlton enters cruise industry with vessel it calls the “anti-cruise ship”
ABB will provide the power and propulsion for the first in a series of ground-breaking vessels that mark Ritz Carlton’s first foray into the cruise sector.
Brand new cruise line Viking Cruises coming to South Africa on 2019 World Cruise
Viking Cruises has announced that it will sail its second World Cruise in 2019 as part of its emergence into the global ocean cruise market, with South Africa one of the destinations […]
Seabourn celebrates launch of new cruise ship Seabourn Ovation
Seabourn has marked a major construction milestone with a traditional coin and launch ceremony for its newest ship, Seabourn Ovation, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri, Italy.
Dubai Airport: DXB Int. now provides free video streaming for visitors
A complaint that cruise passengers to Dubai make time and again when they fly into Dubai, is that the waiting time between their flight landing and the cruise ship boarding beginning is […]
Dubai Shore Excursions: IMG World’s of Adventure sees knock-out first year
IMG Worlds of Adventure made history by being the world’s largest indoor theme park when it opened its doors on August 31, 2016. Having welcomed millions of guests to the park over […]
Dubai Shore Excursions: Business Bay ranked fifth-coolest destination in world
JBR, Dubai Marina, Deira and Al Manara are the favourite neighbourhoods in Dubai for cruise shore excursions, but one particular part of the city, that doesn’t feature on any cruise line’s offered […]
Dubai Shore Excursions: 5 cool things to do on a cruise visit to Business Bay
If you’re a cruise tourist planning a trip to Dubai’s Business Bay (since it is the fifth coolest neighbourhood in the world), here are five cool things to do in an afternoon […]
Europa 2 re-introduces summer specials for 2018 Middle East cruises
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has re-introduced to the international marketplace its popular Summer Specials campaign – applying to five Europa 2 Asia and Middle East cruises in April and May 2018.
Industry Focus: Why South Africa needs a Durban Cruise Terminal
A world-class cruise experience is essential if Africa is to increase its share of the lucrative, but highly competitive international cruise industry, especially given its remote location at the southern tip of Africa.
AIDA Cruises coming to South Africa for first time in 2018
AIDA Cruises, the largest cruise company in Germany and part of the mammoth Carnival Corporation, has announced a second world cruise as part of its new AIDA Selection program.
Crystal Cruises to feature shortest ever Middle East cruise during 2017
The luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has announced that it is shortening some of its cruises for the 2017-18 cruise season, in response to passenger demand for luxury, but in smaller bites.
Saga Cruises to sail epic South African ‘farewell’ cruise for Saga Pearl II in 2019
Saga Cruises has confirmed that it is retiring its class cruise ship Saga Pearl II from the fleet in 2019 after 202 sailings. The British cruise line, specialising in cruises for passengers […]
Video – Humpback whale gets trapped in Sohar Port
Video has emerged of a humpback whale that became trapped inside the waters of Sohar Port in Oman. According to officials, the whale entered the port on Monday. The video below was […]
Industry Focus: How cruise lines will attract millennials
Cruises are an attractive holiday option for many people the world over. The ability to see other countries combined with good weather and everything you could ever want on a holiday undoubtedly […]
