The Indian start-up cruise line Cordelia Cruises has sent its cruise ship Empress into Dubai Drydocks for a refit and renovation ahead of her maiden cruise from Dubai in September.
Cordelia Cruises ship Empress enters Dubai Drydocks for refit and renovation
Norwegian Jade to return to Cape Town for 2023 summer season
Norwegian Cruise Line is returning Norwegian Jade to Cape Town again in 2023, marking its second South African cruise season from the Mother City if the 2022 plans go ahead.
Another cruise line added to Dubai 2021 roundtrip line-up
Hapag-Lloyd is the latest cruise line to confirm roundtrip Dubai cruise itineraries for the 2021 cruise season, with Europa 2 sailing her first ever mini cruise season from the city.
Qatar boosts cruise tourism investment with CLIA partnership
Qatar is redoubling its efforts to position itself as a major cruise tourism destination through a major partnership with Cruise Line International Association (CLIA) UK & Ireland.
Largest cruise ship in the world departs on sea trials
The world’s largest cruise ship Wonder of the Seas has departed on sea trials ahead of her anticipated March, 2022 delivery and (possible) cruise via Dubai.
Disney Wish to debut first-for-the-line interactive Uncharted Adventure
When Disney Wish is delivered in June next year she’ll offer a new interactive app-based game that gives passengers a new way to explore and experience the ship.
Regent latest cruise line to add Jeddah cruise itineraries
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is the lastest cruise line to announce its entry to the newly-opened Saudi Arabian cruise sector, with plans to call in Jeddah during the 2023/24 cruise season.
Azamara rolls out 200-port European cruise program for 2023
The boutique luxury cruise line Azamara will sail 95 itineraries visiting 200 ports across Europe in 2023, as well as 35 country intensive voyages.
First newbuild for Carnival joint venture in China is halfway complete
The first cruise ship being built for Carnival Corporation’s joint venture with China State Shipbuilding Corporation is halfway complete, with much of her hull and superstructure now assembled.
Fred Olsen sails from Dover with new cruise ship Bolette
The British cruise line Fred Olsen has put its new flagship Bolette into service, sailing a maiden voyage from Dover, UK.
Royal Caribbean brings Oasis-class giants back into service
The world’s largest cruise ships have resumed cruise operations, with Harmony of the Seas and Symphony of the Seas both departing on their first passenger voyages this week.
Costa gives away onboard spending credits for Dubai cruises in Back to Sea Sale
Costa Cruises is offering fare discounts and onboard spending credits as part of their “Back to Sea Sale”, which includes its Dubai itineraries.
COVID-19 case reported aboard Carnival’s new Mardi Gras
At least one passenger has reportedly tested positive for COVID-19 aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s new cruise ship, Mardi Gras.
Carnival resumes Victory to Radiance refit, sends two more ships for livery update
Carnival Cruise Line has resumed refit and refurbishment work on Carnival Victory, which is being transformed into Carnival Radiance as part of a total overhaul of the vessel, while Carnival Sunshine and […]
Norwegian Prima floated out of construction dry dock ahead of 2022 delivery
Norwegian Prima has touched water for the first time, leaving her construction dry dock at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Venice to commence her final fit out and finishing stage.
Atlas Ocean Voyages cruise to Egypt impacted by COVID-19 case onboard
Atlas Ocean Voyages has been unable to complete its inaugural cruise from Greece to Egypt due to a case of COVID-19 being discovered onboard its ship World Navigator.
Silversea to cruise Cape Town to Saudi on first Africa/Arabia grand voyage
Silversea Cruises is returning to Saudi Arabia in 2024 with two new grand voyages to Africa and the Arabian Peninsula, with the first departing from Cape Town.
Emerald Cruises latest line to announce Saudi Arabian itineraries for 2022
Emerald Cruises, a luxury boutique cruise line that recently expanded into the ocean-going cruise sector, has announced its first cruises will include calls in Saudi Arabia.
Hurtigurten adds Africa to expedition cruise line-up in 2022
The leading Norwegian cruise company Hurtigurten has unveiled an African expedition cruise for 2022 aboard its Hurtigurten Expeditions subsidiary, becoming the only cruise line to do so thus far.
Seabourn Venture floated out just days after inaugural season announced
Seabourn Venture has touched water for the first time, floating out of its construction dry dock at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy ahead of its April, 2022 debut.
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