The Port of Mossel Bay has launched its new Cruise Reception Facility, with the expedition cruise ship SH Diana of Swan Hellenic serving as the first vessel to use it during her […]
New cruise reception facility opened in Mossel Bay, with SH Diana 1st vessel to call
Azamara makes Cape Town call amid growing interest in South African cruise market
Azamara Cruises is returning to South Africa for the 2025/26 cruise season, with Azamara Pursuit departing this week from Cape Town bound for Singapore.
Crystal Cruises reveals Crystal Grace as name of 1st new ocean ship in 25 years
Crystal Cruises has announced that its upcoming new cruise ship will be named Crystal Grace, marking the company’s first new build in 25 years and the first to be constructed under the […]
New York City unveils extensive redevelopment plan for Manhattan Cruise Terminal
A redevelopment plan has been released for the Manhattan Cruise Terminal outlining a long-term strategy to replace ageing infrastructure, introduce full shore power capability and expand public access along the Hudson River […]
MSC Cruises celebrates MSC World Asia float out and MSC World Atlantic coin ceremony
MSC Cruises marked two major construction milestones in France this week with the float out of MSC World Asia and the coin ceremony for MSC World Atlantic, as the company continues to […]
Celestyal’s expanded shorex programme offers backstage travel pass to Arabian Gulf
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled an expanded shore excursion programme for its new Iconic Arabia itineraries, offering what it describes as a backstage travel pass to some of the Arabian Gulf’s most distinctive […]
MSC Cruises orders 2 further World-class cruise ships, bringing planned total to 8
MSC Cruises has extended its partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique with orders for two additional World-class cruise ships, bringing the total number of vessels in the series to eight.
Qatar to welcome 70+ cruise calls for 2025/26 season amid AROYA debut in Gulf
Qatar will receive 73 cruise ship calls at Doha Port during the 2025/26 winter season, running from November 2025 to May 2026, according to Mwani Qatar, which operates the Doha Port Cruise […]
Norwegian Pearl undergoing major refit with new adults-only beach club and more
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl is undergoing an extensive refit at the Chantiers Naval de Marseille shipyard in France, becoming the second of the line’s Jewel-class vessels to receive upgrades this autumn.
Ambassador Cruise Line sends Ambition and Ambience for major refits at UK shipyards
Ambassador Cruise Line is sending two of its vessels, Ambition and Ambience, into drydock for significant refurbishment and maintenance works over the coming months, marking one of the company’s largest upgrade programmes […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises orders 3rd Prestige class cruise ship from Fincantieri
The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has announced a new order from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) for the construction of an ultra-luxury cruise ship to be operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Crystal Symphony enters dry dock for major refit ahead of South Africa cruises
Crystal Symphony has entered drydock in Italy for a major three-week refurbishment following the end of its summer Mediterranean season.
Nicko Cruises follows Celestyal, plans 2026 Red Sea transit via Saudi Arabia
The boutique European cruise line Nicko Cruises has announced changes to the itinerary of its upcoming 2025/26 world cruise aboard Vasco da Gama, citing security concerns in the Red Sea region.
Norwegian Cruise Line targets South African demand with biggest Black Friday yet
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched its biggest Black Friday sale to date, offering 50% off all cruises and bringing back its popular Free at Sea package, as the company looks to capture […]
Cruise Arabia Alliance expands as Saudi Arabia and Qatar join regional partnership
The Cruise Arabia Alliance has expanded to include Saudi Arabia and Qatar, marking a significant development in efforts to strengthen cruise tourism and coordination across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Cunard unveils 110 new 2027/28 itineraries, with extended South African calls
Cunard Line has unveiled its 2027/28 itineraries, featuring 110 new cruises across its four-ship fleet, including extended calls in key South African ports.
TUI River Cruises celebrates maiden voyage of 2nd Nile cruise ship TUI Bahareya
TUI River Cruises has marked the launch of its second River Nile vessel, TUI Bahareya, with a blessing ceremony in Luxor that signalled the start of the ship’s maiden voyage.
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines reveals new details on Borealis refit and refurbishment
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has shared new updates on the ongoing refit and refurbishment of Borealis, which is currently in dry dock at the Damen Shiprepair yard in Rotterdam.
Royal Caribbean cruise from South Africa aboard Voyager of the Seas sells out
Royal Caribbean International is set to return to South African waters, with passengers, for the first time in more than a decade when the Voyager of the Seas calls in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth this November, with the […]
Durban’s record 2025/26 cruise season expected to inject R1.8bn into local economy
Durban is preparing for its largest cruise season on record, with projections indicating the 2025/26 programme will inject nearly R1.8 billion into the city’s economy and attract around 255,000 cruise visitors between […]
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