Breaking the law, through the smuggling of contraband, theft or murder, are of course all actions that would cause you and your group to be forcibly disembarked from a cruise liner, but […]
Cruise Lifestyle: Five ways you could be kicked off your cruise
Opinion: Middle East cruise industry should not try compete with Caribbean
Some observers have suggested the Middle East may be gearing up to take on the Caribbean as a major cruise destination, but such observations seem short-sighted given the significant strategic geopolitical advantage […]
Royal Caribbean reveals brochure for Middle East market amid double digit growth
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd, the parent group that owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur Cruises, CDF Croisières de France and Azamara Club Cruises, released their new 2014/15 cruise brochure for the […]
Cruise Lifestyle: Choosing the right cruise ship cabin
For some, a cabin is just a room in which to sleep, for others it can make or break a cruise holiday. The cabin you choose depends on what you want from […]
Ship Review: Seabourn Quest
Joining her sister ships Odyssey and Sojourn, Quest is the ultimate luxury cruise liner, combining Seabourn’s traditionalism with the most modern, chic features and carrying her passengers around the world in style […]
Cruise Lifestyle: Cruise ship dos and don’ts for first time cruisers
For many cruisers based in the Middle East a cruise is a relatively new experience and can be a little overwhelming. For this reason, Cruise Arabia & Africa has put together a […]
Cruise Review: Queen Mary 2
In light of Queen Elizabeth’s upcoming arrival in Dubai in the United Arab Emirates in April, 2014 when she will commence her 20-night voyage from Dubai to Portugal (part of her 2014 […]
Historical: History of air-conditioning at sea
Imagine standing on a sweltering promenade deck aboard a ship rolling sluggishly from side to side as it pushes its way through a lazy swell that shimmers like oil in the hot […]
Cruise Lifestyle: First hypoallergenic cabins at sea
There’s no better feeling than slipping into bed on a cruise ship. The fresh, crisp sheets, the gentle hum of the air-conditioning and ship’s engines, perhaps the occasional creak of a bulk […]
Ship Review: Costa Favolosa
Launched in 2011, the 114,500 gross ton Costa Favolosa is Costa’s newest ship and the latest addition to the Concordia-class mega cruise liners, joining her sister ships Serena (of Cruise Diaries fame) […]
Industry Focus: Are Middle East cruises safe?
How safe is the Middle East cruise industry? This is a question that many cruise passengers no doubt wonder when they consider taking a cruise in the region…
Industry Focus: Cruise ships and crime, much ado about nothing?
This month, the world’s three largest cruise lines, accounting for two thirds of the global cruise industry, voluntarily released data on all crimes reported aboard the vessels throughout their subsidiary fleets. Disney […]
High Seas High Streets – the best cruise lines for shopping at sea
While duty-free shopping in port and the chance to buy rare or touristy items in port is often the main shopping goal of many cruisers, duty-free shopping onboard ship is also a […]
Historical: The first cruise ships
The origins of the cruise industry are murky and contested. Many cruise lines claim to have been the first to develop this lucrative market that only matured in the late 20th century, […]
Industry Focus: Clean Cruising
Cruise Arabia would like to acknowledge those cruise lines making a real effort to reduce their impact on the environment, but the journey to acknowledging the importance of eco-responsibility has been a […]
Cruise Review: Brilliance of the Seas
Tasty cuisine, comfortable state rooms, highly affordable budget options and entertainment and facilities galore, Brilliance of the Seas is a taste of Carnival-type entertainment cruising in the Gulf.
Cruise Review: Seabourn Pride
Seabourn have been offering a one-of-a-kind product for decades, the line is to small ship cruising what Cunard is to ocean liners. Cruise Arabia took a cruise on Seabourn Pride in the […]
Ship Review: Post-refit Silver Wind
Yacht-like intimacy, ocean liner elegance and six-star all-inclusive service are the hallmarks of a Silversea voyage and after her 2017 refit and refurbishment, Silver Wind is more glamorous than ever.
Ship Review: Seven Seas Voyager
Seven Seas Voyager is a mid-size cruise liner, but large by luxury ship standards. Following her extensive 2017 refit, we take an in-depth look at her and all she offers.
Cruise Review: Oceania Nautica
The third ship to be added to the Oceania Cruises fleet, Nautica continues the line’s concept of luxury cruising at value-for-money prices. Its special moments that set Nautica apart.
