The Gibraltar shipyard Gibdock has undertaking exacting repair and renewal work on Thomson Majesty, the Thomson-operated luxury vessel owned by Louis Cruises.
Thomson Majesty undergoes refit in Gibraltar as fleetmate prepares for Dubai cruise
UAE set to become major Chinese cruise destination as visa-free entry granted
The Chinese cruise market is one of the fastest growing in the world, with an increase this year in cross-border Chinese cruise passengers of 44% and a 35% increase in the number […]
Dubai breaks all previous records with massive 2016/17 Middle East cruise season
More than 600,000 cruise tourists aboard several dozen cruise ships making 157 ship calls will visit Dubai during the upcoming Middle East cruise season starting in November 2016 and ending in June […]
Hurricane Matthew causes chaos for Caribbean cruise itineraries
The Category 4 hurricane currently battering its way through the Caribbean has caused mass disruption to cruise itineraries in the region, according to reports from cruise lines operating from the US’ Gulf […]
Saga Cruises offer transit of new Panama Canal aboard Saga Sapphire
Transit the Panama Canal on outward and return journeys during Saga Sapphire’s Central American Discovery cruise.
Cruise lines drop Turkey port calls for 2016 following Istanbul airport terror attack
Following Tuesday’s terror attacks in Istanbul in which at least 41 people were killed and hundreds injured, several cruise lines have announced changes to itineraries featuring the Turkish capital.
Former MSC Melody almost capsizes during cold lay up in India
The former MSC cruise ship ‘Melody’ is currently listing dangerously in India after heavy rainfall caused flooding aboard the vessel. The ex-MSC Melody, now named MV Qing, is listing at an approximate […]
SHIP REVIEW: MSC Seaside Preview
The three Seaside-class cruise ships (MSC has ordered another with one on option) are intended to bring the sea closer to passengers.
Cruise Industry: Cruise lines up their game on weddings at sea
When planning your dream wedding, here’s a tip: You don’t have to limit yourself to your own back yard. For the ultimate in romance, consider getting married on a cruise ship at […]
Norwegian Cruise Line opens two offices in India to support Mumbai cruises in 2016/17
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd has announced the opening of the company’s first two offices in India with a dedicated local team appointed to market the company’s three brands.
Cruise Lifestyle: Top 10 Cruise Ship Wedding Planning Tips
Getting married at sea is the ultimate romantic dream for many people. Ocean travel has been wrapped up with notions of romance since the golden age of the ocean liner and while […]
Horrifying elevator death caught on camera aboard Carnival Ecstasy – graphic content warning
Passengers on their way to dinner aboard the cruise ship Carnival Ecstasy witnessed a horrifying scene Sunday when a technician was crushed by one of the ship’s elevators.
Costa and MSC cruise ships on alert in France following Paris terror attacks
Costa Cruises and MSC Cruises, which were both targeted by the terror attacks in Tunis, Tunisia earlier this year, say they are on alert following the French terror attacks in Paris on […]
There is a new plan for former Cunard liner QE2 – she will not be scrapped insists DP World Chairman
Cruise Arabia & Africa can exclusively reveal that DP World Chairman Sultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem has confirmed that there is a new plan for QE2 and that the famous former Cunard ocean […]
EXCLUSIVE: Princess Cruises new ship Majestic Princess to visit Dubai en-route to Shanghai
Princess Cruises has announced that its newest Royal-class cruise liner, due for launch in 2017 will be named Majestic Princess, while a source at the cruise line has confirmed to Cruise Arabia […]
Titanic II is to sail maiden voyage in 2018 from China to Dubai in the United Arab Emirates
Australian mining magnate Clive Palmer’s Blue Star Line has announced that Titanic II, his fully-functioning replica of the famous ocean liner, is still to be launched, but that her first cruise destination […]
Dubai Cruise Terminal operator DP World reveals green plans with solar panels to generate power
DP World, a global port operator and the authority responsible for operating the Dubai Cruise Terminal, the primary cruise hub of the Middle East, has announced plans to install solar panels on […]
MSC Musica Dubai cruise season for 2015 extended due to surge in demand
MSC Musica’s 2015 Dubai cruise season has been extended, Cruise Arabia & Africa can confirm, with the cruise ship now scheduled to sail an extra four 7-night Middle East cruises before she […]
US Coast Guard responds to fire aboard Carnival Liberty in St Thomas
Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed that a fire broke out aboard its cruise liner Carnival Liberty while in port in St Thomas in the US Virgin Islands on Monday.
P&O Cruises in talks with Cruise Arabia alliance on sailing first Middle East cruise season – source
A high ranking source in the Middle East cruise industry has informed Cruise Arabia & Africa that the British cruise line P&O Cruises is considering home porting a cruise ship in the […]