A Category 4 cyclone, the strongest storm in the area for more than a decade, has impacted the cruise itineraries of multiple cruise ships sailing to or from Dubai and across the […]
Dubai bound cruise ships scatter as Cyclone Kyarr barrels toward Arabian Sea
Costa Smeralda delayed again, inaugural voyage will now be a Christmas Cruise
Costa Cruises has been forced to announce for a second time that the delivery date for its new LNG-powered mega-ship Costa Smeralda has been pushed back to the end of the year.
Norwegian Spirit to get US $100m refit and refurbishment before Dubai and SA cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line’s 1998-built cruise ship Norwegian Spirit is to undergo a major refurbishment in January, 2020, directly before her cruise to Dubai and South Africa.
Regent rolls out new themed cruise collection with limited space left on 2019 Dubai voyage
Regent Seven Seas says there is still some availability for its 2019 Spotlight on Public Broadcasting voyage, departing November 16, 2019, from Dubai to Singapore, as it rolls out new themed voyages for […]
Namibia’s new cruise terminal in Walvis Bay dogged by lack of bunkering services
The new cruise terminal constructed in Walvis Bay and operated by Namport has seen its first cruise season hampered by a lack of re-fueling facilities for cruise ships, reports The Namibian.
New Odyssey of the Seas to have ‘most action-packed top deck to date’ says Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International’s new Quantum-Ultra class cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas, the first of the class to sail from North America, will have more entertainment and activity options up top than […]
Princess Cruises offers roundtrip cruise to South Africa from Adelaide for first time
Princess Cruises has included South Africa as one of the three international roundtrip cruise itineraries it will be offering from Adelaide for the first time during the 2019 cruise season.
Dubai named a top ten ‘must-visit’ city by Lonely Planet ahead of biggest ever cruise season
As a city of unparalleled experiences, Dubai has been named one of the world’s best cities for travellers to visit in 2020 by Lonely Planet, just as the city prepares for its largest […]
New cruise terminal in Doha inaugurated by TUI’s Mein Schiff 5
Qatar’s Doha Port has opened its new cruise terminal ahead of the 2019/2020 cruise season in the Arabian Gulf, which will be the biggest on-record thanks to the plethora of cruise ships […]
Royal Caribbean’s Voyager of the Seas emerges from dry dock following ‘amplification’
Voyager of the Seas has finished a 41-day refit and refurbishment project that saw her ‘amplified’ with new dining options and on-board attractions at a cost of US $97-million.
World’s two largest cruise lines form another joint-venture, this time in St Lucia
Carnival Corporation and Royal Caribbean Cruises, the world’s two largest cruise companies by passenger capacity, have announced they’re teaming up to build a new cruise pier in St Lucia.
P&O flagship Britannia emerges from dry-dock following refit and refurbishment
P&O Cruises’ current flagship Britannia has re-entered service after a major refit and refurbishment that saw a number of interior design changes made to the ship, and Twitter is loving it. Paul […]
Prices announced for Carnival Panorama’s Sky Zone trampoline park
Carnival Cruise Line has announced prices for its Sky Zone trampoline park experience aboard new cruise ship Carnival Panorama.
Classic cruise ship MV Funchal to be towed to Liverpool for floating hotel refit
The former Portuguese state yacht turned cruise ship, MV Funchal, formerly operating for Classic International Cruises before its bankruptcy in 2011, is to be towed to Liverpool to begin her new life […]
MSC Cruises announces activities available on new Caribbean private island Ocean Cay
MSC Cruises has revealed the range of activities that will be on offer for cruise tourists at its new private island in the Caribbean, Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve.
Abu Dhabi breaks ground on Marsa Mina waterfront project adjacent cruise terminal
Abu Dhabi Ports has followed in the footsteps of DP World with a ground breaking on development of Marsa Mina, the major waterfront project adjacent the Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal.
Royal Caribbean may add new Spa Staterooms aboard Jewel of the Seas ahead of 2021 Dubai season
Royal Caribbean will be introducing new Spa Staterooms aboard all the ships in its Radiance, Voyager, Freedom, Oasis, Quantum and Quantum Ultra classes, which includes the Radiance-class Jewel of the Seas, homeporting […]
MSC Grandiosa to feature two new Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows
Two new Cirque du Soleil at Sea shows will debut exclusively aboard MSC Grandiosa, one with audience participation for the first time, MSC Cruises has announced.
Crystal’s cruising yacht Crystal Esprit to return to Arabian Gulf for 2022/23 season
Ultra-luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has announced that its cruising yacht, with capacity for just 62 passengers, will be returning to the Arabian Gulf and offering a range of Dubai cruises for […]
Royal Caribbean bans another passenger, this time for reckless selfie
Royal Caribbean International has banned another passenger for life over a dangerous stunt expressly forbidden in its on-board rules, this time because of a selfie.
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