Norwegian Cruise Line will cruise twice from South Africa with two different cruise ships for the first time in 2021, with Norwegian Jade joining Norwegian Dawn in cruising from Cape Town.
Norwegian Cruise Line doubles up 2021 Cape Town cruises with Norwegian Jade
Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal and Sir Bani Yas Island get top marks from cruise passengers
A survey of cruise passengers visiting Abu Dhabi Ports’ cruise terminal at Port Zayed in Abu Dhabi, and the cruise beach at Sir Bani Yas Island has found that cruise visitors have […]
Norwegian Cruise Line adds Norwegian Jade to Dubai cruise line-up in 2021
Norwegian Jade, the 2,800-passenger, 93,000-gross ton pocket mega-ship from Norwegian Cruise Line will sail from Dubai in December, 2021, joining Norwegian Dawn in cruising from the city next year.
South Africans from Coronavirus-hit Diamond Princess to be quarantined by army
South African passengers and crew that have been released from the Coronavirus-infected Diamond Princess cruise ship in Japan will be quarantined by the army, the Department of Health has announced.
Abu Dhabi cruise tourism grew 46% last year with more cruise ships and passengers
Abu Dhabi continues to establish itself as the region’s best alternative cruise port to Dubai, with yet another record-breaking year of growth in passenger and cruise ship numbers reported for 2019.
Cape Town Cruise Project launched to put South Africa on mainstream map
Cape Town has long been popular with expedition cruise ships and luxury cruise lines, but now the city is focusing on growing port calls from the major mainstream cruise lines with the […]
Dubai chosen as alternative destination for AIDA after cancelling Asia cruise season
AIDA Cruises has announced that AIDAvita will be dry-docked in Dubai for routine maintenance and will sail a mini cruise season from the city in lieu of her Asian program, which was […]
South Africans aboard Diamond Princess cruise ship test positive for Coronavirus
Two South African crew members aboard the Diamond Princess cruise ship under quarantine in Japan have tested positive for Coronavirus, according to the National Department of Health.
Coronavirus impact in Asia leads to busiest day of the cruise season for Dubai
The last day of February was always going to be a busy day for Dubai Cruise Terminal with four cruise ships docked on the same day, but AIDA’s decision to pull out […]
Princess Cruises makes ‘Princess Plus’ drinks and Wi-Fi offer permanent
Princess Cruises has announced that its onboard savings package will now be available on all bookings going forward.
Why Coronavirus impact for Dubai cruise sector is difficult to predict
With more than 80,000 people around the world infected with Coronavirus, more than 2,700 deaths, and mass disruption to the cruise sector across Asia, the ongoing epidemic’s impact on the cruise sector […]
QE2’s Bridge added to tour experience aboard the former Cunard liner in Dubai
QE2 Dubai has opened the ship’s navigation bridge to the general public as part of its popular ship-wide tour of the former ocean liner.
Norwegian Spirit to cruise from Cape Town to the Med following Asia cancellation
Norwegian Cruise Line have announced what they will be doing with Norwegian Spirit in place of her Asian cruise season, which was cancelled last week due to the ongoing Coronavirus epidemic in […]
MSC Bellissima’s Dubai to Asia cruise altered due to Coronavirus outbreak
MSC Bellissima’s March cruise from Dubai to Japan has been altered to drop several Asian destinations from the itinerary amid the ongoing Coronavirus epidemic in the region.
Royal Caribbean signs deal to develop beach club on Antigua in Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International has signed a deal to develop a Royal Beach Club on the island of Antigua, formalising a plan announced last year.
Sapphire Princess redeployed to Australia to avoid Coronavirus
Princess Cruises has announced that Sapphire Princess will cruise Australian waters instead of in Asia due to the risk of infection and port cancellations posed by the Coronavirus epidemic.
P&O’s new cruise ship Iona touches water for the first time in float out at Meyer Werft
P&O Cruises’ new ship Iona has “floated out” at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, touching water for the first time ahead of her final fitting out and delivery.
Sir Bani Yas Island to get dedicated cruise jetty for mega cruise ships
Sir Bani Yas Island is to get a US $100-million cruise jetty that will allow two cruise ships to dock simultaneously, according to a release from Abu Dhabi Ports.
Ship Review: MSC Seaview
MSC Seaview is a different class of ship for MSC Cruises, from her outward-facing, outdoor living design and entertainment line-up, to her zip-lines and glass skywalks – and she’s cruising roundtrip from […]
MSC Cruises alone brings 500,000 cruise tourists into Dubai and Abu Dhabi
MSC Cruises last week consolidated its position as the largest cruise operator in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf cruise sector with the establishment of preferential berthing agreements in both Dubai and […]
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