Cape Town’s current 2019/2020 cruise season is not only the biggest on record in terms of the number of cruise ships using Cape Town as an embarkation port, but also because of […]
Cape Town cruise sector expected to inject R220-billion into local economy
Top 10 changes you’ll love aboard refurbished Oasis of the Seas
The ship that redefined how big cruise ships can be, and how many attractions and amenities can be experienced on a cruise, has spent several weeks in dry-dock being brought up to […]
Costa Diadema makes inaugural Dubai port call as she begins 2019/2020 Arabian Gulf season
Costa Cruises’ third-largest (by a tiny margin) cruise ship Costa Diadema has completed her first-ever roundtrip cruise from the city, the first of 16 during the 2019/2020 Arabian Gulf cruise season, which […]
Norwegian Jade cruises from Dubai to Singapore with every berth fully booked
Norwegian Jade’s first ever cruise from Dubai has gone down a treat with Norwegian Cruise Line’s passengers, according to Eamonn Ferrin, VP & MD, UKIMEA, who says the Dubai to Singapore 17-night […]
Dubai-bound La Belle des Oceans cancels cruises after striking an uncharted rock
The luxury river and expedition cruising line CroisiEurope has canceled upcoming cruises aboard its ocean-going cruise yacht La Belle des Oceans after it struck an uncharted rock near Phi Phi Island.
Costa Smeralda finally passes sea trials after several delays to delivery date
Costa Smeralda has passed her propulsion test as part of her comprehensive sea trials, marking the next major milestone in her construction.
Here’s how you can have your own cruise ship
It’s now possible for you to buy your very own cruise ship – okay, a scale model one.
Construction of promenade connecting Durban Cruise Terminal with beachfront to start in 2020
Port of Durban will soon begin construction of the boulevard connecting the planned Durban Cruise Terminal with the newly-launched Beachfront Promenade.
Food faces seafood restaurant Rudi’s Seagrill to debut aboard Mardi Gras
A new seafood specialty restaurant designed by chef Rudi Sodamin, called Rudi’s Seagrill, will debut aboard Mardi Gras and feature his famous ‘food faces’ according to Carnival Cruise Line.
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals exclusive area called Silver Cove on Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line is making a number of upgrades to its Great Stirrup Cay private island in the Caribbean as part of the Norwegian Edge fleet wide refit program, and the biggest […]
Paul Gauguin Cruises triples fleet size with new order from Fincantieri
Ponant, a subsidiary of Artemis Group (holding company of the Pinault family), and the parent company of Paul Gauguin Cruises has announced a two ship order from Italian shipyard Fincantieri.
Keel laid for Ryndam, Holland America Line’s new Pinnacle-class cruise ship
Holland America Line has laid the keel for its new Pinnacle-class cruise ship Ryndam at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard in Venice.
10 tips for a family fly-cruise holiday in 2020
Traveling with kids can be an adventure full of incredible memories and tons of stress, but it doesn’t have to be. By being a little more prepared – like getting the best […]
P&O Cruises first to release itineraries for 2021/22 roundtrip Dubai cruise season
P&O Cruises has released cruise itineraries for Oceana’s 2021/22 cruise season, sailing roundtrip out of Dubai in the Arabian Gulf between November and March.
Cape Town reaps reward of cruise terminal redevelopment in 2019/2020 season
The V&A Waterfront’s R59-million redevelopment of the Cape Town Cruise Terminal in 2015 has supported growth in the South African cruise sector, with more passengers and cruise ships calling in the Mother […]
Royal Caribbean expands regional headquarters in Dubai amid unprecedented cruise growth
Royal Caribbean is expanding its Middle East headquarters in Dubai to cater to the expanding regional cruise market, and support the more than 50,000 outbound cruise passengers from the region.
Carnival releases new details about Mardi Gras’s rollercoaster and Ultimate Playground
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed additional details on BOLT, the first roller coaster at sea, which will be the main attraction in the already action-packed expansive open-air recreation area on Mardi Gras called […]
Queen Elizabeth welcomed in Cape Town as Cunard Line reaffirms commitment to SA cruises
Queen Elizabeth made her second call of the year in Cape Town Tuesday as she prepares to embark on her 24-night cruise from South Africa to Australia.
New boardwalk through Abu Dhabi Mangroves to open during 2019/2020 cruise season
The new Mangrove Boardwalk will open by January, 2020, in the middle of the current UAE cruise season, offering visitors to the UAE capital a new experience of the beautiful Abu Dhabi […]
Virgin Voyages second ship to be called Valiant Lady, will be deployed in the Mediterranean
Virgin Voyages will name its second cruise ship Valiant Lady and will deploy her in the European cruise market sailing 7-night Mediterranean itineraries out of Barcelona, Spain.
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