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 […]
Dubai named a top ten ‘must-visit’ city by Lonely Planet ahead of biggest ever cruise season
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.
New mid-section inserted for Star Breeze after Windstar president makes final cut
The new 25.6-metre mid-section for Star Breeze has been inserted and work is now underway to weld the ship back together at the Fincantieri Palermo shipyard after Windstar President John Delaney made […]
Holland America Line reveals 2020 Grand Africa Voyage with calls in SA and Middle East
Holland America Line has announced a brand new 79-night Grand Africa Voyage for 2020 that circumnavigates much of the continent and offers more than a dozen epic safari experiences and wildlife encounters.
Dubai chosen as key overnight call on Princess Cruises’ 2021 World Cruise
Princess Cruises’ annual 2021 World Cruise roundtrip from Sydney, Australia will feature Dubai as a key overnight port on the packed itinerary, one of just three on the entire 108-day voyage. The […]
Royal Caribbean’s next Perfect Day cruise island will be in the most remote nation in world
Royal Caribbean has announced that its next Perfect Day private cruise destination will be located in Vanuatu, in the South Pacific, one of the most remote island nations in the world, and […]
P&O Cruises re-confirms 2020/21 Dubai cruise season with winter itinerary launch
P&O Cruises has released its summer 2021 and winter 2021/2022 cruise itineraries with more than 400 voyages on offer from Southampton, Malta and, as we first reported, Dubai in the Arabian Gulf.
Princess Cruises takes delivery of newest cruise ship Sky Princess
Sky Princess has been delivered to Princess Cruises at an official handover ceremony at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
AIDA Cruises lays keel for second LNG mega-ship AIDAcosma
German cruise line AIDA Cruises has laid the first of 90 blocks for its second LNG-powered cruise ship, AIDAcosma, due for delivery in summer, 2021.
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