And then there were (almost) five. Just a few weeks after Royal Caribbean ordered a sixth Oasis-class cruise ship, the cruise line has begun construction of the fifth sister ship – which […]
Royal Caribbean cuts steel for fifth Oasis-class, world’s new largest cruise ship
Record-breaking ten cruise lines to homeport in Dubai for 2020/21 cruise season
As many as ten cruise lines will make Dubai a homeport for the 2020/21 winter cruise season in the Arabian Gulf, according to Hamad Bin Mejren, senior vice president, Dubai Tourism.
Viking Sun ends South African cruise season with inaugural visit to country
And that’s a wrap (almost) for the 2018/2019 South African cruise season. Viking Sun, sailing her first ever cruise from South Africa (and marking the only non-MSC cruise of the year from […]
Dubai Shore Excursions: Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood
Established in the early 20th century and fully restored just before the turn of the 21st, Al Fahidi Historical Neighbourhood is an authentic taste of the Dubai of old, before this cruise […]
Carnival introduces high-energy Zumba-based classes for cruising kids
Carnival Cruise Line has expanded its on-board youth programming with an exclusive partnership with Zumbini, offering high-energy early childhood activities and classes that combine singing, dancing and playing.
Saudi Arabian Navy evacuates passengers from two cruise ships off Aqaba
Two passengers have had to be evacuated from two separate cruise ships sailing in the Red Sea in recent days, with medical emergencies reported aboard both Costa Luminosa and Seven Seas Navigator.
Virgin Voyages unnamed ‘Lady Ship 2’ begins to take shape at Fincantieri
Virgin Voyages has commenced construction of its second ‘Lady Ship’ at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy, according to a tweet by Stacy Shaw, Vice President of Sales & Business Development at the […]
P&O’s Aurora emerges from refurbishment for new life as adults-only cruise ship
Aurora, the second-oldest ship in the P&O Cruises fleet (until Oriana is sold in August this year) has completed a major refurbishment project that saw her transformed into an adults-only ship.
Royal Caribbean to return Jewel of the Seas to Dubai for 2020/21 season
With plenty of advance bookings for its inaugural return season in the Arabian Gulf, Royal Caribbean has announced that Jewel of the Seas will sail a second Dubai roundtrip cruise season in […]
Karnika makes historic Indian arrival ahead of Jalesh’s debut UAE season
The cruise ship Karnika, newly delivered to Jalesh Cruises following a major refurbishment in Singapore, has docked in Goa, becoming the first Indian-owned mainstream cruise ship ever to do so.
Istanbul’s redeveloped Galataport has more than 50 ship calls booked for 2020
The redevelopment of Istanbul’s Galataport cruise ship terminal is due for completion in March, 2020, with more than 50 cruise ship calls already booked and officials anticipating an initial season of more […]
Windstar reveals details and renderings of Star Plus fleet refurb and stretching
Windstar Cruises has revealed more details about its US $250-million Star Plus Initiative, a major project that will see its three powered cruise ships lengthened and fully refurbished.
Virgin Voyages coming to Dubai, Abu Dhabi and South Africa in search of crew
If you’ve been contemplating a career at sea in the ever-expanding cruise industry, Virgin Voyages may be the cruise line for you.
Celebrity Cruises expands Edge-class with fifth ship order
Celebrity Cruises has ordered a fifth Edge-class cruise ship from the French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique, for delivery in 2024.
Spectrum of the Seas delivered to Royal Caribbean ahead of Dubai cruise
Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of Spectrum of the Seas, in Bremerhaven, Germany ahead of her maiden voyage to Dubai in the Arabian Gulf.
Oceania Cruises releases new menu that is also halal for Middle East guests
Oceania Cruises has unveiled a new on-board menu that is sure to prove popular with Middle East guests, because although its vegan, it’s also therefore halal by default.
MSC Cruises reveals design of new mega-ship cruise terminal for Miami
MSC Cruises has released the first renderings of its planned mega-ship cruise terminal in PortMiami as it pursues a greater share of the North American cruise market.
‘Carnival Excel’ suites, the most luxurious in fleet, to debut aboard Mardi Gras
Carnival Cruise Line has announced further details about the suites available to guests aboard its upcoming cruise ship Mardi Gras (in addition to her standard accommodations).
Holland America brings back historic Ryndam name for new Pinnacle-class ship
A Holland America Line ship will carry the Ryndam name once more in 2021 when the line’s new Pinnacle-class ship is launched, according to an announcement made at the 35th annual Seatrade […]
SkyPad attraction closed on two RCL ships, Spectrum’s Dubai cruise unaffected
Royal Caribbean has temporarily closed the new SkyPad feature aboard two of its cruise ships due to safety concerns, but Cruise Arabia & Africa understands Spectrum of the Seas’ Dubai cruise may […]
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