The repairs to the propulsion system aboard Carnival Cruise Line’s lead Vista-class cruise ship Carnival Vista are now underway, and Cruise Industry News has released pictures of the giant ship atop the […]
Video and pictures released of historic Carnival Vista cruise repairs
TUI Cruises to homeport Mein Schiff 6 in Dubai for 2020/21 season
TUI Cruises, which cruises the longest Middle East cruise seasons of all the cruise lines homeporting in Dubai, is switching out Mein Schiff 5 with Mein Schiff 6 for the 2020/21 season.
Marella Cruises confirms second roundtrip Dubai cruise season for 2020/21
Marella Cruises has released its 2020/21 Winter cruise itineraries, confirming Marella Celebration’s deployment in the Arabian Gulf out of Dubai.
Allure of the Seas second Oasis-class cruise ship to undergo huge refurbishment
Royal Caribbean International has announced that Allure of the Seas will undergo a major $165-million refurbishment, similar to the one planned for sister ship Oasis of the Seas, the class leader.
Fred Olsen offers free flights on South African cruises from Cape Town for 2019
Fred Olsen has included its Cape Town cruise departure in 2019 in its free flights promotion, which offers complimentary flights from the UK to the ship for a range of cruise itineraries […]
Refit review: Allure of the Seas
Allure of the Seas is joining sister ship Oasis of the Seas in one of the largest refit and refurbishment projects the cruise industry has ever seen. Royal Caribbean have announced a […]
Seabourn Odyssey emerges from bow-to-stern refurbishment
Seabourn Odyssey has undergone a major refurbishment in Genoa, Italy to give her staterooms and public spaces a refreshed look and feel, as well as modern technology updates, and rich contemporary furnishings.
Marella Cruises reportedly planning a new Dubai cruise season for 2020/21
There is a lot of chatter in the cruise market about Marella Cruises upcoming Winter 2020/2021 deployments, with reports on Cruise Critic’s message boards that the cruise line will be sailing another […]
Royal Caribbean reveals deck plan changes for Oasis during refurbishment
Oasis of the Seas will be the first of Royal Caribbean’s Oasis-class cruise ships to be refurbished as part of the US $1-billion fleet modernization program.
MSC doubles up Dubai cruises again in 2020/21 with Seaview and Lirica
In 2018 MSC Cruises became the first cruise line ever to homeport two cruise ships in Dubai simultaneously, and during next year’s cruise season, they will do it a third time with […]
The world’s best cruise destinations for natural beauty
If you’re someone who loves nature, scenery, and natural beauty in general, then you may be weighing the best cruise destinations for you.
Carnival Vista loses power at sea as cruise line reveals floating dock repair plan
Carnival Cruise Line’s lead Vista-class cruise ship, Carnival Vista, lost power at sea on Wednesday evening, the latest incident in a series of malfunctions and technical issues that have affected the cruise […]
Meraas appoints ASGC to build Dubai’s new Palm Jumeirah cruise terminal
The new Dubai Cruise Terminal within the Dubai Harbour development on the Palm Jumeirah will be built by ASGC, Meraas, the property giant behind the project, has announced. The new Dubai Cruise […]
Royal Caribbean orders third LNG-powered Icon-class ship from Meyer Turku
Royal Caribbean International has ordered a third Icon-class cruise ship from the Meyer Turku shipyard.
Seabourn’s new expedition fleet to carry luxury submarines with champagne
Seabourn has announced it will offer submarine excursions for the first time aboard its new fleet of expedition cruise ships.
Top 5 reasons to cruise from Cape Town this year
With more cruise lines than ever offering roundtrip cruises from Cape Town during the 2019/2020 cruise season, including three that are homeporting in the city for the entire season (for the first […]
Abu Dhabi and Mauritius team up to enhance Indian Ocean cruise tourism
Abu Dhabi Ports and the Mauritius Ports Authority have signed a MoU that seeks to boost cruise tourism in the Indian Ocean, particularly from the Arabian Gulf.
Enchanted Princess will launch a year from now – new features announced
Princess Cruises has commenced the one-year countdown to the launch of the 3,660-guest Enchanted Princess in Southampton on June 30, 2020 and has revealed some of the features that will set her […]
QE2 Dubai to close iconic Queen’s Grill for major renovation project
The QE2 Dubai’s most elegant dining room, the Queen’s Grill, will close tonight for several weeks as the ship’s operators, PCFC Hotels, launch a major renovation project.
5 reasons to cruise to or from Cyprus in the summer
The Mediterranean is the most popular cruise destination for GCC cruise tourists, and according to Savvas Perdios, the Deputy Minister of Tourism for Cyprus, this historic island is the perfect holiday destination […]
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