The luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced plans to introduce a vegan menu (that’s halal by default) across its fleet ahead of its 2020 cruises from Dubai and Cape […]
Regent Seven Seas to debut vegan/halal menu ahead of Dubai and SA cruises
Refit Review: Oasis of the Seas
Oasis of the Seas, the ship that revolutionised the cruise industry, will undergo a larger-than-ever, US $165 million refit and refurbishment this year as part of Royal Caribbean’s amplification program across the […]
Captain Kate says industry should replicate Celebrity’s female empowerment efforts
Captain McCue (aka Captain Kate), the upcoming captain of the line’s flagship Celebrity Edge, and a social media influencer in her own right, says the dramatic changes Celebrity Cruises has made to […]
Carnival reveals behind-the-scenes videos of Carnival Panorama in shipyard
Carnival Cruise Line has released an update on the construction of its new Vista-class cruise ship Carnival Panorama via a series of videos shared on social media by Carnival Cruise Line Ambassador […]
P&O Cruises renews Oceana for a third cruise season in Dubai for 2020/21
P&O Cruises has revealed a brand-new seven-night Dubai and Arabian Gulf itinerary for the 2020/21 cruise season in the UAE, along with more overnight stays in port and a new 65-night Caribbean […]
Oceania returning to SA in 2020/21 season for roundtrip cruises from Cape Town
Oceania Cruises will return Nautica to South Africa in late 2020 for a set of roundtrip cruises from Cape Town in early 2021, mirroring similar itineraries offered during the upcoming cruise season.
Costa will homeport Diadema in Dubai for second year during 2020/21
With strong advance bookings for her inaugural cruise season out of Dubai in 2019/2020, Costa Cruises have confirmed Diadema for a repeat performance during the 2020/21 season, including it’s first-ever 4-night roundtrip […]
Here’s where MSC Orchestra is going to be cruising for 2019/20 SA season
MSC Orchestra will replace MSC Musica in the South African cruise market for the upcoming 2019/2020 cruise season between November and March, offering short roundtrip cruises from Durban and Cape Town.
What are the chances of falling overboard on a cruise?
Is the risk of falling overboard on a cruise ship a real threat? With two dozen reports of man overboard incidents from cruise ships annually, what are the chances of this happening […]
Saga Cruises first newbuild Spirit of Discovery floated out in Germany
Spirit of Discovery, the 1,000-guest cruise ship being built for UK cruise line Saga Cruises, has been floated out of its shipyard at Meyer Werft in Germany.
‘Middle East region looks for superlative cruising options’ says Silversea MD
The Silversea luxury cruise product is perfectly suited to the tastes of the Middle East cruise market, according to Peter Shanks, Managing Director UK & Ireland and Middle East for Silversea Cruises.
8 things you’ll love at Royal Caribbean’s Perfect Day at CocoCay
Perfect Day at CocoCay is exclusive to guests of Royal Caribbean, with 11 ships cruising to it from ports in Florida and the Northeast, introducing a series of firsts, such as surfing, […]
Silversea reveals details of Silver Shadow’s major refit and refurbishment
Silversea’s 388-passenger Silver Shadow will go into drydock this November for a multimillion-dollar refurbishment.
Dubai-bound Island Princess and five others to get the MedallionClass
Princess Cruises has announced the expansion of its MedallionClass to six more cruise ships by the end of 2020, including Dubai-bound Island Princess.
Royal Caribbean fully opens Caribbean island Perfect Day at CocoCay
Royal Caribbean International has launched its redeveloped Perfect Day at CocoCay private island in the Bahamas, with 11 cruise ships scheduled to call during the coming cruise season.
Costa sending second Vista class ship Costa Firenze to Dubai in 2020
Costa Cruises has announced that it’s upcoming new Vista-class cruise ship will be named Costa Firenze and will cruise from Dubai in 2020, like her sister ship Costa Venezia did this year.
Keel laid for Royal Caribbean’s 2nd Quantum-Ultra, Odyssey of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has marked the second major construction milestone for its second Quantum-Ultra class cruise ship Odyssey of the Seas, with the keel laid and coins placed for good luck.
Plans announced to totally redevelop Mina Rashid, Dubai’s cruise port
Dubai real estate developer Emaar Properties has launched its long-awaited US $6.8-billion redevelopment of Port Rashid into a leisure and luxury lifestyle destination.
Spectrum of the Seas becomes largest cruise ship ever to sail from Dubai
A major milestone for the regional cruise industry in the Arabian Gulf went largely unnoticed Sunday as Spectrum of the Seas cruised from Dubai, becoming the largest cruise ship in the world […]
Stateroom balconies shattered as two Holland America ships collide
Holland America Line’s Oosterdam and Nieuw Amsterdam collided in port in Vancouver Saturday in what is known in the industry as an ‘allison( , causing damage to the stern of Oosterdam and […]
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