MSC Cruises has explained why it no longer stations two ships in Dubai for the winter season, saying it is more cost-effective to deploy a single, larger resort-style vessel than to divide […]
MSC Cruises explains why it no longer has two ships in Dubai at Connections Cruise Arabia
Royal Caribbean International announces early delivery for new Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has announced that its newest Icon-class vessel, Legend of the Seas, will enter service earlier than expected, with three additional weeklong preview cruises now added to its inaugural season.
Celestyal Cruises rumoured to have cancelled Dubai 2025/26 repositioning voyages
Celestyal Cruises will once again homeport in the Arabian Gulf this winter, but ongoing Red Sea security concerns may have forced the cruise line to cancel its planned repositioning voyages.
Repeat demand and untapped markets in focus at Connections Cruise Arabia
Industry leaders at Connections Cruise Arabia agreed that the combination of cruise as a gateway to land tourism, strong repeat passenger loyalty, and the vast untapped market of non-cruisers makes the Middle […]
MSC Cruises confirms Red Sea intentions, highlights Dubai as strongest winter base
MSC Cruises signalled plans to return to the Red Sea “as soon as” conditions permit, while underscoring Dubai’s position as its best-performing winter deployment, according to remarks made during the Connections Cruise […]
CLIA: Cruises act as gateway to land tourism, 70% of passengers return
At Connections Cruise Arabia in Dubai, industry leaders highlighted the growing role of cruises in stimulating long-term land-based tourism, with new research from CLIA showing that seven in ten cruise passengers later return to […]
AROYA Cruises transits Suez Canal as Egypt looks to attract cruise lines back
Saudi Arabian cruise line AROY has marked the transit of its cruise ship Aroya through the Suez Canal as she returns to the Red Sea following her debut Mediterranean season.
Royal Caribbean International adding staterooms to Harmony of the Seas during refit
Royal Caribbean International will significantly expand the accommodation offering aboard Harmony of the Seas as part of its upcoming Royal Amplified refit, with more than 90 new staterooms being added across multiple decks.
MSC Cruises showcases Yacht Club ahead of competitive 2025/26 Middle East season
MSC Cruises is spotlighting its luxury Yacht Club product as it prepares for a busy 2025/26 Middle East season, with MSC Euribia homeporting in Dubai from November 8th 2025 through April 1st […]
Oceania Cruises reintroduces Red Sea with 96-day Grand Voyage through Middle East
Oceania Cruises has placed the Middle East at the heart of its newly announced 2027/28 programme, unveiling a 96-day Best of East & West Grand Voyage that will transit the Red Sea […]
Celestyal Cruises hints at fleet expansion during Connections Cruise Arabia in Dubai
Celestyal Cruises confirmed the Arabian Gulf as its winter homeporting base and signalled potential fleet expansion during the Connections Cruise Arabia forum in Dubai.
Costa Cruises to deploy Costa Serena to Asia for winter 2025/26
Costa Cruises has announced new deployment plans in Asia for the 2025/26 winter season, with Costa Serena scheduled to operate a 10-day itinerary visiting Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. The […]
Princess Cruises partners with Effy Jewelry with boutique to open on Star Princess
Effy Jewelry has expanded its cruise retail presence with the opening of a new boutique aboard Star Princess, coinciding with the ship’s maiden voyage this autumn.
Cruise Arabia alliance puts Arabian Gulf on global map at Seatrade Europe 2025
The Cruise Arabia regional tourism alliance took centre stage at Seatrade Europe 2025 in Hamburg, positioning the Arabian Gulf as one of the world’s fastest-emerging cruise destinations.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises goes bilingual fleetwide ahead of 2026 itineraries
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced a new global campaign, WORLD. WIDE. WONDERFUL., which will run from 16 September to 31 October 2025 and highlight 26 cruises across its luxury and expedition fleet.
Cruise tourism one of fastest-growing contributors to South Africa’s GDP
Cruise tourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing contributors to South Africa’s GDP, with Cape Town and the Western Cape posting record-breaking figures during the 2024/25 season.
Middle East makes cruise push at Seatrade Europe 2026 as region targets longer season
The Middle East’s cruise sector is making a concerted push for growth, with industry leaders highlighting opportunities in luxury and expedition cruising, season extension, and digital innovation during discussions at Seatrade Europe […]
AROYA Cruises sets sights on Caribbean as it completes maiden Mediterranean season
AROYA Cruises is concluding its maiden season in the Mediterranean this week, but is already eyeing further expansion, with the Caribbean, Northern Europe, and Asia under consideration.
Cape Town reports 35%+ increase in cruise tourism revenue for 2024/25 season
Cape Town saw an increase in cruise calls of 18% during the 2024/25 cruise season, while passengers numbers were up 16%, resulting in 35% growth in the Western Cape’s cruise tourism sector.
TUI Cruises committed to Middle East market despite Red Sea security concerns
German cruise line TUI Cruises is strengthening its commitment to the Middle East cruise market despite ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea, deploying two vessels to the Gulf region for the […]
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