Holland America Line has held a coin laying ceremony for its new cruise ship Nieuw Statendam, the name of which combines the Dutch word for “new” with the iconic “Statendam,” to celebrate […]
Holland America’s most traveled passenger lays coin for Caribbean-bound Nieuw Statendam
Carnival Cruise Line to name third Vista-class cruise ship Carnival Panorama
Carnival Panorama has been chosen as the name of Carnival Cruise Line’s third 133,500-ton Vista-class cruise ship scheduled to debut in fall 2019.
Six things you won’t expect on your first cruise
First time cruise passengers have many expectations of their first cruise experience, but often find that because of the way in which cruises are sold, that their expectations may not be met.
Cruise port focus: Pomene Bay, Mozambique
Pomene Bay in Mozambique was until now a hidden gem, one of the most beautiful and unspoiled destinations in the region. It’s no longer hidden, having recently been added to MSC Cruises’ […]
Dubai Shore Excursions: World’s longest urban zipline opens in Dubai ahead of 2018 cruise season
Dubai Marina is giving Business Bay a run for its money as one of the top ‘coolest’ neighbourhoods in Dubai. The waterfront development is now home to the world’s longest urban zipline.
MSC Cruises takes delivery of MSC Seaside, its most advanced cruise ship to date
MSC Cruises has taken delivery of its newest cruise ship, MSC Seaside, at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy. At 160,000 gross tons, MSC Seaside is the largest cruise ship ever built in […]
Newly refurbished Crystal Symphony makes regional debut in Dubai
Crystal Cruises’ flagship cruise liner Crystal Symphony sailed from Dubai Cruise Terminal Wednesday on her 17-night Dubai to Seychelles ‘Indian Ocean Discovery’ cruise itinerary, marking her first cruise in the Arabian Gulf […]
Costa Cruises homeporting Costa Mediterranea in Dubai for 2017/18 cruise season
Costa Cruises has confirmed that it is significantly expanding its presence in the Middle East cruise market out of Dubai, with its cruise liner Costa Mediterranea due to be homeported in Dubai […]
DP World launches phase 1 of Mina Rashid re-development with new marina
Dubai Cruise Terminal operator DP World has launched the first phase of its major re-development of the Middle East’s primary cruise port with the opening of Mina Rashid Marina.
Dubai Cruise Terminal to offer trips in self-driving ‘flying cars’
No it’s not April 1st, the Roads & Transport Authority of Dubai (RTA) is actually in the final stages of testing an Autonomous Aerial Vehicle (AAV) capable of carrying a human.
Regent Seven Seas returning refurbished ‘Navigator’ cruise ship to South Africa for 2018
Luxury cruise line Regent Seven Seas has announced plans for another epic, around-the-world cruise and will be returning Seven Seas Navigator to South Africa, reaffirming the country’s reputation as a global cruise […]
Oman to re-develop main Muscat port into US $1.2-billion cruise waterfront
The Omani government recently handed over Muscat Port’s waterfront assets to Omran, the wholly government owned tourism investment vehicle, for the implementation of the ambitious Mina Sultan Qaboos Waterfront Project.
SHIP REVIEW: Celebrity Flora preview
Celebrity Cruises has announced that they’ve ordered a new cruise ship for their Celebrity Xpedition arm, a luxury expedition cruising option that takes the Celebrity brand to the farthest flung corners of […]
Expedition Cruising: Silver Cloud Expedition vs Celebrity Flora
Silversea Cruises and Celebrity Cruises are currently the only two major cruise lines to have entered the expedition cruising market, and both this week upped the stakes with a bang.
SHIP REVIEW: Silversea’s Silver Cloud Expedition
Launched in 1996, Silver Cloud is a veteran of the Silversea fleet. In 2017 she was withdrawn from regular cruise service and put in dry-dock for a major US $40-million refurbishment and […]
Celebrity Cruises follows Silversea into luxury expedition market with Celebrity Flora
Just one day after Silversea Cruises re-launched its Silver Cloud cruise ship following an extensive refit to make her expedition cruising compliant, Celebrity Cruises has announced the order of a brand new […]
Middle East souvenir traders struggle to compete with Dubai cruise hub despite more passengers
More cruise passengers than ever before will visit the Middle East this year, with the vast majority departing on roundtrip and one-way cruises from Dubai Cruise Terminal at Mina Rashid, which is […]
Dubai Police launch campaign aimed at educating UAE cruise tourists about local customs
Dubai Police have launched a campaign aimed at reminding cruise tourists about local culture, laws and services offered in the emirate.
German cruise line Phoenix Reisen announce double billing for Dubai cruise market in 2019
Phoenix Reisen the leading luxury German cruise line are offering two cruises from Dubai in the 2019 cruise season, with two of its ships departing on two very different itineraries.
Seven Seas Navigator to cruise from Dubai in 2019 cruise season
Regent Seven Seas Cruises are sending their cruise ship Seven Seas Navigator back to the Middle East cruise market in 2019 with a 20-night Ancient Pyramids itinerary from Dubai to Rome.
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