Crystal Symphony has entered drydock in Italy for a major three-week refurbishment following the end of its summer Mediterranean season.
Crystal Symphony enters dry dock for major refit ahead of South Africa cruises
Nicko Cruises follows Celestyal, plans 2026 Red Sea transit via Saudi Arabia
The boutique European cruise line Nicko Cruises has announced changes to the itinerary of its upcoming 2025/26 world cruise aboard Vasco da Gama, citing security concerns in the Red Sea region.
Norwegian Cruise Line targets South African demand with biggest Black Friday yet
Norwegian Cruise Line has launched its biggest Black Friday sale to date, offering 50% off all cruises and bringing back its popular Free at Sea package, as the company looks to capture […]
Cruise Arabia Alliance expands as Saudi Arabia and Qatar join regional partnership
The Cruise Arabia Alliance has expanded to include Saudi Arabia and Qatar, marking a significant development in efforts to strengthen cruise tourism and coordination across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC).
Cunard unveils 110 new 2027/28 itineraries, with extended South African calls
Cunard Line has unveiled its 2027/28 itineraries, featuring 110 new cruises across its four-ship fleet, including extended calls in key South African ports.
TUI River Cruises celebrates maiden voyage of 2nd Nile cruise ship TUI Bahareya
TUI River Cruises has marked the launch of its second River Nile vessel, TUI Bahareya, with a blessing ceremony in Luxor that signalled the start of the ship’s maiden voyage.
Why cruise lines lock-in homeport planning years in advance
When Queen Elizabeth arrived at PortMiami in late 2025 as a new homeport, the moment was framed as a milestone for Cunard. But for port authorities, operators, and regulators, the arrival marked […]
Fred Olsen Cruise Lines reveals new details on Borealis refit and refurbishment
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has shared new updates on the ongoing refit and refurbishment of Borealis, which is currently in dry dock at the Damen Shiprepair yard in Rotterdam.
Royal Caribbean cruise from South Africa aboard Voyager of the Seas sells out
Royal Caribbean International is set to return to South African waters, with passengers, for the first time in more than a decade when the Voyager of the Seas calls in Cape Town and Port Elizabeth this November, with the […]
Durban’s record 2025/26 cruise season expected to inject R1.8bn into local economy
Durban is preparing for its largest cruise season on record, with projections indicating the 2025/26 programme will inject nearly R1.8 billion into the city’s economy and attract around 255,000 cruise visitors between […]
Celestyal Cruises to run the Suez Canal with passengers, breaking 2-year cruise absence
Two years after most cruise lines halted passenger sailings through the Suez Canal amid regional instability, Celestyal Cruises is preparing to carry guests through the vital waterway once again, potentially driving a broader resumption […]
Cruise tourism tensions come for Cape Town as bumper season gets underway
As Cape Town enters one of its busiest tourism periods, and its biggest cruise season to date, tensions are rising between residents and city officials over the impact of major events on […]
Saudi Arabia aims for 2027/28 Red Sea recovery as tensions reshape cruise itineraries
International cruise lines are expected to delay a full return to Saudi Arabia until at least the 2027/28 season, as ongoing geopolitical instability in the Red Sea continues to disrupt deployment plans […]
South African cruise season set to inject R120m into Nelson Mandela Bay economy
The arrival of Mein Schiff 4 in Port Elizabeth has officially opened the 2025/26 cruise season, signalling a strong start for South Africa’s expanding cruise tourism sector.
Oceania Cruises bets on Red Sea resolution with Doha-Athens leg of 2027 World Cruise
Oceania Cruises is signalling confidence in regional stability with the inclusion of a Red Sea passage in its 2027 Around the World voyage, as part of a 20-day segment linking Doha and […]
Azamara returns to South Africa as Cape Town strengthens role as global cruise hub
Azamara has signalled its return to South Africa with Azamara Pursuit’s expected arrival in Cape Town this November, underscoring the city’s growing importance as a global cruise destination.
MSC Euribia arrives in Durban on repositioning around Africa for 2nd Dubai season
MSC Euribia is en route to the Middle East for her second winter deployment in the Arabian Gulf, sailing around Africa after plans to transit the Red Sea were cancelled due to […]
Royal Caribbean unveils 2027 Europe season featuring return of Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has announced its 2027 European cruise programme, unveiling new itineraries that coincide with the debut of the Royal Beach Club Santorini and the return of Legend of the Seas to the […]
MSC Magnifica begins major refit to add Yacht Club, new dining and wellness venues
MSC Cruises has begun a major refit and refurbishment of MSC Magnifica at Palumbo Malta Shipyard, marking the start of an extensive upgrade programme for the line’s Musica Class ships.
Royal Caribbean to open 1st European destination, Royal Beach Club Santorini in 2026
Royal Caribbean Group has announced plans to open Royal Beach Club Santorini in summer 2026, expanding its growing portfolio of land-based destinations and introducing a new way for cruise guests to experience […]
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