AIDA Cruises, the largest cruise company in Germany and part of the mammoth Carnival Corporation, has announced a second world cruise as part of its new AIDA Selection program.
AIDA Cruises coming to South Africa for first time in 2018
Crystal Cruises to feature shortest ever Middle East cruise during 2017
The luxury cruise line Crystal Cruises has announced that it is shortening some of its cruises for the 2017-18 cruise season, in response to passenger demand for luxury, but in smaller bites.
Saga Cruises to sail epic South African ‘farewell’ cruise for Saga Pearl II in 2019
Saga Cruises has confirmed that it is retiring its class cruise ship Saga Pearl II from the fleet in 2019 after 202 sailings. The British cruise line, specialising in cruises for passengers […]
Video – Humpback whale gets trapped in Sohar Port
Video has emerged of a humpback whale that became trapped inside the waters of Sohar Port in Oman. According to officials, the whale entered the port on Monday. The video below was […]
Industry Focus: How cruise lines will attract millennials
Cruises are an attractive holiday option for many people the world over. The ability to see other countries combined with good weather and everything you could ever want on a holiday undoubtedly […]
The best cruise ships homeporting in Dubai and Abu Dhabi for 2017-18
The UAE’s 2017-18 cruise season will begin again on the 25th of October, when the luxury cruise liner Seabourn Encore returns to Dubai en-route to Australia, but this coming cruise season will […]
Imagine Cruising Dubai launches special deal for Queen Mary 2’s 2018 Singapore-Dubai voyage
Imagine Cruising Dubai has put together a special deal for Middle East cruisers wanting to experience Queen Mary 2’s voyage from Singapore to Dubai next year. The flagship of the Cunard fleet, […]
PREVIEW: Eden aboard the new Celebrity Edge class
Eden, the massive indoor rainforest/garden area aboard the new Celebrity Edge class cruise ships, has been designed as a transitional space, with three distinct moods throughout the day.
Celebrity Cruises reveals new Eden rainforest aboard upcoming Celebrity Edge
Celebrity Cruises have begun to reveal more details about the features to be found aboard its new Edge class cruise ships, with the first inkling being the ‘Eden’ venue, a three-deck rainforest/garden […]
DP World expands cruise ports beyond Dubai Cruise Terminal with opening of Limassol
A new, modern cruise terminal designed to accommodate the largest cruise ships, is scheduled to open in the summer at DP World Limassol port, the Dubai-based company has announced.
Carnival, Royal Caribbean and Norwegian reportedly in talks to homeport in Dubai
Cruise Arabia & Africa discussed the Dubai Harbour project’s impact on cruise tourism in the region earlier this year, and now there are reports that the project is seeing results already with […]
Eight cruise ships made maiden port calls to Dubai during record-breaking cruise season
Dubai welcomed over 625,000 cruise tourists aboard 157 ship calls during the 2016-17 cruise season, with eight of the more than two dozen cruise ships visiting the region calling for the very […]
Mystery island forms in the Bermuda Triangle, but authorities warn it could be dangerous
A mysterious island has manifested in the Bermuda Triangle and authorities are warning locals and curious cruise passengers to stay away as the shifting land-mass is surrounded by dangerous currents and sharks.
Cruise passengers can replace passport with a selfie at Dubai passport control
A lot of the announcements and new developments coming out of Dubai often sound like the futuristic imaginings of Arthur C. Clark – from automated passenger drones doing sightseeing trips from Dubai […]
Brand new Seabourn Ovation to cruise from Dubai during 2018 Arabian Gulf cruise season
Seabourn Ovation, the newest cruise ship in the luxury cruise line Seabourn’s fleet will cruise from Dubai twice in 2018 following her inaugural summer cruise season in Europe and her re-positioning from […]
Seabourn announces cruise itineraries for the fall 2018 and winter 2019 seasons
Seabourn Cruises will feature new worldwide itineraries for the fall 2018 and winter 2019 seasons with a cruise schedule that includes 37 unique sailings to hidden harbours, marquee ports and must see […]
Disabled cruise passengers in Dubai are to be called ‘people of determination’ following new law
The Vice President of the United Arab Emirates and Ruler of Dubai, the cruise hub of the Middle East, has decreed that all people with disabilities are to be called ‘people of […]
SHIP REVIEW: Holland America Line’s post-refit Westerdam
Holland America Line’s cruise ship Westerdam has emerged from her frenetic 12-day refit sporting major renovations that added many new public spaces and amenities, including two firsts for the fleet: Explorations Central, […]
Pacific Princess gets modern makeover in multi-million dollar refit ahead of 2018 Dubai cruise
Pacific Princess, the 18-year-old veteran of the Princess Cruises fleet, has emerged from drydock following a two-week refit that saw her traditional classic cruise ship charm updated with modern touches to enhance […]
Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach helps Abu Dhabi as Arabian Gulf cruise destination despite unpredictable weather
Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach, the first dedicated island cruise stopover in the Middle East, played a leading role in the growth in cruise passenger numbers reported for Abu Dhabi during the […]
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