Cruise Saudi and Saudi Arabia’s Heritage Commission have signed an agreement to integrate national heritage more directly into the cruise experience, creating deeper cultural immersion for passengers and positioning the Kingdom as […]
Cruise Saudi to embed heritage into cruise itineraries for greater cultural immersion
AmaWaterways expands African river cruises, including Cape Town departures
AmaWaterways will expand its Africa Safaris & Wildlife cruise programme from August 2026 with four new itineraries ranging from nine to 18 nights.
Silversea launches 2025/26 Caribbean/Central America season featuring 32 destinations
Silversea has begun its 2025/2026 Caribbean and Central America season, marking the start of a programme that spans 32 destinations across 19 countries.
Costa Cruises expands Asia itineraries with cruises centred on Japan, Korea, and China
Costa Cruises will introduce two new Asia-focused itineraries for Costa Serena in 2026, expanding its operational footprint in the region with routes centred on Japan, Korea, and China.
Costa Serena returns to service following refit and refurbishment in China
Costa Serena has returned to service following a major refurbishment in China, completing Costa Cruises’ fleet revitalisation programme that began in 2021 and totalled approximately US$230 million.
East London waterfront upgrade positions port for future small-ship cruise calls
South Africa’s Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has broken ground on the R147 million redevelopment of Latimer’s Landing at the Port of East London, strengthening the city’s appeal as a potential stop […]
AROYA Cruises announces leadership transition as president Jörg Rudolph steps down
Aroya Cruises has confirmed a change in its senior leadership, announcing that Dr Jörg Rudolph has concluded his tenure as president.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises introduces two new dining concepts across fleet
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has introduced two new culinary concepts across its fleet, unveiling updated dining experiences on both the luxury ships Europa and Europa 2 and the expedition vessels Hanseatic Nature, Hanseatic Inspiration, […]
New cruise reception facility opened in Mossel Bay, with SH Diana 1st vessel to call
The Port of Mossel Bay has launched its new Cruise Reception Facility, with the expedition cruise ship SH Diana of Swan Hellenic serving as the first vessel to use it during her […]
Azamara makes Cape Town call amid growing interest in South African cruise market
Azamara Cruises is returning to South Africa for the 2025/26 cruise season, with Azamara Pursuit departing this week from Cape Town bound for Singapore.
Crystal Cruises reveals Crystal Grace as name of 1st new ocean ship in 25 yearsÂ
Crystal Cruises has announced that its upcoming new cruise ship will be named Crystal Grace, marking the company’s first new build in 25 years and the first to be constructed under the […]
New York City unveils extensive redevelopment plan for Manhattan Cruise Terminal
A redevelopment plan has been released for the Manhattan Cruise Terminal outlining a long-term strategy to replace ageing infrastructure, introduce full shore power capability and expand public access along the Hudson River […]
MSC Cruises celebrates MSC World Asia float out and MSC World Atlantic coin ceremony
MSC Cruises marked two major construction milestones in France this week with the float out of MSC World Asia and the coin ceremony for MSC World Atlantic, as the company continues to […]
Celestyal’s expanded shorex programme offers backstage travel pass to Arabian Gulf
Celestyal Cruises has unveiled an expanded shore excursion programme for its new Iconic Arabia itineraries, offering what it describes as a backstage travel pass to some of the Arabian Gulf’s most distinctive […]
MSC Cruises orders 2 further World-class cruise ships, bringing planned total to 8
MSC Cruises has extended its partnership with Chantiers de l’Atlantique with orders for two additional World-class cruise ships, bringing the total number of vessels in the series to eight.
Qatar to welcome 70+ cruise calls for 2025/26 season amid AROYA debut in Gulf
Qatar will receive 73 cruise ship calls at Doha Port during the 2025/26 winter season, running from November 2025 to May 2026, according to Mwani Qatar, which operates the Doha Port Cruise […]
Norwegian Pearl undergoing major refit with new adults-only beach club and more
Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Pearl is undergoing an extensive refit at the Chantiers Naval de Marseille shipyard in France, becoming the second of the line’s Jewel-class vessels to receive upgrades this autumn.
Ambassador Cruise Line sends Ambition and Ambience for major refits at UK shipyards
Ambassador Cruise Line is sending two of its vessels, Ambition and Ambience, into drydock for significant refurbishment and maintenance works over the coming months, marking one of the company’s largest upgrade programmes […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises orders 3rd Prestige class cruise ship from Fincantieri
The Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri has announced a new order from Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. (NCLH) for the construction of an ultra-luxury cruise ship to be operated by Regent Seven Seas Cruises.
Crystal Symphony enters dry dock for major refit ahead of South Africa cruises
Crystal Symphony has entered drydock in Italy for a major three-week refurbishment following the end of its summer Mediterranean season.Â
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