The recently concluded Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum revealed bright prospects for cruise tourism in the United Arab Emirates, with Dubai and Abu Dhabi set to welcome 1.5-million cruise visitors by 2020.
Cruise Industry: Seatrade reveals exponential growth in cruise tourism
Dubai to become ‘Monaco of the Middle East’ with Dubai Harbour project
The ruler of Dubai and Vice President of the UAE has announced the development of a major new waterfront destination called Dubai Harbour, which will be 20-million square feet in size, or […]
Cruise Industry: Impact of Dubai Harbour project on cruise tourism
The Dubai Harbour project was launched this week by the ruler of Dubai and Vice President of the UAE, Sheikh Mohammad. The major new waterfront destination will be 20-million square feet in […]
Most South Africans use a cruise to leave the country for first time
In South Africa, cruising is the first travelling experience for many young people and has contributed to a 27% increase in the South African cruising industry in five years, according to Antoinette […]
Dnata reports fivefold growth in Dubai cruise market as it marks a decade of operations
Dnata has completed 10 years of cruise logistics operations in the Dubai cruise market.. It managed the passenger processing and ship services for 133 cruise ship calls at Dubai Cruise Terminal during […]
Cruise Industry: What does Sir Bani Yas mean for Abu Dhabi cruises?
Abu Dhabi Ports has officially opened Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach, offering cruise ship passengers a new beach destination with unmatched tourism experiences in what is a first of its kind cruise […]
Dubai Cruise Terminal to expand again as cruise market surges into 2017
Dubai is finalising plans to increase its cruise ship capacity at Port Rashid amid higher than anticipated growth in cruise tourists to the city in the coming 2016/17 Middle East cruise season.
Challenges hold back growth in Muslims as source market for Dubai/Abu Dhabi cruises
The recently concluded Seatrade Middle East Cruise Forum revealed strong growth in the Middle East cruise market, with the UAE’s ports of Dubai and Abu Dhabi set to welcome 1.5-million cruise visitors […]
Dubai Cruise Tourism marks maiden call of Celebrity Constellation on first Middle East cruise
Dubai Cruise Tourism has commemorated the inaugural visit to Dubai of Celebrity Constellation during her maiden voyage in the region.
Regent Seven Seas Voyager gets US$100m refit ahead of Dubai cruise
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced that Seven Seas Voyager will undergo renovations as part of the company’s $125 million fleet-wide refurbishment program ahead of her Dubai cruise in 2017.
SHIP REVIEW: Celebrity Constellation
Celebrity Cruises is the latest cruise line to home port a cruise ship in the Middle East for the winter cruise season, offering roundtrip cruises out of Abu Dhabi. During her maiden call to Dubai, Cruise Arabia & Africa was invited aboard to tour this latest addition to the Arabian Gulf cruise market.
Celebrity Constellation first ever to home port in Abu Dhabi for Middle East cruise season
The 295m cruise ship Celebrity Constellation made her Middle East debut this week, sailing for the first time ever from Abu Dhabi on a 12-night roundtrip cruise to India.
Thomson Majesty undergoes refit in Gibraltar as fleetmate prepares for Dubai cruise
The Gibraltar shipyard Gibdock has undertaking exacting repair and renewal work on Thomson Majesty, the Thomson-operated luxury vessel owned by Louis Cruises.
UAE set to become major Chinese cruise destination as visa-free entry granted
The Chinese cruise market is one of the fastest growing in the world, with an increase this year in cross-border Chinese cruise passengers of 44% and a 35% increase in the number […]
Dubai breaks all previous records with massive 2016/17 Middle East cruise season
More than 600,000 cruise tourists aboard several dozen cruise ships making 157 ship calls will visit Dubai during the upcoming Middle East cruise season starting in November 2016 and ending in June […]
Hurricane Matthew causes chaos for Caribbean cruise itineraries
The Category 4 hurricane currently battering its way through the Caribbean has caused mass disruption to cruise itineraries in the region, according to reports from cruise lines operating from the US’ Gulf […]
Saga Cruises offer transit of new Panama Canal aboard Saga Sapphire
Transit the Panama Canal on outward and return journeys during Saga Sapphire’s Central American Discovery cruise.
Cruise lines drop Turkey port calls for 2016 following Istanbul airport terror attack
Following Tuesday’s terror attacks in Istanbul in which at least 41 people were killed and hundreds injured, several cruise lines have announced changes to itineraries featuring the Turkish capital.
Former MSC Melody almost capsizes during cold lay up in India
The former MSC cruise ship ‘Melody’ is currently listing dangerously in India after heavy rainfall caused flooding aboard the vessel. The ex-MSC Melody, now named MV Qing, is listing at an approximate […]
SHIP REVIEW: MSC Seaside Preview
The three Seaside-class cruise ships (MSC has ordered another with one on option) are intended to bring the sea closer to passengers.
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