Emerald Cruises has detailed the inaugural deployment plans for its forthcoming luxury cruise yacht, Emerald Rayia, which is set to launch in 2026.
Emerald Cruises outlines Red Sea and Saudi itineraries for new yacht Emerald Rayia
AROYA Cruises joins Cruisehost booking platform for debut Med programme
Saudi Arabia’s homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises has been integrated into the Cruisehost booking platform, providing travel agents worldwide with access to the line’s current Mediterranean sailings.
Explora Journeys marks construction milestones for three ships at Fincantieri
Explora Journeys, the luxury arm of MSC Cruises Group, has marked key construction milestones for three of its future vessels at the Fincantieri shipyard in Sestri Ponente, Genoa.
What Saudi Arabia’s new national cruise ship regulations mean for cruise lines
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has introduced Saudi Arabia’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for cruise ship operations, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s maritime tourism strategy.
Margaritaville at Sea to name third ship, the former Costa Fortuna, Beachcomber
Margaritaville at Sea has revealed it will name its third and largest ship, the former Costa Fortuna, Beachcomber.
Work begins on new Royal Caribbean flagship cruise terminal at PortMiami
Royal Caribbean Group has begun development of a new state-of-the-art cruise terminal in PortMiami, designed to accommodate its largest vessels, including the 7,000-passenger Icon-class ships.
Norwegian Cruise Line targets GCC guests with shoulder-season Europe cruises
Norwegian Cruise Line is sharpening its focus on Middle East source markets, promoting Europe’s shoulder seasons as a smarter, less crowded alternative to peak summer travel, with a portfolio of more than […]
Reclaiming ‘Dirtbin’: How cruise tourism is challenging Durban’s reputation
Durban has long occupied an uneasy space in the South African travel landscape, it’s the country’s primary domestic coastal city escape, especially for residents of Johannesburg, but is often described in terms […]
AROYA Cruises celebrates maiden European calls across Eastern Mediterranean
AROYA Cruises has marked a milestone in its debut Mediterranean season, with its flagship vessel Aroya making maiden visits to three key Greek ports on her inaugural 7‑night Eastern Mediterranean voyage.
Legend of the Seas crowned with AquaDome block in construction milestone
Royal Caribbean International’s Legend of the Seas has reached a major milestone in its construction with the successful installation of the AquaDome, a 327-ton glass-and-steel structure that now sits atop the vessel.
Carnival Liberty returns to service with new experiences and upgrades following refit
Carnival Cruise Line has put Carnival Liberty back into service following her extensive refit and refurbishment that saw the introduction of a range of new experiences.
Saudi Red Sea Authority issues first national cruise ship regulations
The Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has announced the launch of Saudi Arabia’s first formal regulatory framework for cruise ship operations, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s efforts to become a […]
AIDA Cruises cancels 2025/26 Middle East cruise season on regional security concerns
AIDA Cruises has announced the cancellation of its 2025/26 winter cruise season in the Middle East, citing ongoing security concerns in the region, meaning there will be no cruises from Dubai aboard […]
Viking to enter Indian river cruise market with Dubai stays as cruise add-on option
Viking has announced plans to enter the Indian river cruise market, with an order for Viking Brahmaputra, a new 80-guest vessel that will operate on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, with pre- […]
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of Star of the Seas ahead of August debut
Royal Caribbean International has taken delivery of Star of the Seas, the second vessel in its Icon Class, during a handover ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Oceania Cruises takes delivery of Allura, expands existing order to four ships
Oceania Cruises has taken delivery of its newest luxury vessel, Oceania Allura, at the Fincantieri Shipyard in Genoa, and expanded to four ships an existing order for two new vessels in an […]
World’s largest cruise ship suite sells out on half of all Seven Seas Prestige itineraries
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced record-breaking booking figures for its newest ship, Seven Seas Prestige, with the vessel’s most exclusive accommodation, the Skyview Regent Suite, selling out on six of the 13 […]
Silversea adds charter flights, enhanced Quito shorex offering in Galapagos
Silversea Cruises has announced a series of logistical, itinerary, and shore excursion improvements for its Galápagos programme, aimed at simplifying access to the remote archipelago and enhancing the pre- and post-cruise travel […]
Cunard Line announces 2026 Le Gavroche at Sea residencies with Michel Roux
Cunard Line has confirmed that Michel Roux will return to its newest ship, Queen Anne, in 2026 for a third season of Le Gavroche at Sea residencies.
AIDA Cruises adds four more vessels to extensive AIDA Evolution refit programme
AIDA Cruises has confirmed it will expand its fleet-wide modernisation drive with the addition of four more vessels to its AIDA Evolution programme, the largest fleet renewal initiative in the cruise line’s […]
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