Celestyal Cruises confirmed the Arabian Gulf as its winter homeporting base and signalled potential fleet expansion during the Connections Cruise Arabia forum in Dubai.
Celestyal Cruises hints at fleet expansion during Connections Cruise Arabia in Dubai
Costa Cruises to deploy Costa Serena to Asia for winter 2025/26
Costa Cruises has announced new deployment plans in Asia for the 2025/26 winter season, with Costa Serena scheduled to operate a 10-day itinerary visiting Hong Kong, Taiwan, South Korea, and Japan. The […]
Princess Cruises partners with Effy Jewelry with boutique to open on Star Princess
Effy Jewelry has expanded its cruise retail presence with the opening of a new boutique aboard Star Princess, coinciding with the ship’s maiden voyage this autumn.
Cruise Arabia alliance puts Arabian Gulf on global map at Seatrade Europe 2025
The Cruise Arabia regional tourism alliance took centre stage at Seatrade Europe 2025 in Hamburg, positioning the Arabian Gulf as one of the world’s fastest-emerging cruise destinations.
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises goes bilingual fleetwide ahead of 2026 itineraries
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has announced a new global campaign, WORLD. WIDE. WONDERFUL., which will run from 16 September to 31 October 2025 and highlight 26 cruises across its luxury and expedition fleet.
Cruise tourism one of fastest-growing contributors to South Africa’s GDP
Cruise tourism has emerged as one of the fastest-growing contributors to South Africa’s GDP, with Cape Town and the Western Cape posting record-breaking figures during the 2024/25 season.
Middle East makes cruise push at Seatrade Europe 2026 as region targets longer season
The Middle East’s cruise sector is making a concerted push for growth, with industry leaders highlighting opportunities in luxury and expedition cruising, season extension, and digital innovation during discussions at Seatrade Europe […]
AROYA Cruises sets sights on Caribbean as it completes maiden Mediterranean season
AROYA Cruises is concluding its maiden season in the Mediterranean this week, but is already eyeing further expansion, with the Caribbean, Northern Europe, and Asia under consideration.
Cape Town reports 35%+ increase in cruise tourism revenue for 2024/25 season
Cape Town saw an increase in cruise calls of 18% during the 2024/25 cruise season, while passengers numbers were up 16%, resulting in 35% growth in the Western Cape’s cruise tourism sector.
TUI Cruises committed to Middle East market despite Red Sea security concerns
German cruise line TUI Cruises is strengthening its commitment to the Middle East cruise market despite ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea, deploying two vessels to the Gulf region for the […]
MSC Cruises cancels Dubai repositioning at end of 2025/26 season on Red Sea concerns
MSC Cruises has cancelled a 25-day Grand Voyage from Dubai to Southampton scheduled for April 4th, 2026, citing ongoing security risks in the Red Sea.
Explora Journeys expands Middle East 2027/28 season with Explora V deployment
Explora Journeys has significantly expanded its itineraries in the Red Sea and Arabian Gulf for the 2027/28 season, with the region forming a central part of the cruise line’s newly announced Journeys […]
Disney Cruise Line delays Disney Adventure debut, cancelling 24 cruises
Disney Cruise Line has announced a delay in the delivery of its newest ship, Disney Adventure, pushing the maiden voyage back by three months.
Royal Caribbean International lays keel for as-yet-unnamed 4th Icon class mega-ship
Royal Caribbean International has marked the official start of assembly for its fourth Icon class mega-ship, marking the milestone with a keel-laying ceremony at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Silversea introduces new fare structure and evolves shorex programme
Silversea has introduced a new fare structure aimed at providing guests with greater flexibility and choice across its fleet of oceangoing and expedition vessels.
AIDA Cruises expands alternative fuels and shore power in decarbonisation drive
AIDA Cruises has reported substantial progress in its decarbonisation strategy during 2025, with significant advances in the use of bio-LNG, increased shore power connections, and ongoing investment in future technologies.
Cunard Line to debut 9/11 musical Come from Away aboard Queen Elizabeth
Cunard Line has announced that the award-winning musical Come from Away will be performed at sea for the first time in an exclusive collaboration with Music Theatre International.
Viking new cultural tie-in links Nile itineraries in Egypt to Downton Abbey finale
Viking has announced a new cultural tie-in linking its popular Nile River cruises with the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, set to reach cinemas in the US and UK on September […]
Shorter sailings, bigger ships: Why cruise lines are reconfiguring Bahamas market
Once considered low-yield filler in cruise schedules, short Bahamas sailings are being redefined as high-margin products, with major lines deploying newer and larger ships on shorthaul cruises.
MSC amends 2026 World Cruise, cancelling Red Sea in favour of South Africa
MSC Cruises has confirmed significant changes to its 2026 World Cruise, extending the voyage by nearly two weeks and rerouting the final segment to avoid the Red Sea.
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