Carnival Cruise Line has entered into a multi-year agreement with DXC Technology to manage its global IT infrastructure, covering shipboard systems, shoreside offices, and port facilities.
Carnival Cruise Line partners with DXC Technology to manage IT infrastructure
Carnival Cruise Line announces new destination Celebration Key ready for guests
Carnival Cruise Line’s new destination, Celebration Key, will welcome its first guests on July 19th, 2025. The venue will be officially opened by Carnival Cruise Line President Christine Duffy.
MSC Cruises bets on Red Sea crisis resolution with westbound 2026 Dubai repositioning
MSC Cruises has confirmed that MSC Euribia will reposition to Europe from the Arabian Gulf in April 2026 via the Suez Canal, marking the cruise line’s first major transit of the Red […]
Costa Cruises to homeport Costa Smeralda in Dubai for 2026/27 winter cruise season
Costa Cruises has unveiled its 2026/27 programme, with Costa Smeralda set to return to the Arabian Gulf for the winter season as part of a global deployment featuring eight ships across five […]
Africa’s cruise tourism sector set for major growth says MSC South Africa head
Africa is on the verge of a cruise tourism breakthrough, with international operators like MSC Cruises positioning the continent as a major growth frontier.
Cruise Saudi and homegrown AROYA Cruises change local perceptions of cruising
With a private island development, 19 destinations in the pipeline, and a homegrown cruise line making waves, Saudi Arabia is placing the Red Sea at the centre of its cruise ambitions—and reshaping […]
Oceania Cruises adds 12 new Nikkei dishes to Red Ginger specialty restaurant
Oceania Cruises has added 12 new Nikkei dishes to its Pan-Asian specialty restaurant, Red Ginger.
MSC Cruises unveils new onboard features for upcoming flagship MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has announced new details for its upcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, including the longest dry slide at sea, a new Pan-Asian specialty restaurant, and a range of returning guest favourites […]
Seabourn expands dining concepts and shore excursion experiences
Seabourn is expanding its culinary programme to strengthen guests’ connection to the destinations they visit. New initiatives include regionally inspired menus, chef-led shore excursions, and updated onboard dining concepts, with a focus […]
Oman targets mega-ship capability as local cruise tourism sector enjoys rapid growth
Port Sultan Qaboos in Oman, the cruise port gateway to Muscat, is set to undergo a redevelopment that will include berth expansions following a record 2024/25 season, with new infrastructure potentially capable […]
How Israel–Iran conflict escalation could impact Middle East cruise industry
Middle East cruise industry navigates shifting dynamics as regional tensions raise questions around 2025/26 deployments.
Overview of Middle East 2025/26 cruise season out of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha
The 2025/26 Middle East cruise season cements the region’s status as a favoured winter cruise hub, with more than 300 sailings from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha connecting the Arabian Gulf to […]
Carnival Valor returns to service following major refit and refurbishment
Carnival Cruise Line has returned Carnival Valor to service following a dry dock that introduced several upgrades, including the addition of a WaterWorks aqua park and a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge.
AROYA Cruises departs on repositioning voyage to Turkey for first-ever fly-cruise season
AROYA Cruises, the first homegrown cruise line in the Arab world, has departed Jeddah on its inaugural repositioning voyage to Istanbul, where its sole vessel Aroya will be based for the summer.
Celestyal Cruises reveals new cabins aboard Celestyal Discovery ahead of debut in UAE
Celestyal Cruises has released the first images of its upgraded cabin offering onboard Celestyal Discovery, following the ship’s second extensive refit and refurbishment in Athens earlier this year.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises reveals world’s largest suite aboard Seven Seas Prestige
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced the Skyview Regent Suite, the largest all-inclusive, ultra-luxury cruise ship suite in history, will debut aboard its upcoming new vessel Seven Seas Prestige.
Royal Caribbean to expand casino, relocate Crown Lounge aboard Wonder of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has announced a series of upgrades to its Oasis-class vessel Wonder of the Seas, enhancing onboard entertainment and guest amenities ahead of her repositioning to Miami.
Costa Cruises expands Sea & Land Destinations for summer 2025 in Med and Northern Europe
Costa Cruises has unveiled a renewed portfolio of itineraries for summer 2025, expanding its Sea & Land Destinations programme across the Mediterranean and Northern Europe.
Cunard Line partners with Abbey Road Studios for Listening Lounge music collaboration
Cunard Line has partnered with Abbey Road Studios to introduce a new and exclusive Listening Lounge experience aboard Queen Elizabeth.
Marella Cruises launches all-inclusive gastropub concept Piccadilly’s fleetwide
Marella Cruises has launched a new gastropub concept restaurant, Piccadilly’s, across its fleet, offering guests a relaxed all-inclusive British dining experience as one of the main restaurants.
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