Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has revised part of its 2027 World Cruise programme, confirming that EUROPA 2 will not transit the Red Sea due to ongoing security concerns in the region.
Hapag-Lloyd amends 2027 World Cruise to avoid Red Sea, introduces Cape Town leg
Celebrity’s river ships to feature Edge-class Infinite Veranda and cantilevered dining
Celebrity Cruises has revealed details of its first two river ships, Celebrity Compass and Celebrity Seeker, which will debut in 2027 as part of the cruise line’s entry into the river segment.
Celestyal offers discounts of up to 50% on upcoming roundtrip Dubai cruises
Celestyal Cruises has launched a broad sales initiative covering 331 departures through March 2027, including more than 100 sailings in the Arabian Gulf.
Executives from Royal Caribbean, Celestyal, MSC confirmed for Dubai cruise forum
The Arabian Gulf’s first dedicated cruise leadership summit will be held onboard the QE2 Dubai on September 18th, 2025, bringing together senior figures from the international and regional cruise trade.
AROYA Cruises reveals itineraries for Mediterranean reprise in 2026/27 season
AROYA Cruises has confirmed it will return to Turkey for an extended deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean during the 2026/27 season, following a successful debut in the region this summer.
Royal Caribbean International marks float out of new Icon class Legend of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has marked the float out of its newest ship, Legend of the Seas, at the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland, signalling another step forward in the expansion of the […]
Disney Cruise Line’s newest and largest ship Disney Adventure departs for sea trials
Disney Cruise Line’s newest and largest vessel, Disney Adventure, has departed under tow from Wismar, Germany, to begin sea trials in the Baltic Sea, marking a key milestone ahead of her entry […]
Carnival Cruise Line introduces fresh-baked donuts, beignets, churros across US fleet
Carnival Cruise Line is expanding its food and beverage offer with the introduction of made-to-order pastries across its North American fleet.
Royal Caribbean offers super-speed tour of Star of the Seas as new flagship debuts in US
Royal Caribbean International’s newest Icon Class cruise ship, Star of the Seas, has arrived at Port Canaveral ahead of its inaugural season of Caribbean cruises, marking its debut in North America.
AROYA Cruises reveals shoulder season 2025/26 Red Sea itineraries
AROYA Cruises has announced itineraries for when it returns to the Red Sea for the 2025/26 season, following the conclusion of its inaugural deployment in the Mediterranean.
MSC Cruises now sourcing 25%+ of Arabian Gulf bookings from GCC region
One in four bookings for MSC Cruises in the Gulf region now come from GCC nationals and expatriates, underlining the company’s growing reliance on the Arabian Gulf as both a source market […]
Virgin Voyages reveals key spaces and changes aboard new ship Brilliant Lady
Virgin Voyages is set to introduce its fourth ship, Brilliant Lady, in just over a week, with the vessel scheduled to begin sailing from New York on September 5th, 2025 marking a continuation of […]
AROYA Cruises doubles down on Saudi hospitality as it looks to Arabian Gulf expansion
AROYA Cruises, the world’s first Arab cruise line, operated by Cruise Saudi and owned by the Public Investment Fund (PIF), continues to build its presence in global cruise tourism with a distinctly […]
Cruise History: SS Mendi, South Africa’s worst maritime disaster
SS Mendi, an ocean liner turned troopship pressed into service during the First World War, is remembered not for the sinking itself but for the way in which her passengers and crew met […]
Outfitting specialists LTH Boss detail refit work on Allure of the Seas during 47-Day refurb
Royal Caribbean International’s Allure of the Seas returned to service in April with fresh interiors and new staterooms following a high-speed refurbishment project in Cádiz, Spain.
Celebrity Cruises and Silversea to take part in Middle East’s first polar cruise forum
Dubai will host the Middle East’s first dedicated business-to-business forum for polar expedition cruises on September 11th, 2025, bringing together regional travel agents and leading operators in one of the fastest-growing sectors […]
Cruise History: MV Dara, the Gulf’s worst peacetime maritime disaster off the UAE
The sinking of MV Dara became the the Arabian Gulf region’s worst peacetime maritime disaster in 1961 when a mysterious explosion and raging storm consigned more than 230 souls to the sea.
Regent reveals Christmas and New Year itineraries featuring Dubai and Cape Town
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has announced a series of festive voyages through 2027, including itineraries featuring Cape Town and Dubai.
Viking takes delivery in Egypt of new Nile River cruise vessel Viking Amun
Viking has taken delivery of its newest river cruise ship in Egypt, Viking Amun at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
Royal Caribbean to add 40 new staterooms to Ovation of the Seas during refit
Royal Caribbean International has confirmed that Ovation of the Seas will receive 40 additional staterooms as part of its upcoming Royal Amplified refurbishment.
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