Disney Cruise Line is preparing for a major milestone as its newest and largest ever ship, Disney Adventure, prepares to leave the shipyard in Wismar, Germany, for the first time in August.
Disney Destiny gets Spiderman mascot and Disney Adventure set for August sea trials
Norwegian Cruise Line plans major waterpark, new facilities for Great Stirrup Cay
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced further details of its ongoing redevelopment of Great Stirrup Cay, its private island in the Bahamas, with a new six-acre waterpark and a range of upgraded amenities […]
Russian tsunami forces America’s only cruise ship to leave passengers ashore
A tsunami warning triggered by a powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake off the Russian coast Tuesday forced cruise ships to leave Hawaiian ports, including Norwegian Cruise Line‘s Pride of America, the only large, US-flagged […]
South African woman attacked aboard world’s largest cruise ship
A 28-year-old South African woman has been stabbed multiple times aboard Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, during an attack by a fellow South African crew member while the […]
Norwegian Cruise Line announces more than 500 voyages for spring/summer 2027
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its deployment for the spring and summer 2027 travel season, comprising more than 500 voyages across its 20-ship fleet.
FBI investigating incident aboard Carnival Dream, cruise line denies suspicious death rumours
Federal authorities are investigating an incident aboard the Carnival Dream that reportedly occurred on Wednesday while the ship was at sea, according to a spokesperson from the FBI’s Houston office.
Costa Cruises cancels Dubai winter season and SA repositioning 2025/26 cruises
Costa Cruises has confirmed that it will cancel all planned winter 2025/26 itineraries in the Arabian Gulf aboard Costa Toscana, including repositioning voyages via Cape Town, citing continued uncertainty in the Middle East.
Azamara features Cape Town itinerary among 2025 ‘slowcation’ cruises
Azamara has spotlighted a selection of extended voyages for 2025 and 2026 in response to growing demand for longer, more immersive travel experiences, a trend known as ‘slowcations’.Â
Holland America Line upgrades entertainment with new live music and shows
Holland America Line is upgrading its entertainment programme across the fleet, with new live music performances, refreshed World Stage productions, and a revised onboard entertainment team structure.Â
Norwegian Cruise Line announces 2027 global deployment with over 500 voyages
Norwegian Cruise Line has released its Spring/Summer 2027 cruise programme, featuring more than 500 voyages across 150 ports in 59 countries, with a focus on port-intensive itineraries and extended stays, popular with […]
Cape Town’s beloved RMS St. Helena gets new life as Antarctic expedition cruise ship
The RMS St. Helena, long known for her service between Cape Town and the remote British territory of Saint Helena, is being refitted for a new life as a small expedition cruise […]
Celestyal Cruises releases Abu Dhabi Grand Prix itinerary for 2025/26 season
Celestyal Cruises has announced a special December sailing that will give guests front-row access to the 2025 Abu Dhabi Grand Prix, combining the thrill of Formula 1 with a cruise featuring ley […]
MSC Cruises reveals new and redesigned entertainment aboard MSC World Asia
MSC Cruises has released further details of its upcoming ship, MSC World Asia, including several newly introduced and redesigned entertainment venues.Â
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises reveals Cape Town and wider African itineraries for 2027/28
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled 28 new itineraries for the final quarter of 2027 and early 2028, with an expanded African programme, including new routes from Cape Town and through the Indian Ocean.Â
MSC Cruises extends Christmas in July sale for 2025/26 South African season
MSC Cruises has extended its annual Christmas in July sale, offering South African travellers a limited-time deal on selected sailings aboard MSC Opera during the 2025/26 cruise season.
Royal Caribbean refines Icon-class design as it prepares to launch Star of the Seas
Royal Caribbean is preparing to welcome Star of the Seas, the second ship in its Icon class, which is set to debut in summer 2025.
Silversea reveals 2025/26 Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and New Year voyages
Silversea has announced a range of voyages for the 2025/26 holiday season, with sailings to South America, the Caribbean and Central America, Australia and New Zealand, the Mediterranean, Antarctica, the Galápagos, and […]
Royal Caribbean to refurbish Ovation, Harmony and Liberty of the Seas in 2026
Royal Caribbean has announced that three of its ships will undergo significant refurbishments in 2026, with Ovation of the Seas, Harmony of the Seas, and Liberty of the Seas set to be […]
Princess Cruises reveals entertainment line-up aboard new Star Princess
Princess Cruises has unveiled the entertainment lineup for its new Sphere-class cruise ship, Star Princess, ahead of her debut on October 4th, 2025.
Norwegian Cruise Line eyes growth in South African market amid shift to slow travel
As Cape Town celebrates its most successful cruise season to date, Norwegian Cruise Line is doubling down on efforts to appeal to South African travellers seeking longer, more immersive cruise experiences.
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