A&K Travel is planning a massive expansion of the Crystal Cruises fleet with up to four new ships to be built, including expedition vessels.
Crystal Cruises plans major fleet expansion following acquisition by A&K
Seabourn reveals dining and social spaces aboard new Seabourn Pursuit
Seabourn Pursuit will offer guests unprecedented elegance and spacious public rooms and lounges when she enters service on August 12th, 2023.
Holland America announces new Legendary Voyage for 2024 via Middle East
Holland America Line has added a new grand cruise to its Legendary Voyages line-up for 2024, with Volendam due to sail a 42-day itinerary across the Mediterranean and Atlantic.
Costa Cruises to sail Middle East and North Africa with new Voyages program
Costa Cruises new Costa Voyages program will deploy six ships on a range of unique itineraries in 2023 and 2024, including cruises to the Holy Land, Egypt, Morocco, Tunisia and more.
Princess Cruises updates Plus and Premier packages with more inclusive options
Princess Cruises is upgrading its Princess Plus and Princess Premier packages with more inclusive options at no additional cost.
Dining options revealed for new Celebrity Cruises ship Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises has unveiled culinary and beverage options aboard its new ship Celebrity Ascent, with redesigned restaurants, a new dinner experience, expanded food and cocktail menus, a new whiskey-tasting menu and a […]
TUI River Cruises expands Nile itineraries, targeting UK market with direct flights
TUI River Cruises is expanding its itineraries with the announcement of a new Nile cruise program for the 2024 Winter season.
Cruise Saudi CEO reveals AROYA Cruises will reflect Arabian preferences
AROYA Cruises has given the clearest indication yet of some of the ways it will set itself apart from other cruise lines in the global industry, with Lars Clasen, CEO of Cruise […]
Carnival Jubilee floated out with Texas star on bow ahead of Galveston season
Carnival Cruise Line’s new ship Carnival Jubilee has hit a key construction milestone with a float out at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany.
Explora Journeys takes delivery of its first cruise ship Explora I from Fincantieri
MSC Cruises’ new luxury cruise line subsidiary Explora Journeys has taken delivery of its first cruise ship Explora I from the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
New Celebrity Cruises Coco Cay itineraries will appeal to Middle East market
Celebrity Cruises is expanding its range of itineraries in the Caribbean, with two ships now offering port calls at Royal Caribbean’s private island Perfect Day at Coco Cay, enhancing the appeal of […]
Silversea takes delivery of Silver Nova, the first in a new class of luxury vessels
Silversea has taken final delivery of its new luxury cruise ship Silver Nova, the class leader in a new series of expeditionary vessels for the cruise line.
Carnival Cruise Line to introduce new late-night snack menu fleetwide
Carnival Cruise Line continues to expand its dining options with a new menu of late-night snacks following hot on the heels of a revamped main dining room menu that is being rolled […]
New luxury expedition ship Seabourn Pursuit to carry two submersibles
Seabourn Pursuit, the newest luxury expedition cruise ship from the brand, will feature a range of once-in-a-lifetime experiences when she is introduced, including Zodiac cruising, scuba diving, scuba diving, kayaking, and underwater […]
Norwegian Cruise Line announces first major refurbishment for Norwegian Joy
Norwegian Joy is due to undergo her first major refit and refurbishment since she entered service in 2017, with an overhaul scheduled for January 22nd to February 12th, 2024.
AROYA comes out swinging for Saudi cruise market with first sponsorship deal
Saudi Arabia’s first-ever homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises has signed a three-year Gold Sponsorship deal with the local Saudi Arabian football club Al Nassr as it makes a major play for the […]
Regent Seven Seas Cruises joins leading UAE hotel loyalty program GHA
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has joined the loyalty program of the UAE-based Global Hotel Alliance (GHA), the world’s largest alliance of independent hotel brands.
Holland America to cruise Dubai to Fort Lauderdale aboard Zuiderdam in 2024
Holland America Line has added Dubai to its line-up of cruise departures next year, with the Vista-class Zuiderdam sailing from Dubai to Fort Lauderdale on April 5th, 2024.
Fred Olsen to cruise from Dubai to UK in 2024 aboard Borealis
Fred Olsen Cruise Line is sailing the old maritime Silk Road in 2024 with a westbound cruise from Dubai to the UK via the Mediterranean and iconic Suez Canal.
Norwegian Dawn to cruise between Dubai and Doha during 2023/24 cruise season
Norwegian Dawn will spend part of the 2023/24 Middle East cruise season sailing between Dubai and Doha on 7-night open-jaw itineraries, rather than the closed-loop roundtrip itineraries most lines sail from Dubai.