Costa Cruises on Friday departed Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal for the first time, marking the inaugural passenger services for Dubai’s new cruise port.
Costa marks Carnival Corp’s first passenger call to Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal
P&O to feature first-ever escape room experience aboard new ship Arvia
P&O Cruises new Excellence-class cruise ship Arvia will debut the cruise line’s first-ever escape room experience.
Wonder of the Seas to homeport in Port Canaveral from late 2022
Royal Caribbean International has announced that its new Oasis-class ship Wonder of the Seas will homeport in Port Canaveral from November, 2022.
Costa reveals exclusive Expo 2020 shore excursions for passengers in Dubai
On the same day that it marked the official opening of the new Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal with its first passenger services, Costa Cruises also revealed a new shore excursion in the […]
Disney Cruise Line makes Port Everglades its second year-round homeport
Disney Cruise Line has confirmed it will sail roundtrip from Port Everglades year-round, making the port only the second after Port Canaveral from which it does so.
Norwegian Cruise Line makes history as first major line to homeport in Panama
Norwegian Cruise Line has become the first mainstream cruise line to homeport in Panama, with Norwegian Jewel set to sail Central American itineraries from March, 2022.
Seabourn set to cruise the Northeast and Northwest Passages in the Arctic
In 1848, a British voyage of Arctic exploration led by Captain Sir John Franklin met with disaster trying to find the Northwest Passage, but now in 2023, Seabourn will be offering cruises […]
Carnival Radiance christened following bow-to-stern makeover
Carnival Radiance has been christened in a naming ceremony held in Long Beach, California, following her transformation from Carnival Victory in a $200 million refit and refurbishment.
New AIDAnova mega-ship sails from Hamburg for first time
AIDAnova arrived in the port of Hamburg for the first time on Monday, and the final preparations have been made for the welcome of the first guests and the start of the […]
Enchanted Princess christened, marking official commissioning into fleet
Princess Cruises‘ fifth Royal-class cruise ship Enchanted Princess has been christened in Fort Lauderdale in a special ceremony as part of an original production “Our World, Enchanted”.
MSC Orchestra suffers COVID outbreak in Durban, cruises suspended
A number of passengers aboard MSC Orchestra in Durban, South Africa have tested positive for COVID-19, forcing the cruise ship into lockdown upon her return to port.
Carnival Cruise Line ships to stay in Dubai a little longer after Australia delay
Carnival Splendor and Carnival Spirit, both currently in warm lay-up in Dubai in the UAE, will remain in the city a while longer, according to Carnival Cruise Line.
Saudi Arabia tightens entry requirements ahead of winter cruise season
Saudi Arabia has tightened entry requirements for tourists amid its 2021/22 winter cruise season in response to the Omicron variant of COVID-19.
Qatar readies for busy winter cruise season on Dubai bounce back
Qatar is gearing up for its busiest cruise season on record as Dubai bounces back from the unprecedented disruption the COVID-19 pandemic forced on the cruise industry.
Carnival Cruise Line opens Camp Ocean for first time since pandemic
Carnival Cruise Line on Friday reopened its Camp Ocean kids club for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic forced a total shutdown of the global cruise industry.
What does the new Omicron variant mean for the cruise industry?
The emergence of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus is a potential existential threat to the cruise industry, but the Delta variant fallout provides a hint of the potential impact it may […]
South African crew member aboard Norwegian Breakaway may have Omicron variant
A South African crew member aboard Norwegian Breakaway is suspected of carrying the Omicron variant, Louisiana officials confirmed Tuesday amid a larger outbreak aboard the ship.
MSC Cruises slashes prices on South African itinerary for December
MSC Cruises has significantly reduced the fares on an upcoming cruise in December out of Durban aboard MSC Orchestra.
Norwegian Cruise Line extends deals for Middle East passengers
Norwegian Cruise Line has extended its cruise deals for the Middle East market, with a Cyber Sale and Bogofree promotion that offers a second guest free or at up to 70% off.
P&O shows off new Altitudes area aboard upcoming LNG mega ship Arvia
P&O Cruises has announced that its new cruise ship Arvia will debut a an experience called Altitudes on its uppermost deck.
