South Africa is set for a record 2025/26 cruise season, with 22 ships scheduled to make 89 calls as Cape Town cements its role as a key turnaround port for global repositioning […]
Overview of 2025/26 South African cruise season out of Cape Town and Durban
Oceania Cruises marks steel cutting for Sonata, the first in a new class of ship for the line
Oceania Cruises has marked the start of construction on Oceania Sonata, the first vessel in its new Sonata Class, with a steel-cutting ceremony at the Fincantieri-Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy.
Why Red Sea remains relevant for cruise sector despite current security concerns
Amid temporary rerouting and security concerns, cruise executives remain firm in their view that the Red Sea is still the Middle East’s most compelling cruise destination, offering a rare blend of heritage, […]
Princess Cruises reveals solar eclipse sailings amid 2027 Med and Northern Europe itineraries
Princess Cruises has released details of its 2027 Europe season, on sale June 11th, 2025, offering more than 200 sailings throughout the Mediterranean, Northern Europe, and Transatlantic crossings between the Americas and […]
AROYA Cruises reveals Arabic stand-up comedy, Halal dining for Med season
As AROYA Cruises gears up for its first fly-cruise season in the Mediterranean for Saudi and wider Middle Eastern cruise markets, the cruise line has revealed the onboard experience available as it […]
Four Seasons Yachts reveals transverse marina aboard new vessel Four Seasons I
Four Seasons Yachts has released further information about the marina experience aboard Four Seasons I, the first vessel in its new yacht collection, which is scheduled to debut in 2026.
Cruise Arabia Alliance: Can a unified GCC visa unlock year-round regional cruising?
The Arabian Gulf cruise sector is gaining momentum, but industry leaders say a regional cruise visa could be the missing link to unlocking seamless itineraries, longer deployments, and broader international appeal.
Cunard Line releases 2027 itineraries with 186 voyages featuring 115 destinations
Cunard Line has unveiled its latest programme of global voyages with 195 new itineraries across its fleet, visiting 115 destinations in 32 countries between April 2027 and January 2028.
Former president of Norwegian Cruise Line group joins Cruise Saudi board
Frank Del Rio, the former President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH), the parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line, Oceania, and Regent Seven Seas Cruises, has joined the board of […]
TUI Cruises marks launch of Mein Schiff Flow ahead of debut Middle East season
TUI Cruises has celebrated the launch of Mein Schiff Flow, the second vessel in its new InTUItion class, at a ceremony held at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy.
Celebrity Cruises to invest US$200m in major refit and refurbishment of Solstice class
Celebrity Cruises has announced a US$250 million refit and refurbishment programme for its Solstice-class ships, beginning with Celebrity Solstice, which will return to service in March 2026 following an extensive update.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises reveals suite designs aboard upcoming Seven Seas Prestige
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has released new details about the suite categories aboard its upcoming ship, Seven Seas Prestige, set to debut in late 2026.
Celestyal Cruises launches summer promotion with deals on Arabian Gulf itineraries
Celestyal Cruises has launched special promotions for summer across 87 itineraries, including Arabian Gulf cruises for the upcoming 2025/26 Middle East season.
MSC Cruises to add signature MSC Yacht Club to MSC Magnifica during refit
MSC Cruises is bringing its luxury all-inclusive ship-within-a-ship concept, the MSC Yacht Club, to MSC Magnificaas part ofsignificant enhancements being made to the ship that will also see the introduction of the new […]
Summer 2025/26 cruise season in South Africa could be MSC Opera’s last in country
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Opera will operate year-round in the South Caribbean beginning in winter 2026/27 through summer 2027, which suggests her upcoming 2025/26 summer cruise season in South Africa […]
MSC Cruises unveils 50% discount for 2nd guest ahead of 2025/26 SA cruise season
MSC Cruises has launched a special promotion for the upcoming 2025/26 cruise season out of Durban, offering guests 50% off the second passenger on select sailings aboard MSC Opera.
AIDA Cruises all-new class of newbuilds could be used by other Carnival Corp brands
The all-new class of cruise ships being developed for AIDA Cruises by Italian shipyard Fincantieri could be shared with other cruise lines in the Carnival Corporation group, according to Felix Eichhorn, CEO […]
South African cruise market matures with growing demand for international itineraries
South African travellers are no longer choosing between local and international cruises—they’re increasingly doing both, according to Antoinette Turner, General Manager at Flight Centre South Africa.
Seabourn Six original productions now available across luxury line’s ocean fleet
Seabourn Cruise Line has announced the launch of its new entertainment concept Seabourn Six across its ocean fleet, following an initial announcement of the roll out last year.
AIDA Cruises to refurbish all seven oldest ships as part of AIDA Evolution refit project
AIDA Cruises has confirmed its intention to refurbish all seven of its Sphinx class ships, the oldest group of vessels in the fleet, as part of the ongoing AIDA Evolution refit programme.
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