Just days after Aroya set sail from Jeddah in Saudi Arabia on her maiden passenger voyage as the first cruise ship designed specifically for the Arab and Muslim cruise market, MJM Marine […]
MJM Marine marks completion of one of the largest refit jobs in cruise history
AROYA Cruises debuts shopping mall at sea aboard first ship Aroya
AROYA Cruises has revealed the retail experience aboard its first ship Aroya, with German retailer and distributor Gebr. Heinemann having opened eight stores featuring more than 250 international and Arabian brands across […]
Norwegian Bliss and Getaway to undergo refit and refurbishment
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced that its sister ships Norwegian Bliss and Norwegian Breakaway are set to undergo drydock updates that will introuce new experiences, including a cinema, dining venues, and an […]
Dubai-based CalmGetaways expands into cruise sector amid robust regional growth
CalmGetaways, a Dubai-based travel agency, is expanding its involvement in the cruise sector through the launch of its new Cruise Booking Platform, which is intended to simplify the cruise booking experience for […]
AROYA Cruises celebrates maiden passenger voyage of Saudi Arabia’s first cruise ship
Aroya, the first cruise ship in the AROYA Cruises fleet, and the first cruise ship in the world designed specifically for the Middle East cruise market, is finally at sea on her […]
Cruise Saudi to collaborate with university to develop local cruise sector capabilities
Cruise Saudi has signed an agreement with the University of Prince Mugrin (UPM) in Madinah to support talent development in Saudi Arabia’s growing cruise sector, ahead of the maiden cruise of its […]
Japan’s Asuka Cruises to feature Cape Town departure on 2025 World Cruise
Asuka Cruises, the Japanese cruise line owned by NYK Group, will offer a world cruise aboard its classic cruise ship Asuka II next year, with the 103-night itinerary departing Japan on March […]
Fred Olsen’s classic cruise ship Balmoral undergoes life-extending refurbishment
The Fred Olsen cruise liner Balmoral is currently in drydock at the A&P Shipyard in Falmouth, England, for both technical maintenance and an extensive refurbishment that will extend her service life for […]
TUI Cruises cancels itineraries transiting Red Sea due to ongoing security concerns
TUI Cruises has announced the cancellation of three repositioning cruises that were set to traverse the Red Sea in late 2025 aboard Mein Schiff 4, Mein Schiff 5, and Mein Schiff 6, […]
Oceania Cruises includes Cape Town departure in 2025 value-added special offer
Oceania Cruises has released a range of added value special deals on more than 100 global voyages in 2025 and 2026, including a Cape Town departure aboard Sirena in December next year.
Celestyal Journey receives dhow escort on celebratory first visit to Dubai
Celestyal Cruises and Dubai have marked the maiden call in the city of the cruise ship Celestyal Journey with a dhow escort, traditional plaque exchange ceremony and a night of celebratory entertainment.
Holland America and Carnival rename Half Moon Cay ahead of redevelopment
Half Moon Cay, Holland America’s Line’s exclusive destination in The Bahamas known for beautiful beaches and crystal-clear waters, is being renamed RelaxAway, Half Moon Cay ahead of its redevelopment.
Swan Hellenic ship SH Diana back in action after hunger strike cruise out of Cape Town
The SH Diana of Swan Hellenic is back at sea after mechanical failures on a cruise from Cape Town, South Africa proved so controversial that some passengers staged a hunger strike and […]
AROYA Cruises’ first ship Aroya docks in Jeddah for first time ahead of Red Sea season
The Saudi Arabian cruise line AROYA Cruises has made its grand debut in Jeddah, its new homeport, with its first ship Aroya docking for the first time in the kingdom this week.
Bahrain marks start to busiest cruise season on record for 2024/25
Bahrain has marked the start to the 2024/25 cruise season with the arrival this week of MSC Euribia on a 7-night roundtrip cruise out of Dubai and Doha.
Cunard Line’s Queen Elizabeth set for major refit introducing Queen Anne features
Cunard Line has announce what it is calling an “era-defining” refurbishment of Queen Elizabeth ahead of her inaugural Caribbean programme sailing from Miami and her debut Alaska season from Seattle in 2025.
AROYA Cruises reveals onboard dining experiences ahead of Red Sea debut
The Saudi Arabian start-up cruise line AROYA Cruises has revealed new details about the dining experiences available aboard its first cruise ship, Aroya, ahead of her debut later this month in the […]
Celestyal Cruises commences first-ever Middle East season out of Doha
Celestyal Cruises has commenced its first-ever homeporting cruise season in the Arabian Gulf, with Celestyal Journey departing Doha, Qatar on November 30th for the first of several dozen round-trip itineraries.
Viking Vela delivered to Viking Cruises during ceremony at Fincantieri shipyard
The luxury cruise line Viking has taken delivery of its newest ocean ship, Viking Vela, during a delivery ceremony at Fincantieri’s shipyard in Ancona, Italy.
Qatar marks start of 2024/25 cruise season with arrival of Celestyal Journey
Doha Port held a ceremony on Saturday, November, 30th marking the arrival of Celestyal Journey, which signalled the start to Qatar’s 2024/25 cruise season.
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