Royal Caribbean International is re-entering the South African cruise market with Voyager of the Seas sailing a Cape Town itinerary in late 2025.
Royal Caribbean International returns to South Africa to avoid Red Sea crisis
Viking takes delivery of fourth Nile vessel, Viking Sobek, during ceremony in Egypt
Viking has taken delivery of its newest Nile River cruise ship, Viking Sobek, with the official handover taking place during a ceremony at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
Carnival Panorama returns to service after drydock, completing new livery rollout
Carnival Panorama has returned to service after a 24-day drydock in Singapore, featuring the new red, white, and blue livery of Carnival Cruise Line and completing the rollout of the new colours […]
AIDA Cruises announces new bars and restaurants for AIDAdiva following major refit
AIDA Cruises will introduce a range of new culinary experiences aboard AIDAdiva following a seven-week drydock from February 3rd to March 22nd, 2025.
Cruise Saudi plans development of private cruise island in Red Sea for AROYA
Cruise Saudi has awarded a contract to PC Marine Services to develop a Red Sea private island for cruise tourism ahead of the December launch of its homegrown cruise line AROYA Cruises.
Cunard Line reveals 40 new itineraries for 2026/27 including Cape Town and Durban
Cunard Line has revealed 40 new itineraries for the 2026/27 cruise season, including voyages from Cape Town, and port calls to Durban in South Africa.
Royal Caribbean cancels cruises through Red Sea aboard Voyager of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has cancelled two cruises through the Red Sea onboard the Voyager of the Seas due to ongoing unrest in Yemen and Houthi attacks on international shipping.
Oceania Cruises announces new Crêperie dining venue aboard Allura
Oceania Cruises, recognised for its focus on culinary and destination-driven experiences, has announced details of a new dining venue, the Crêperie, set to debut aboard its latest ship, Allura, in July 2025.
Royal Caribbean reveals new Caribbean destination, Perfect Day Mexico, debuting in 2027
Royal Caribbean has announced plans for its latest destination project, Perfect Day Mexico, set to debut in 2027 on Mexico’s Caribbean coast in Mahahual.
Asyad Ports plans major overhaul of cruise terminal at Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat
Asyad Ports has announced plans to redevelop its cruise terminal in Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, with bids now open for contractors.
Silver Shadow makes maiden call at new Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal
Silver Shadow has made her maiden port call at the new Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal off the city’s iconic JBR and Palm Island, becoming the eighth cruise vessel to do so since […]
Royal Caribbean marks keel laying for as-yet-unnamed third Icon class mega-ship
Royal Caribbean International has marked the keel laying for its newest Icon class vessel, which is yet to be named and will be a sister ship to Icon and Star of the […]
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals new and old dining and bar concepts for Norwegian Luna
Norwegian Cruise Line has revealed the dining, bar, and lounge concepts that will be available aboard its new Norwegian Luna, a sister ship to Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Aqua, with many brand […]
Royal Caribbean marks float out of Star of the Seas, its second Icon class goliath
Royal Caribbean International has celebrated the float out of its new mega-ship Star of the Seas at Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland.
Hapag-Lloyd sends Europa into dry dock for refit ahead of 2025 Cape Town cruises
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has sent Europa into dry dock in Germany for a three-week overhaul in Bremerhaven that will see the ship’s machinery and equipment upgraded and reclassed.
MSC Cruises SA MD calls for national ‘indaba’ to boost South Africa’s cruise economy
Ross Volk, Managing Director of MSC Cruises South Africa, has called for a national indaba to address the key challenges facing South Africa’s cruise industry and unlock its full economic potential.
Cunard replaces Dubai with Cape Town on 2026 Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne cruises
Cunard Line has modified two itineraries for its World Cruises in 2026 aboard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne, due to the security crisis in the Red Sea, which prevents cruise lines […]
Norwegian Cruise Line adds Cape Town sailings for 2024/25 South Africa cruise season
Norwegian Cruise Line has expanded its South African cruise offerings for the upcoming 2024/25 cruise season, with two ships set to sail voyages from Cape Town.
Holland America Line reveals festive menus for the Christmas and New Year season
Holland America Line is celebrating the holiday season with themed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year food and beverage menus across its fleet.
Cruise Cape Town partnership launched to capitalise on growing interest in SA itineraries
Cape Town’s cruise sector is set for major growth as the new Cruise Cape Town initiative, a public-private partnership, aims to attract more cruise lines, boost the local economy, and promote sustainable […]
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