A guest entertainer aboard Crystal Symphony was robbed by a gang of youths during the ship’s first port call on a 15-night cruise from Mahe, Seychelles, to Cape Town, South Africa.
Crystal Cruises entertainer robbed by gang in Mombasa on cruise to Cape Town
MSC Cruises reveals expanded retail offering aboard new mega-ship MSC World America
MSC Cruises will significantly expand its onboard retail offering with the launch of its new flagship, MSC World America, set to debut next month.
Fincantieri secures order for two newbuilds from TUI for its Marella Cruises brand
Just days after TUI, the parent company of the UK-based Marella Cruises, confirmed that it was considering a newbuild order for the line, Fincantieri has confirmed an order worth more than 2 […]
MSC Cruises confirms MSC Opera for 2025/26 South African cruise season
MSC Cruises has confirmed MSC Opera for the upcoming 2025/26 South African cruise season, sailing roundtrip itineraries from both Durban and Cape Town between November and March.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises marks Seven Seas Prestige keel laying at Fincantieri
Regent Seven Seas Cruises marked a significant construction milestone on Thursday with the keel-laying ceremony for Seven Seas Prestige, the first vessel in its new Prestige class.
Celestyal announces maiden calls for Middle East 2025/26 repositioning cruises
Celestyal Cruises has announced four new repositioning cruises for its 2025/26 winter season in the Arabian Gulf, with maiden calls in Aqaba in Jordan, Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, Muscat in Oman and […]
MSC Cruises celebrates delivery, keel laying, and steel cutting for three World class mega-ships
MSC Cruises marked major milestones for three World Class ships on Thursday at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in Saint-Nazaire, France.
Star Cruises and Dream Cruises return to operation in Singapore following Genting collapse
StarCruises and Dream Cruises have officially relaunched in Asia, after being folded into the Resorts World Cruises group following the pandemic bankruptcy of parent company Genting Hong Kong.
TUI confirms its Marella Cruises brand is considering newbuild fleet revamp
Marella Cruises is considering a fleet modernisation programme with an order for two newbuilds, according to a statement from parent company TUI.
Former P&O Australia ships Pacific Adventure and Encounter relaunch Down Under
The former P&O Australia ships Pacific Adventure and Pacific Encounter have been relaunched in Australia as Carnival Adventure and Carnival Encounter, homeporting in Sydney and Brisbane.
Queen Anne braves pirate threat enroute to Cape Town on maiden world cruise
Queen Anne made headlines this week on her maiden world cruise, which includes a departure from Cape Town in April, when she sailed through waters in Southeast Asia notorious for piracy.
AIDAdiva first of seven ships to undergo refit as part of Evolution programme
AIDA Cruises has completed the first of seven ship refurbishments as part of its Evolution programme, with AIDAdiva emerging from a seven-week dry dock overhaul at the Chantier Naval Shipyard in Marseille, France.
Cape Town to welcome 16 cruise ships in final months of 2024/25 season
Cape Town’s transformation into a globally sought after cruise destination has been a boon for the local economy and cruise ship fans alike.
Celestyal taps into tourism-retail synergy growth in Arabian Gulf cruise sector
As international travel rebounds, cruise tourism is emerging as a major contributor to economic activity, drawing more attention to its ability to drive retail spending and shape traveller experiences across the region.
Queen Elizabeth emerges from major refurbishment ahead of Caribbean season
Cunard Line has unveiled Queen Elizabeth’s new look following an extensive refit and refurbishment ahead of her debut season sailing from Miami and her inaugural Alaska voyages from Seattle.
MSC expands new Dirty Dancing production to MSC Virtuosa after World America debut
MSC Cruises has announced a new entertainment lineup for MSC Virtuosa headlined by Dirty Dancing: In Concert, which first debuted aboard MSC World America.
Captain Kate of Celebrity Cruises reveals move to Four Seasons Yachts
Captain Kate McCue of Celebrity Cruises fame has been revealed as the inaugural Captain of Four Seasons l, which enters service in early 2026.
Cape Town poised for busiest cruise month as 2024/25 season reaches its peak
Cape Town is gearing up for the busiest month of the 2024/25 cruise season in March, with 24 cruise calls scheduled during a season that is expected to bring in R1.5 billion […]
Costa Smerelda 2024/25 Arabian Gulf season positions Oman as key destination
Khimji Ramdas Shipping LLC (KR Shipping), a leading shipping and multimodal logistics service provider in Oman, has played a key role in facilitating the home-porting season of Costa Smeralda in the Arabian Gulf […]
Celestyal launches 2-for-1 sale on range of Abu Dhabi cruise departures through 2027
Celestyal Cruises has launched a two-for-one sale on 88 itineraries in the Arabian Gulf and Mediterranean in celebration of its tenth anniversary, running until May 31st, 2025 and applicable on cruises departing […]
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