The Turkish cruise company Ay Cruise is planning to launch new cruise itineraries from Istanbul in Turkey to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia, so that passengers can undertake the Umrah pilgrimage by ship.
Turkish cruise company plans to launch Umrah pilgrimage itineraries
Silversea reveals forward facing pool and panoramic bar aboard Silver Nova
Silversea Cruises has announced additional design details for its new cruise ship Silver Nova, the first in a new class of at least two ships.
Azamara Onward ready in May with new dining and entertainment options
Azamara has announced that its fourth ship, Azamara Onward, will be ready for her maiden voyage with the line in May, departing from Monte Carlo. The maiden voyage to Venice will mark […]
Costa Cruises to straddle Middle East and Europe with Costa Venezia in Istanbul
Costa Cruises will be focusing on both the Middle East and Europe with its new itineraries aboard Costa Venezia out of Istanbul in Turkey.
MSC Cruises shows respect for local customs after death of woman in Durban
MSC Cruises has shown respect for local traditions and customs following the death of a South African female crew member aboard MSC Orchestra in Durban.
Museum-eque Jubilee Lounge to debut aboard Carnival CelebrationÂ
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed that Carnival Celebration will debut a new lounge celebrating the line’s history with original fittings and memorabilia from past Carnival ships.
Cabin designs revealed for new Cunard ship Queen Anne
Cunard Line has revealed the accommodation designs for its new ship Queen Anne, the fourth vessel in the current fleet and the 249th overall for the centuries-old cruise line.
Ras Al Khaimah targets luxury and expedition cruise growth
While Dubai and Abu Dhabi have established themselves as the primary cruise ports in the Middle East, with Dubai especially popular as a homeport for Arabian Gulf itineraries, Ras Al Khaimah is […]
Norwegian Cruise Line reveals details on spa aboard new Prima and Viva ships
Norwegian Cruise Line has announced the first charcoal sauna at sea and two-deck indoor waterfall for the spa aboard its two upcoming ships Norwegian Prima and Norwegian Viva.
Virgin Voyages reveals name of fourth ship as Brilliant Lady
The fourth Virgin Voyages cruise ship will be named Brilliant Lady, joining her three sister ships Scarlet Lady, Valiant Lady and Resilient Lady.
Royal Caribbean will deploy new ship Icon of the Seas in Caribbean in 2023
Royal Caribbean International have announced that its new cruise ship Icon of the Seas, the first of a new class of ships, and the first LNG-powered vessel in the fleet, will homeport […]
More details emerge after woman found dead aboard MSC Orchestra
It has been revealed that a 30-year-old South African woman working aboard MSC Orchestra during her current summer season in Durban, was found with a broken neck when her body was discovered […]
AIDAsol to cruise via Cape Town on her second World Cruise in 2023
AIDA Cruises will be sending AIDAsol on its 2023 World Cruise itinerary, marking the ship’s second time sailing the grand voyage for the cruise line, and her first time visiting South Africa.
MSC 2024 World Cruise to offer Cape Town departure and overnight in Saudi
MSC Cruises will be cruising from Cape Town as part of its 2024 World Cruise aboard MSC Poesia, departing Genoa in January.
Celebrity Beyond arrives in UK ahead of maiden passenger voyageÂ
Celebrity Cruises’ new ship Celebrity Beyond has arrived in Southampton for final preparations ahead of her maiden passenger voyage, departing April 27th.
MSC Cruises steps up to help Durban following record-breaking storm
MSC Cruises, as part of the wider MSC Foundation operated by parent company MSC Group (Mediterranean Shipping Company) has stepped up to assist the Durban community following last week’s record-breaking flooding.
Saudi Arabia concludes first ever cruise season with massive domestic demand
Saudi Arabia has concluded its first full cruise season during the winter months between November and April, 2022, with 66% of passengers sourced locally. The six-month cruise season out Saudi Arabia closed […]
UK start-up cruise line Ambassador christens first ship AmbienceÂ
Ambassador Cruise Line, a British start-up led by many of the same executives from Cruise & Maritime Voyages, has christened its first ship.
Regent Seven Seas offers upgrades and post-cruise deals on Cape Town cruises
Regent Seven Seas has released a new pre- and post-cruise deal on three of its Cape Town itineraries in 2022 and 2023.
Seabourn Encore to cruise double itineraries from Dubai in 2024
Seabourn has revealed its 2023/24 cruise itineraries, with 24 voyages across Arabia and India, Asia, the South Pacific, Australia and New Zealand aboard Seabourn Encore and Seabourn Odyssey.
