The boutique cultural expedition cruise line Swan Hellenic has several cruise itineraries planned for Cape Town in South Africa and ports on the east and west coasts of Africa for 2023.
Swan Hellenic discusses challenges with cruising on West African coast
Explora Journeys plan fleet expansion with additional ship orders
Having only just taken delivery of its first cruise ship, Explora Journeys has announced it has placed an additional order for two more vessels from Fincantieri.
Seven Seas Grandeur keel laid at Fincantieri in Ancona
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has marked the keel laying ceremony for its new cruise ship Seven Seas Grandeur at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy.
MSC World Europa to feature largest dedicated kids’ area in the fleet
MSC Cruises has revealed a number of entertainment facilities and activities for families aboard its new mega-ship MSC World Europa, including the largest kids club in the fleet.
Disney Cruise Line looking to establish presence in the metaverse
Disney Cruise Line christened its newest cruise ship Disney Wish on Wednesday in a spectacular ceremony featuring fireworks and appearances by Mickey and Minnie Mouse, Ant-Man, Chewbacca and other characters from the […]
MSC Cruises reports strong demand for World Europa out of Dubai
MSC Cruises is seeing strong demand for its upcoming cruise season out of Dubai aboard MSC World Europa and MSC Opera.
Dubai cruise tourism officials expect full recovery by 2023
Tourism officials in Dubai, the primary homeport for cruise ships in the Arabian Gulf and wider Middle East, expect a full recovery of the regional cruise sector by next year.
South Africa sees surge in cruise demand after COVID travel restrictions dropped
Bookings for cruises to and from South Africa have seen a strong uptick in recent weeks after the country dropped all remaining COVID-19 travel restrictions for incoming tourists.
Mombasa Cruise Terminal becomes white elephant for historic Kenyan port
The Mombasa Cruise Terminal in the historic Kenyan port city from which it takes its names remains idle three years after completion, a victim to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Royal Caribbean lays keel for next Oasis-class ship Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean has laid the keel for its upcoming Utopia of the Seas, the next ship in the venerable Oasis-class, the largest class of cruise ships in the world.
Seabourn takes delivery of new luxury expedition ship Seabourn Venture
Luxury cruise line Seabourn has taken delivery of its first expedition ship, Seabourn Venture, during an official maritime handover ceremony at the T. Mariotti shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
Disney Cruise Line names children of Make-A-Wish as godchildren to new Disney Wish
Disney Cruise Line will name all the children worldwide, past and present, of the Make-A-Wish foundation as godchildren of its new ship Disney Wish.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises to introduce new menu in its Italian Sette Mari restaurants
Regent Seven Seas Cruises is planning to introduce a new menu inspired by the Puglia region of Italy across its six-ship fleet.
MSC World Europa completes sea trials ahead of Arabian Gulf season
MSC World Europa, the newest and largest cruise ship in the MSC fleet, has completed her sea trials and will now head for final fit out and finishing ahead of her delivery […]
Explora Journeys announces Alaska deployment for Explora I in 2024
Explora Journeys will be cruising in Alaska in 2024, aboard its first cruise ship Explora I, with roundtrip itineraries from Vancouver, Canada.
P&O reveals more details on first escape room at sea aboard new ship Arvia
P&O Cruises has released more information about its first-ever escape room at sea aboard its upcoming ship Arvia in December 2022.
TUI marks steel cutting for new LNG-powered pair of ships due in 2024 and 2026
The German cruise line TUI has marked the steel cutting for the first of two new LNG ships to be built by Fincantieri in Italy.
Costa Venezia to leave Istanbul for North America, replacement to be announced
Carnival Cruise Line and Costa Cruises have announced they’re teaming up to create a new concept for Carnival’s North American guests with COSTA by CARNIVAL.
New dining experiences revealed as Disney Wish arrives in Port CanaveralÂ
Disney Cruise Line’s new ship Disney Wish has arrived in Port Canaveral, Florida for the first time in preparation for her June 29th christening and the commencement of her inaugural Caribbean season […]
Ritz-Carlton cruise ship delayed again, this time due to strikes in Spain
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection can’t seem to get a break, after delaying the launch of its first cruising superyacht Evrima several times due to the COVID-19 pandemic and supply chain shortages, it […]
