Arvia, the newest cruise ship in the P&O Cruises fleet, has arrived at her homeport of Southampton prior to her maiden voyage to the Canary Islands on Friday.
P&O Cruises new mega ship Arvia arrives in new homeport of Southampton
Costa Toscana arrives in Dubai for first-ever Middle East cruise season
Costa Toscana has debuted in the Middle East, arriving at Dubai Harbour Cruise Terminal for the first time Friday to commence her Arabian Gulf cruise season, sailing roundtrip from Dubai.
New Prima class ship Norwegian Viva to cruise to Egypt and Israel
Norwegian Cruise Line has unveiled its winter 2024/25 and summer 2025 cruises with voyages to the Middle East aboard its newest cruise ship, the upcoming Prima class Norwegian Viva.
Royal Caribbean’s Wonder of the Seas named, even larger Icon of the Seas floated out
Royal Caribbean this week held the naming ceremony for its newest and largest cruise ship Wonder of the Seas, while also floating out its upcoming even larger vessel, Icon of the Seas.
Explora Journeys reveals South Africa, Arabia cruises and new entertainmentÂ
Explora Journeys has opened up booking for inaugural itineraries aboard Explora II, which is due to launch in the summer of 2024, and South Africa and the Middle East are among the […]
Virgin Voyages takes delivery of Resilient Lady ahead of 2023 Dubai cruise
Virgin Voyages has taken delivery of its third cruise ship, Resilient Lady, ahead of her cruise to and from Dubai next year on her way to Australia.
Carnival Jubilee delivery pushed back two months to December 2023
Carnival Cruise Line has delayed the delivery of Carnival Jubilee, its third Excel class cruise ship, by two months due to ongoing supply chain disruptions.
New activities for children and families introduced aboard Carnival Celebration
Carnival Celebration will introduce an expanded youth program with new activities for children, teens and families,along with an update to Carnival’s Dr. Seuss Bookville program.
MSC Seascape christened in New York ahead of inaugural cruise season
MSC Cruises christened its new vessel MSC Seascape in a ceremony at the Manhattan Cruise Terminal in New York City on Wednesday evening.
Oceania Cruises brings forward debut of Vista in response to surging demand
Oceania Cruises has moved up the date for the debut of its new ship Vista in response to much higher than anticipated demand as the cruise industry recovers from the COVID-19 shutdown.
Makers Landing in Cape Town set to get boost from 239 cruise ships this season
Makers Landing, a V&A Waterfront “food community” within Cape Town Cruise Terminal, is looking to the current cruise season to provide a much-needed boost amid the ongoing recovery from COVID-19.
Saudi Arabia aims to turn NEOM city project into Florida/Montenegro-style cruise hub
Saudi Arabia has revealed it plans to make NEOM city the Montenegro or Fort Lauderdale of the Middle East when it comes to the cruise sector.
Costa releases details on Christmas Cruise from Dubai for 2022/23 season
Costa Cruises has announced a host of themed events and activities for families and children on its Christmas Cruise out of Dubai in the Arabian Gulf, as well as other locations around […]
QE2 Dubai launches Royal Sunday Roast offer in Queen’s Grill fine dining restaurant
The QE2 Dubai, the former Cunard Line flagship turned floating hotel in Dubai, has revealed a new fine dining offer at its Queen’s Grill restaurant, called the Royal Sunday Roast.
One dead and four injured after rogue wave strikes Viking Polaris near Antarctica
A rogue wave struck the luxury expedition cruise ship Viking Polaris Tuesday, leading to the death of one passenger, while a further four were injured, Viking Cruises has confirmed.
Dubai Harbour operator: scope for extraordinary cruise growth in the region
Dubai and the wider UAE have huge potential for future growth of the cruise sector, according to Abdulla Binhabtoor, Chief Portfolio Management Officer, Shamal Holding, the owner and curator of Dubai Harbour.
Costa Cruises adds ‘Cruise & Golf’ offer to Dubai winter itineraries
Costa Cruises has added the “Cruise & Golf” package to its Dubai cruise itineraries, combining a unique golf experience with the relaxation and fun of a Costa cruise.
Cunard Line reveal new lounge and artworks aboard Queen Anne
Cunard Line has revealed that its upcoming new cruise ship Queen Anne will have an all-new music lounge and an art collection of 4,300 pieces, many of which will be by new […]
Football fans describe unique experience aboard cruise ship hotel in Qatar
MSC Cruises’ newest cruise ship MSC World Europa, as well as two other vessels, MSC Opera and MSC Poesia, provide a unique way to experience the FIFA World Cup in Qatar, according […]
Fred Olsen to sell Braemar as it consolidates fleet after Holland America acquisitions
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines has announced it will sell its smallest cruise ship Braemar as it looks to consolidate its expanded fleet around more modern and cost-effective tonnage.
