More than 190,000 cruise tourists have visited Qatar during the ongoing 2024/25 Middle East cruise season, according to figures released by Qatar Tourism, reflecting the country’s position as a growing hub for […]
Qatar sees surge in cruise tourism numbers for 2024/25 Middle East cruise season
Fincantieri’s role in advancing Saudi Arabia’s cruise industry ambitions
Fincantieri sees major opportunity to expand its role in Saudi Arabia’s cruise, maritime and shipbuilding sectors as the Kingdom advances its Vision 2030 economic diversification strategy.
Orient Express marks steel cutting and steel laying double ceremony for new ships
Orient Express Cruises has held a double ceremony for its new ships Orient Express Corinthian and Orient Express Olympian at the Chantiers de l’Atlantique shipyard in France.
New Royal Caribbean ship Star of the Seas to enter service ahead of schedule in August
Star of the Seas, the new Icon class mega-ship from Royal Caribbean International, will enter service for Royal Caribbean International earlier than initially planned, with two ‘showcase sailings’ on offer.
Celestyal extends maiden Dubai cruise season amid ‘overwhelming’ demand
Celestyal Cruises is adding a sailing to its inaugural season in the Arabian Gulf out of Dubai, citing overwhelming demand, it announced in a press release.
MSC Musica set for 3-day Mi Casa Friendship music festival cruise out of Cape Town
While MSC Musica of MSC Cruises was enroute back to Durban from her historic cruise to the Antarctic Ocean at the time of writing, she will soon be setting off on another […]
MSC World America to debut stage musical version of Dirty Dancing film
MSC World America, the new World class vessel from MSC Cruises, will feature a wide range of entertainment options when she debuts this April, including the first-ever at-sea Dirty Dancing in Concert.
Celebrity Cruises to enter river cruise market with order for 10 vessels
Royal Caribbean Group has announced its intention to enter the river cruise sector, with the launch of Celebrity River Cruises, a premium river cruise line subsidiary of Celebrity Cruises that will begin […]
Saudi cruise line AROYA to make Malaysian debut with IslamiCruise charter
The Malaysian government has unveiled a new initiative aimed at attracting 6,000 tourists through the IslamiCruise Malaysia-Saudia partnership in 2026.
French line Ponant enters East African cruise sector with Aqua Expeditions acquisition
Ponant Explorations Group has acquired a majority stake in small ship expedition company, Aqua Expeditions, ahead of the inaugural sailing of the boutique cruise line’s newest ship in East Africa.
Viking’s second newbuild of 2026 to be called Viking Libra as fleet expansion continues
Viking Ocean Cruises’ second 2026 newbuild will be named Viking Libra, the cruise line has announced.
European cruise ship builder Fincantieri signs partnership with Saudi Arabia
Fincantieri has signed a series of agreements with partners in Saudi Arabia as the company seeks to grow further in the region following the establishment of the subsidiary Fincantieri Arabia for Naval […]
Bahrain sees post-Covid cruise recovery with 106% growth in cruise calls for 2024
Bahrain welcomed several dozen cruise ships on 34 cruise calls during 2024, a 106% growth compared to the year before, according to statistics released by the Ministry of Tourism.
Muscat in Oman reports cruise ship arrival targets exceeded 24% in 2024
Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, the primary cruise port in Oman, recorded 190 cruise calls in 2024, exceeding its target of 134 vessels by 41%, reflecting the port’s growing role in Oman’s […]
Four Seasons’ first cruising superyacht launched at Fincantieri shipyard in Italy
Four Seasons Yachts and the Italian shipyard Fincantieri have celebrated the launch of the new cruise line’s first vessel, Four Seasons I.
MSC Cruises confirms death of passenger on South Africa cruise out of Durban
MSC Cruises has confirmed that a passenger died aboard MSC Musica during her most recent cruise out of Durban, South Africa, to Portuguese Island, Mozambique, according to The Citizen.
AIDAsol 2026/27 World Cruise to feature several South African port calls
AIDA Cruises has opened bookings for its 2026/27 world cruise aboard AIDAsol, featuring multiple calls in South Africa, reflecting the country’s growing global position as a key cruise destination.
Resorts World Cruises cancels 20 Dubai sailings due to redeployment to India
Resorts World Cruises, which is currently sailing its inaugural Arabian Gulf cruise season out of Dubai, has cancelled 20 scheduled itineraries to accommodate a last-minute decision to redeploy the ship to India.
Celebrity Cruises orders 6th Edge class ship from Chantiers de l’Atlantique
Celebrity Cruises has ordered a sixth Edge class ship from French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique to join its fleet in 2028.
Holland America Line refreshes Rudi’s Sel de Mer specialty restaurant on three ships
Holland America Line is updating its speciality restaurant Rudi’s Sel de Mer with a relaxed Mediterranean bistro feel aboard Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam.
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