Silversea has taken delivery of its second Nova Class cruise ship Silver Ray during a ceremony held at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany.
Silversea takes delivery of second Nova-class ship Silver Ray at Meyer Werft
Indian cruise line Cordelia releases Mumbai-Dubai summer itineraries
Cordelia Cruises, the premium homegrown Indian cruise line, has released two new itineraries featuring Dubai, with its ship Empress set to sail a 4-night outbound voyage from Mumbai to the UAE, and […]
Costa follows MSC lead, cancels Dubai repositioning but 2024/25 season still on
Costa Cruises has cancelled a repositioning cruise from Europe to Dubai aboard Costa Smeralda due to ongoing security concerns in the Red Sea.
Saudi Arabia aims to preserve historic Jeddah attractions amid cruise boom
Saudi Arabia is putting in place plans to better accomodate international visitors, particularly cruise tourists, in its historic areas, such as Jeddah Historic District.
AROYA Cruises confirms December launch in Red Sea despite security crisis
AROYA Cruises has comitted to its December launch date in the Red Sea, despite the ongoing security crisis in the region that has prompted many cruise lines to sail around southern Africa […]
Cruise deployment down due to Red Sea crisis, but Dubai set to bounce back
Cruise deployment to the Middle East is down by around 30% due to the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea, but cruise tourism officials at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai expressed […]
Abu Dhabi Ports and Celestyal sign homeporting MoU at Arabian Travel Market
AD Ports Group and the Greek cruise line Celestyal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Abu Dhabi as a key destination among Celestyal’s guests ahead of the cruise line’s […]
AROYA Cruises confirms no bars or casinos onboard ahead of December launch
Saudi Arabia’s start-up cruise line AROYA Cruises has confirmed there will be no bars or casinos aboard its ships, with designated family, female and male swimming pools and public spaces, reflecting Arabian […]
South African crew member goes on cruise ship stabbing rampage
A South African man accused of stabbing multiple people with medical scissors aboard Norwegian Encore has been arrested and charged by the FBI, according to the US Attorney’s Office, District of Alaska.
MSC doubles down on GCC cruise sector with two-year Emirates partnership
Despite the significant disruption to Middle East cruise itineraries as a result of the ongoing Red Sea security crisis, MSC Cruises has indicated it remains committed to growing its presence in the […]
Saudi cruise line AROYA set to become filming destination following MBC deal
Saudi Arabia’s start-up cruise line AROYA Cruises and Egypt’s production powerhouse MBC Studios have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand Middle East filming and story-telling onto the high seas.
Seabourn amends 2024 Grand Africa voyage to avoid Red Sea amid security crisis
The luxury cruise line Seabourn has announced that Seabourn Sojourn will no longer be transitting the Suez Canal on her Grand Africa voyage in November, with all port calls in the Middle […]
Red Sea security crisis Middle East impact seen in new Princess 2026 World Cruise
Princess Cruises’ has released the itinerary for its 2026 World Cruise aboard Coral Princess, with the cruise line entirely skipping the Middle East for the first time.
AROYA Cruises reveals additional details about first ship at ATM 2024
Saudi Arabia’s start-up cruise line, the first homegrown cruise brand in the Arab world, has revealed more details about its first cruise ship ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2024.
Regent Seven Seas includes Arabia and Africa in Exotics Editions specials
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced The Exotics Edition offer, with exclusive savings for a range of itineraries between 2024 and 2025, including voyages featuring South Africa and the Middle East.
Cunard Line’s new ship Queen Anne departs Southampton on maiden voyage
Queen Anne, the newest ship for Cunard Line, has embarked on her maiden voyage from Southampton, a 7-night cruise to Lisbon.
Fourth Virgin Voyages ship Brilliant Lady finally set for debut after 21 month delay
Virgin Voyages is finally ready to introduce its fourth cruise ship, completing one of the most challenging new orderbooks for any start-up cruise line in recent memory.
Princess Cruises replaces Dubai with Cape Town for 2025 World Cruise
Princess Cruises has amended the itineraries for its two 2025 World Cruises amid the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea, with new port calls in Africa and Europe instead of the […]
Why do we tend to gain weight on a cruise, and how do you prevent it?
Sue Baic, Registered Dietitian, Cruise Enrichment Speaker and Author of Travelling Light: 50 Bite- Size Tips for Avoiding Weight Gain on a Cruise Vacation breaks down the factors that lead us to gain weight […]
AIDA Cruises Dubai season still on, but cancels Med cruises due to longer repositioning
AIDA Cruises has been forced to cancel several cruises aboard AIDAprima at the tailend of her summer season in the Mediterranean, in order to accomodate a longer repositioning voyage around Africa to […]
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