Carnival Cruise Line has taken delivery of Carnival Jubilee, the third ship in its award-winning Excel-class, during a ceremony with the Meyer Werft shipyard in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Carnival Cruise Line takes delivery of Mardi Gras sister ship Carnival Jubilee
Azamara launches holiday solo specials on South African cruise in December
Azamara has released solo fares for cruises to and from South Africa, as well as destinations in Australia,the Caribbean and Antarctica.
New luxury yacht cruise line Four Seasons Yachts cuts steel on first newbuild
Four Seasons and luxury yachting company Marc-Henry Cruise Holdings have celebrated the first steel cutting for the first vessel in the Four Seasons Yachts fleet.
Aroya Cruises to debut first ever Saudi restaurant at sea when it launches in 2024
Aroya Cruises has revealed it will be launching the world’s first Saudi Arabia restaurant at sea aboard its first cruise ship.
End of an era as final Mein Schiff ship launched for TUI Cruises
Mein Schiff 7 has been floated out at the Meyer Turku shipyard ahead of final outfitting before its 2024 delivery.
Saudi Tourism Authority targets Chinese fly-cruise tourists ahead of Aroya launch
The Saudi Tourism Authority (STA) has concluded an integrated travel campaign in China to boost inbound tourism to the Kingdom.
New Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal in Durban will expand home market in SA
The new Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal in Durban will boost the domestic cruise market in South Africa, while also enhancing the country’s appeal as a fly-cruise destination, according to the Tourism Grading Council of […]
New Viking Vela luxury cruise ship floated out at Fincantieri shipyard
Viking Vela has touched water for the first time at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy where the latest luxury Viking cruise liner is being built.
Upcoming Sun Princess cruise ship to have largest casino in the fleet
Sun Princess, the largest cruise ship ever built for Princess Cruises will also feature the largest casino in the cruise line’s fleet.
Royal Caribbean takes delivery of Icon of the Seas, largest cruise ship ever built
Icon of the Seas, the largest cruise ship ever built, has been delivered to Royal Caribbean International by the Meyer Turku shipyard in Turku, Finland.
TUI Cruises’ new ship Mein Schiff Relax floated out at Fincantieri
Mein Schiff Relax, the first of two InTUItion class new concept cruise ships for TUI Cruises, has been launched at the Fincantieri shipyard in Italy.
QE2 in Dubai reveals 2023 Christmas and NYE plans for former Cunard ocean liner
The Queen Elizabeth II Hotel, the former Cunard Line flagship docked in Port Rashid, Dubai has announced its festive offerings for Christmas and New Year.
Aroya Cruises chooses Versonix for reservation and management systems
Aroya Cruises has announced it will partner with travel technology provider Versonix for the development of its reservation and management systems ahead of the debut of its first cruise ship Manara.
President Ramaphosa praises role of cruise sector in SA tourism industry
South African President Ramaphosa hailed the global cruise industry as a key contributor to the South African tourism industry at the opening of the new Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal in Durban.
Cruise terminal in Durban officially inaugurated as Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal
The new cruise terminal in Durban, developed by MSC Cruises as its annual winter homeport has been officially opened and re-named as the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal by President Cyril Ramaphosa.
Norwegian Cruise Line drops Saudi from 2023 Dubai cruise, Celestyal cancels Israel
The Israel-Hamas conflict continues to reverberate across the regional cruise sector impacting Norwegian Cruise Line’s Dubai departure and Celestyal Cruises port calls in Israel.
MSC Splendida arrives in Durban for maiden homeporting season
MSC Splendida has arrived in Durban to begin her maiden cruise season in South Africa, sailing roundtrip from the new Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal.
Oceania to refurbish Marina, adding three new dining venues and upgrading all areas
Oceania Cruises has announced that Marina will undergo an all-encompassing refurbishment in May 2024, with new dining areas, reimagined public spaces, upgraded cabins and more.
Qatar Tourism improves shore excursion logistics for cruise passengers
Qatar Tourism has signed a memorandum of understanding with Qatari transportation services company Mowasalat to improve the tourism experience for cruise passengers arriving in the country.
Abu Dhabi wins best cruise destination at World Travel Awards
Abu Dhabi won “World’s Best Cruise Destination” and “Middle East’s Best Cruise Destination” this year at the World Cruise Awards in London.
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