Attacks on shipping in the Red Sea by Yemen-based Houthi insurgents are causing major disruption to world trade, and forcing cruise lines to re-work itineraries to avoid the area.
Cruise lines monitor Red Sea shipping attacks ahead of Spring itineraries
Mein Schiff 2 undergoes dry dock in Dubai during winter season in Middle East
Mein Schiff 2 of TUI Cruises has resumed service following the completion of her drydock in Dubai during the 2023/24 cruise season.
Viking Cruises names latest addition to its ocean fleet Viking Vesta
Viking Cruises has announced the newest addition to its fleet of ocean-going cruise ships will be called Viking Vesta.
Saudi Arabia reveals new Arabian Gulf cruise destination The Rig
Saudi Arabia has unveiled plans for a new cruise destination in the Arabian Gulf called The Rig, an adventure and thrill-seeker theme park built around a series of oil rigs 40 kilometres […]
MSC cancels repositioning cruises from Dubai and South Africa amid Red Sea tensions
MSC Cruises has cancelled three repositioning voyages from the UAE and South Africa amid rising tensions in the Red Sea due to Yemen-based Houthi attacks on international shipping.
Los Angeles plans new cruise terminal for year-round Royal Caribbean deployment
The Port of Los Angeles is planning to add a second cruise terminal in the coming decade on the back of strong growth in passenger numbers post-pandemic.
One of Cunard’s double world cruises for 2024 threatened by Red Sea security fears
Cunard Line’s two World Cruises for 2024 departed this week from Southampton in the UK, with Queen Mary 2 sailing an itinerary that is scheduled to take her through the Red Sea, […]
Abercrombie & Kent planning to expand Nile river cruise fleet next year
The luxury travel group Abercrombie & Kent has announced the design of an “extremely high-spec” vessel, with “all the facilities and services of a high-end floating hotel”, for deployment on the Nile […]
MSC Cruises confirms MSC Musica for 2024/25 South African cruise season
MSC Cruises is returning to South Africa for the 2024/25 cruise season with MSC Musica, replacing the larger MSC Splendida which homeported in Durban and Cape Town for the current 2023/24 season.
Celestyal Cruises to homeport in Arabian Gulf for first time during 2024/25
Celestyal Cruises has announced the launch of a program of week-long cruises in the Middle East for 2024/25, marking the first time the cruise line has homeported in the region.
Oceania offering savings of up to 50% on select Dubai and South Africa sailings
Oceania Cruises is offering savings of up to 50% off per stateroom on a vast array of destination-immersive voyages, including voyages to and from South Africa and the Middle East.
Silversea cancels cruise to Dubai amid rising tensions in the Red Sea
Silversea Cruises has cancelled an upcoming cruise aboard Silver Moon from Dubai due to ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea as a result of the Israel-Gaza War.
MSC cancels World Cruise segment through Red Sea due to security concerns
MSC Cruises has adjusted the itinerary for its 2024 World Cruise aboard MSC Poesia due to the security problems in the Red Sea.
AD Ports signs deal to manage three cruise terminals on Egypt’s Red Sea coastline
AD Ports Group in Abu Dhabi, UAE has signed a 15-year concession agreement with the Red Sea Port Authority (RSPA), to operate and manage three cruise terminals at Safaga, Hurghada, and Sharm El Sheikh […]
Oceania reveals three new cruises to South Africa for 2024 aboard Riviera
Oceania Cruises has announced that its 1,250-guest ship Riviera will explore the continents of Africa and Asia at the end of 2024, and into 2025 with three brand new itineraries, all of which feature […]
Crystal Cruises reveals Chairman’s Cruise from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia for 2024
Crystal has unveiled details of its Crystal Chairmen’s Cruise, departing April 2nd, 2024 from Jeddah, Saudi Arabia aboard Crystal Symphony.
Norwegian Cruise Line expands African and Arabian cruises for 2024 through 2026
Norwegian Cruise Line’s 2024/25 cruise season will feature several new ports of call on itineraries featuring the Middle East and Africa, with expanded African and Arabian offerings also included in its 2025/26 […]
South Africans condemn racist video targeting black cruise passengers in Durban
South Africans have reacted with disgust after a video with disparaging commentary against black and Indian cruise passengers emerged on social media.
Costa Serena cruise ship rescues five shipwrecked fishermen off the coast of India
Costa Serena rescued a group of five shipwrecked fishermen in the Arabian Sea off the west coast of India on Christmas Day.
MSC Cruises South Africa spends R500,000 reuniting passengers with baggage
MSC Cruises South Africa recently spent more than R500,000 reuniting cruise passengers with their luggage following baggage sorting chaos at OR Tambo International in Johannesburg.
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