Costa Cruises will be returning to India for the upcoming cruise season, sailing a range of two-, three- and five-day cruises from Mumbai to Cochin, Goa and, for the first time ever, […]
Costa Cruises returns to India for 2023/24 cruise season out of Mumbai
Icon of the Seas departs on sea trials ahead of delivery in late 2023
The world’s largest cruise ship Icon of the Seas has departed the Meyer Turku shipyard in Finland for the North Sea, where she’ll carry out her sea trials ahead of an expected […]
Saudi Arabia confirms plans to launch a homegrown cruise line called AROYA
In a first for the regional cruise sector, Saudi Arabia has announced plans to launch its own homegrown cruise line called AROYA Cruises.
Ship Preview: Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Ascent will feature many of the passenger-favourites found across the Edge-class from the Magic Carpet and Rooftop Garden to Eden Restaurant and the Infinity Verandah staterooms, but she’ll also boast a […]
Seabourn and Carnival revamp room service and dining room menus
Seabourn and Carnival Cruise Line have announced new dining menus debuting this week on select ships, with plans for further roll out across the fleet.
Qatar doubles cruise tourist numbers following infrastructure investment
A total of 162,403 cruise tourists visited Qatar during the 2022/23 cruise season, which runs between December and March, an increase of 184% compared to the previous season.
Turkey sees surge in cruise tourism following opening of Galataport in Istanbul
More than 299,000 cruise passengers visited Turkey between January and May this year, an increase of 114% from a year ago, according to the country’s transportation minister.
Crystal Cruises reveals redesigned spa concept Aurora as it returns to operations
Crystal has announced Aurōra, a redesigned spa concept onboard the Crystal Serenity and Crystal Symphony, ahead of its return to service following the demise of its parent company Genting Hong Kong.
Celebrity Cruises reveals new experiences and features aboard Celebrity Ascent
Celebrity Cruises has revealed details about what passengers can expect aboard the cruise line’s newest Edge-class ship Celebrity Ascent, due to launch this November.
Park 19 family activity zone to debut aboard Sun Princess in 2024
Princess Cruises’ new Sphere-class cruise ship Sun Princess will feature a new-to-the-line Park 19 family activity zone, offering nine different experiences for familities and children.
Saudi Arabia targets key fly-cruise markets with new instant E-visa
Saudi Arabia has announced a new instant e-visa option that will enable UK, US, and Schengen visa holders and permanent residents of the UK, US, and any EU country, to obtain instant […]
Hurtigurten charts different course to MSC in pursuit of zero-emissions cruising
While MSC Cruises this month operated what is believed to be the first net-zero emissions cruise aboard the new MSC Euribia, the Norwegian cruise line Hurtigurten has released a concept design for […]
Viking Ocean Cruises reveals name for 11th luxury liner as Viking Vela
Viking Ocean Cruises upcoming new cruise ship, the 11th to join the fleet so far, will be called Viking Vela, and will be slightly larger than her sister ships.
Sardinia targets UAE cruise and wider tourist market as direct FlyDubai routes launched
With the low-cost UAE airline FlyDubai launching direct flights to Sardinia this month, the Italian island destination is looking to grow its share of the UAE cruise tourism sector, a small but […]
Comic Con Africa takes to the seas from Durban with MSC Cruises in 2024
Comic Con Africa has announced an exciting new addition to its line-up of events for next year, with the exhibition taking to the seas with MSC Cruises from March 15th to 18th.
Former Holland America ship begins transformation into Celestyal Journey
Ryndam has entered dry dock at the Palumbo Shipyard in Malta ahead of her debut for Celestyal Cruises as Celestyal Journey.
Regent Seven Seas goes big on Africa and Arabia cruises in 2025/26 collection
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has launched its 2025/26 voyage collection, with a host of new itineraries featuring Arabia and Africa, including calls in Doha, Qatar and Port Louis, Mauritius for the very […]
Marella Voyager launched for TUI subsidiary following major makeover
Marella Voyager has entered service with TUI’s Marella subsidiary following a bow-to-stern makeover that saw the 1997-built ship brought up to date and in-line with Marella’s existing fleet.
Costa Cruises returning Costa Smeralda to Dubai for 2023/24 Arabian Gulf season
Costa Cruises has revealed its 2023/24 winter cruise itineraries, with Costa Smeralda returning to the Middle East, sailing roundtrip cruises from Dubai in the Arabian Gulf.
Luxury Egyptian river cruise operator opens Dubai office to tempt UAE passengers
The luxury Egyptian river cruise operator Nile Cruisers has opened a new Dubai branch to expand its luxury river cruise brand into the Middle East region and serve new customers.
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