MSC Cruises SA, the South African division of the Italian cruise line, expects to see minimal growth in the number of cruise passengers sailing out of Durban, according to Ross Volk, MD […]
MSC reports lacklustre growth passengers out of Durban but plans terminal expansion
Silver Cloud calls in Saudi Arabia for first time during Kingdom’s third season
The cruise ship Silver Cloud made its inaugural visit to Saudi Arabia this month, calling at Jeddah Islamic Port for five days as part of a grand voyage from the Arabian Gulf […]
Princess Cruises to name second Sphere class ship Star Princess
Princess Cruises has announced that its new Sphere class cruise ship, the second in the class and a sister ship to Sun Princess, will be called Star Princess.
Cape Town reports unprecedented doubling of cruise calls for 2022/23 cruise season
Cape Town has seen its busiest cruise season on record with 75 cruise ship calls and 41 turnaround visits during the 2022/23 season, bringing more than 145,000 cruise passengers and 42,000 crew […]
Cruise Saudi increases Saudization efforts as it leads shoreside job creation in Kingdom
Cruise Saudi, the government agency tasked with growing Saudi Arabia’s local cruise sector and global appeal as a cruise destination, has reported it has reached a ‘Saudization’ rate of 71 percent since […]
Istanbul and Saudi among ‘AzAmazing Events’ on Azamara 2024 World Cruise
Azamara has announced 14 ‘AzAmazing’ celebrations and events that will take place during Azamara Onward’s 2024 World Cruise, with two events featuring Istanbul in Turkey and Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
Silversea reveals Bon Voyage promotion on 2024 Dubai to Athens voyage
Silversea is offering complimentary cabin upgrades, reduced deposit, and airfare credit on select voyages in 2023 and 2024, including its 18-day Dubai to Athens cruise through the Red Sea next year.
TUI Cruises reveals upgrades aboard Mein Schiff 1 following refit
TUI Cruises has revealed a new design for the beer bar, the Ebbe & Flut, aboard Mein Schiff 1 following her 11-day refit and refurbishment in Hamburg.
Cunard Line appoints TUI veteran Katie McAlister as president ahead of expansion
Cunard has announced the appointment of Katie McAlister as president as the cruise line prepares for the delivery of its fourth new cruise ship, Queen Anne.
Queen Anne floated out of construction dry dock for Cunard Line
Cunard Line has celebrated the float out of its new cruise ship Queen Anne at the Fincantieri Marghera shipyard in Venice, Italy.
New luxury Silversea cruise ship Silver Nova floated out of construction hall
Silversea Cruises and the Meyer Werft shipyard have celebrated the float out of Silver Nova, the first in a new class of cruise ships for the luxury cruise line.
Oceania Cruises takes delivery of new cruise ship Vista
Oceania Cruises has taken delivery of its new Allura class cruise ship Vista from the Fincantieri shipyard in Genoa, Italy.
Carnival Pride to debut new facilities and features following refit
Carnival Pride is set to receive several upgrades during a routine drydock this month that will include a small refit and refurbishment.
South African cruise passenger dies after falling overboard in Pacific
The friends and loved ones of a South African cruise passenger who died after falling overboard from a cruise ship in the Pacific have expressed their immense sadness, according to SA People.
Seabourn announces first-ever Grand Africa circumnavigation for 2024
Carnival Corporation’s ultra-luxury brand Seabourn has announced a 90-day Grand Voyage circumnavigation of Africa for 2024, with Seabourn Sojourn departing Barcelona, Spain on November 30th next year.
Royal Caribbean debuts first-at-sea train-themed dining aboard Utopia of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International has announced a new train-themed dining concept due to debut aboard its new ship Utopia of the Seas, according to Cruise Critic.
Cruise Master Middle East appointed regional agent for Windstar Cruises
The boutique premium cruise line Windstar Cruises has appointed Dubai-based Cruise Master Middle East as the General Sales Agent (GSA) to source business from the Middle East markets.
Viking Saturn delivered to Viking Cruises as tenth luxury ship in fleet
Viking Ocean Cruises has taken delivery of its tenth ship, the 930-guest Viking Saturn, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Ancona, Italy.
Underwater and seaside-themed zones announced for new Carnival Jubilee
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed the final two new ‘zones’ set to debut aboard its upcoming cruise ship Carnival Jubilee, the third in its Excellence-class and a sister ship to Mardi Gras […]
MSC Euribia completes sea trials in the Atlantic ahead of European season
MSC Cruises’ upcoming new Meraviglia-plus class cruise ship MSC Euribia has completed her sea trials in the Atlantic ahead of her maiden cruise season in Northern Europe.
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