This year a total of 24 new cruise ships will be delivered, introducing 42,488 new berths to the global fleet and representing an investment by cruise lines of US $10-billion.
Cruise industry has more ships on order in 2019 than any time in history
8 most exciting new cruise ships coming in 2019
There are 24 cruise ships due for delivery in 2019, including a strong selection of expedition and luxury vessels, but these are the 8 ‘mass market’ ships we’re most excited to sail […]
Carnival launches Chinese cruise line in JV with China State Shipbuilding
Carnival Corporation has launched a new cruise line in Asia, through a joint venture with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).
Costa Victoria cancels Salalah port call due to Cyclone Luban, runs for Maldives
Costa Cruises have cancelled a port call in Salalah for Costa Victoria due to Cyclone Luban, according to a statement from the cruise line. “Costa Crociere considers the safety of its guests […]
8 ways cruise lines are making wines the stars at sea
Cruise vacations are an increasingly popular way to relax, unwind and recharge. And while at sea, there’s opportunity for guests to embrace some of life’s most enjoyable pleasures – with wine-tasting and […]
Costa Fortuna to undergo US $9.2-million refurbishment in Singapore in late 2018
Costa Cruises will carry out major renovation work on Costa Fortuna in Singapore from December 10th to 16th, 2018.
Ship review: Costa Diadema
Costa Diadema is marketed by Costa as the Queen of the Mediterranean, and now she’s coming to Dubai to cruise roundtrip in the Arabian Gulf, providing the Middle East cruise market with […]
Best roundtrip Dubai cruises in 2019/2020 season
For the first time ever, eight cruise lines will be homeporting nine cruise ships in Dubai for the 2019/2020 winter cruise season that runs from November to March annually.
Nine cruise ships from record-breaking eight cruise lines to homeport in Dubai for 2019/2020
The 2019/2020 Middle East cruise season, which runs from November, 2019 to March, 2020 is set to be the busiest and most popular in the history of cruising in the Arabian Gulf, […]
Costa sending largest ship Costa Diadema to Dubai for 2019/2020 Arabian Gulf cruise season
The number of cruise passengers boarding cruise ships in Dubai continues to grow, commensurate with the growing size of cruise ships homeporting in Dubai, with Costa Diadema the latest mega ship confirmed […]
Cruise experts weigh in on reasons behind explosive growth in Dubai cruises
In the last five years the number of cruise tourists sailing from Dubai has doubled. In the coming 2018/2019 cruise season 725,000 passengers are expected to cruise from Dubai aboard one of […]
5 reasons a cruise is perfect for family vacations
One of the easiest and most affordable family holiday options is a cruise. Cruise vacations are easy to plan compared to land holidays, they’re kid-friendly (with the right cruise line) and the […]
Cruise lines homeporting in Dubai to offer roundtrip Mumbai cruises for Indian guests
In a major effort to cater more to the growing Indian cruise market, several cruise lines homeporting in the Arabian Gulf out of Dubai have announced new Mumbai to Mumbai getaway cruises.
Costa, P&O switch out Helsinki port call ahead of Putin-Trump summit
Costa Cruises and P&O have swapped scheduled Helsinki port calls on July 16th with Talin instead, likely due to the planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin.
Ship Review: Costa Mediterranea
Costa Cruises are homeporting Cost Mediterranea in Dubai until at least 2020. Middle East residents as well as cruise tourists interested in an Arabian Gulf roundtrip cruise from Dubai can enjoy the […]
All the Dubai cruises for the 2018/2019 cruise season
Twenty cruise ships from fourteen lines will cruise from Dubai in 2019 and 2020, while seven cruise lines will homeport in the city offering roundtrip Dubai cruises during the winter cruise season.
Carnival Corp says Dubai Harbour cruise terminal will be new regional hub
Costa, AIDA, TUI and P&O are likely to homeport in the Arabian Gulf from the new Dubai Harbour cruise terminal following a Carnival-Meraas deal to make the new cruise terminal Carnival’s primary […]
Costa’s Dubai cruise ship Mediterranea is first to get line’s new livery
Costa Mediterranea is the first ship in Costa fleet to feature the new graphic design with the ship name and Italian flag on the bow.
Cruise Line Focus: Costa Cruises
Costa Cruises is arguably the most famous name in European cruises, and especially Italian cruise lines, with a resurgent MSC Cruises giving it a strong run for its money.
Best roundtrip Dubai cruises during the 2018/2019 Middle East cruise season
Of the seven cruise ships homeporting in the Middle East for the 2018/2019 Dubai cruise season, two are among the largest in the world, one is brand new and powered by LNG, […]