AD Ports Group has launched cruise operations across three Egyptian Red Sea ports, marking an expansion of its regional tourism and maritime network.
AD Ports launches Red Sea cruise operations across three Egyptian terminals
Sokhna Port hosts Crystal Serenity as Egypt strengthens cruise position
Crystal Serenity has called at Sokhna Port, marking a high-profile visit that underscores Egypt’s growing role in regional cruise tourism and maritime connectivity.
World Travel & Tourism Council Suez Canal cruise to focus on Middle East recovery
Travel leaders will meet aboard Crystal Serenity to discuss Middle East recovery during a Suez Canal transit in May.
Viking floats out two newest Nile ships ahead of Egypt deployment in 2026
Viking has marked a key construction milestone for its expanding Egypt programme with the float out of two new Nile river vessels, Viking Ptah and Viking Sekhmet.
Bookings open for A&K Sanctuary’s new Nile Seray ahead of October 2026 launch
A&K Sanctuary Retreats, a luxury vacation subsidiary of the A&K Travel Group (AKTG), has opened bookings for Nile Seray, the newest addition to its luxury Nile fleet.
TUI River Cruises celebrates maiden voyage of 2nd Nile cruise ship TUI Bahareya
TUI River Cruises has marked the launch of its second River Nile vessel, TUI Bahareya, with a blessing ceremony in Luxor that signalled the start of the ship’s maiden voyage.
Egypt’s cruise comeback highlighted by Norwegian Viva Alexandria Port calls
Egypt’s resurgence as a cruise destination is gathering pace, with Alexandria Port recording multiple high-profile visits this autumn, signalling renewed confidence in the country’s Mediterranean and Red Sea potential after a decade […]
Viking expands river fleet with delivery of new ships for Europe and Egypt
Viking has taken delivery of two new river ships, Viking Honir and Viking Thoth, further strengthening its leadership in the river cruise sector in Europe and Egypt.
Travelmarvel to launch Nile River ship Travelmarvel Sirius in September 2026
Travelmarvel, part of APT Travel Group, has announced the debut of Travelmarvel Sirius, a new river ship set to cruise the Nile from September 2026.
Viking new cultural tie-in links Nile itineraries in Egypt to Downton Abbey finale
Viking has announced a new cultural tie-in linking its popular Nile River cruises with the release of Downton Abbey: The Grand Finale, set to reach cinemas in the US and UK on September […]
Viking takes delivery in Egypt of new Nile River cruise vessel Viking Amun
Viking has taken delivery of its newest river cruise ship in Egypt, Viking Amun at Massara shipyard in Cairo, Egypt.
Cruise Egypt Forum to debut in Cairo as Middle East cruise sector accelerates
The inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum will take place in Cairo on June 1st and 2nd, 2025, as the country looks to leverage robust growth in the regional cruise sector and drive a new […]
Viking marks float out of newest Nile river cruise vessel Viking Thoth in Egypt
Viking has marked a key construction milestone for its newest Nile River cruise vessel, Viking Thoth, which was officially floated out at the Massara shipyard in Cairo.
Oosterdam completes major refurbishment ahead of Med season featuring Egypt
Holland America Line’s 23-year-old ship Oosterdam has returned to service following a two-week dry dock in the Bahamas, debuting a series of upgrades across staterooms and public areas ahead of her Mediterranean […]
Viking marks float out of new Nile river cruise ship Amun at shipyard in Egypt
Viking has marked the float out of its new Nile river cruise vessel Viking Amun during a ceremony at the Massara shipyard in Cairo.
First cruise ship of the season arrives at DP World’s terminal in Sokhna, Egypt
Aroya, the first cruise ship in the fleet of the homegrown Saudi Arabian cruise line AROYA Cruises, has become the first cruise ship of the season to call at the DP World […]
Aroya celebrates maiden call in Sharm El Sheikh on inaugural season out of Jeddah
Aroya made her inaugural visit to Sharm El Sheikh in Egypt on December 31st, 2024 as part of her inaugural cruise season in the Red Sea out of Jeddah in Saudi Arabia.
Vikings new Nile river cruise ships named during special celebration in Egypt
Viking has officially named its two newest river ships, Viking Hathor and Viking Sobek, during a special celebration in Luxor, Egypt following delivery from the shipyard.
AROYA Cruises and Egyptian tourism authorities explore cruise tourism cooperation
The Saudi Arabian cruise line AROYA Cruises and the Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities in Egypt are in talks on forming a cooperation to promote cruise tourism in the country, according to […]
TUI reveals new spaces aboard refurbished Nile river cruise ship Al Horeya
TUI River Cruises, part of the TUI Cruises group, has unveiled new venues aboard the refurbished TUI Al Horeya, set to resume services on the Nile River this November.
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