Viking has announced details of its 2027-2028 World Cruise itineraries, with Cape Town among the ports scheduled for an overnight stay.
Viking 2027/28 World Cruise itinerary to feature overnight in Cape Town
Cape Town and Muscat make list of world’s most beautiful cruise ports
Cape Town in South Africa and Muscat in Oman have secured a spot among the top 20 most beautiful cruise ports in the world, according to new research by cruise travel cover […]
Silversea Cruises adds new experiences in South Africa for 2026 World Cruise
Silversea has unveiled a series of updates to its 2026 World Cruise, The Curious and the Sea, introducing new events, culinary experiences, and entertainment features, including new destination events in Cape Town, […]
Sinking of Oceanos: largest cruise ship airlift in history off South Africa
The sinking of Oceanos was not merely a shipwreck, but a rare moment when human courage overcame the total collapse of command at sea.
South African woman attacked aboard world’s largest cruise ship
A 28-year-old South African woman has been stabbed multiple times aboard Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, during an attack by a fellow South African crew member while the […]
Azamara features Cape Town itinerary among 2025 ‘slowcation’ cruises
Azamara has spotlighted a selection of extended voyages for 2025 and 2026 in response to growing demand for longer, more immersive travel experiences, a trend known as ‘slowcations’.
Cape Town’s beloved RMS St. Helena gets new life as Antarctic expedition cruise ship
The RMS St. Helena, long known for her service between Cape Town and the remote British territory of Saint Helena, is being refitted for a new life as a small expedition cruise […]
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises reveals Cape Town and wider African itineraries for 2027/28
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has unveiled 28 new itineraries for the final quarter of 2027 and early 2028, with an expanded African programme, including new routes from Cape Town and through the Indian Ocean.
MSC Cruises extends Christmas in July sale for 2025/26 South African season
MSC Cruises has extended its annual Christmas in July sale, offering South African travellers a limited-time deal on selected sailings aboard MSC Opera during the 2025/26 cruise season.
Norwegian Cruise Line eyes growth in South African market amid shift to slow travel
As Cape Town celebrates its most successful cruise season to date, Norwegian Cruise Line is doubling down on efforts to appeal to South African travellers seeking longer, more immersive cruise experiences.
Crystal Cruises offers up to $5,000 savings per suite on 2025 Cape Town wellness cruise
Crystal Cruises has launched a limited-time offer across a selection of sailings in 2025, 2026 and 2027, with savings of up to US $5,000 per suite and onboard credit of up to […]
Reclaiming ‘Dirtbin’: How cruise tourism is challenging Durban’s reputation
Durban has long occupied an uneasy space in the South African travel landscape, it’s the country’s primary domestic coastal city escape, especially for residents of Johannesburg, but is often described in terms […]
South Africa’s Western Cape anchors itself as continent’s primary cruise destination
The Western Cape, South Africa’s tourism hub and home to one of its legislative capitals, Cape Town, has cemented its position as Africa’s leading cruise destination following a record-breaking 2024/25 season.
Dubai homeporting cruise ships continue to reposition via Cape Town for 2025/26 season
Cruise lines are continuing to bypass the Red Sea in favour of repositioning via South Africa, with a growing number of Dubai– and Abu Dhabi-bound ships confirmed to sail from Cape Town […]
Costa to reprise Cape Town repositioning for Costa Smeralda 2026/27 Dubai season
Costa Cruises has announced that Costa Smeralda will reposition via South Africa en route to the Arabian Gulf for the 2026/27 winter season, with a scheduled stop in Cape Town underscoring the city’s growing […]
Severe weather off South Africa forces Crown Princess to delay Cape Town, divert to Durban
Princess Cruises has confirmed a significant itinerary revision for Crown Princess after the ship encountered severe weather off South Africa while attempting to reach Cape Town.
Africa’s cruise tourism sector set for major growth says MSC South Africa head
Africa is on the verge of a cruise tourism breakthrough, with international operators like MSC Cruises positioning the continent as a major growth frontier.
Overview of 2025/26 South African cruise season out of Cape Town and Durban
South Africa is set for a record 2025/26 cruise season, with 22 ships scheduled to make 89 calls as Cape Town cements its role as a key turnaround port for global repositioning […]
Summer 2025/26 cruise season in South Africa could be MSC Opera’s last in country
MSC Cruises has announced that MSC Opera will operate year-round in the South Caribbean beginning in winter 2026/27 through summer 2027, which suggests her upcoming 2025/26 summer cruise season in South Africa […]
MSC Cruises unveils 50% discount for 2nd guest ahead of 2025/26 SA cruise season
MSC Cruises has launched a special promotion for the upcoming 2025/26 cruise season out of Durban, offering guests 50% off the second passenger on select sailings aboard MSC Opera.
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