Royal Caribbean International is re-entering the South African cruise market with Voyager of the Seas sailing a Cape Town itinerary in late 2025.
Royal Caribbean International returns to South Africa to avoid Red Sea crisis
Cunard Line reveals 40 new itineraries for 2026/27 including Cape Town and Durban
Cunard Line has revealed 40 new itineraries for the 2026/27 cruise season, including voyages from Cape Town, and port calls to Durban in South Africa.
Hapag-Lloyd sends Europa into dry dock for refit ahead of 2025 Cape Town cruises
Hapag-Lloyd Cruises has sent Europa into dry dock in Germany for a three-week overhaul in Bremerhaven that will see the ship’s machinery and equipment upgraded and reclassed.
MSC Cruises SA MD calls for national ‘indaba’ to boost South Africa’s cruise economy
Ross Volk, Managing Director of MSC Cruises South Africa, has called for a national indaba to address the key challenges facing South Africa’s cruise industry and unlock its full economic potential.
Cunard replaces Dubai with Cape Town on 2026 Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne cruises
Cunard Line has modified two itineraries for its World Cruises in 2026 aboard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne, due to the security crisis in the Red Sea, which prevents cruise lines […]
Norwegian Cruise Line adds Cape Town sailings for 2024/25 South Africa cruise season
Norwegian Cruise Line has expanded its South African cruise offerings for the upcoming 2024/25 cruise season, with two ships set to sail voyages from Cape Town.
Cruise Cape Town partnership launched to capitalise on growing interest in SA itineraries
Cape Town’s cruise sector is set for major growth as the new Cruise Cape Town initiative, a public-private partnership, aims to attract more cruise lines, boost the local economy, and promote sustainable […]
MSC Cruises cancels MSC Musica repositioning from South Africa at end of 2024/25 season
MSC Cruises has cancelled its 24-night repositioning voyage aboard MSC Musica from Durban to Genoa, which was due to depart in April next year at the end of the upcoming 2024/25 South […]
Africa emerging as new cruise hotspot amid Red Sea security concerns
As the security situation in the Red Sea prompts cruise lines to rethink their routes, Africa is growing in popularity as an emerging cruise destination.
MSC Cruises release Spring Madness offer with up to 40% off on Durban cruises
MSC Cruises is offering up to 40% off on a range of cruises out of Durban during the coming 2024/25 cruise season aboard MSC Musica.
Azamara offering $500 credit toward South African shore excursions for 2024/25
Azamara is offering up to $500 onboard credit and a choice of complimentary Wi-Fi, or a Premium Beverage Package, for guests that book a veranda or suite until September 30th, 2024 on […]
Cape Town V&A cruise hub to move ahead with R20 billion redevelopment in 2025
Cape Town’s top tourism and cruise hub the V&A Waterfront will move ahead with the next phase of its R20 billion redevelopment next year.
MSC Cruises committed to SA employment, but cruise infrastructure needed
MSC Cruises SA, the local subsidiary of the global MSC Cruises Group, remains committed to hiring more South Africans for shipboard and shoreside positions, but local cruise and transport infrastructure needs to […]
Demand surging for Silversea on West African itineraries out of Cape Town
Silversea is experiencing a resurgence of demand for its West African itineraries out of Cape Town, after they were reinstated in 2025 following the COVID-19 pandemic.
Seabourn announces entertainers and guest speakers for 2024 Grand Africa Voyage
Seabourn has announced its lineup of entertainers and Seabourn Conversations speakers for the 90-day Grand Africa Voyage aboard Seabourn Sojourn in 2024.
Wildlife TV presenter Michaela Strachan to join Bolette on 2025 cruise from Cape Town
British wildlife television presenter Michaela Strachan is set to join Fred Olsen Cruise Line again in 2025 for a cruise aboard Bolette from Cape Town, South Africa, as well as a 2024 […]
Norwegian Cruise Line offering up to 30% discount on Africa sailings for 2024/25 season
Norwegian Cruise Line is offering savings of up to 30% on its upcoming African itineraries aboard Norwegian Dawn and Norwegian Sky during the 2024/25 cruise season.
MSC Cruises considering switching Middle East for Africa on 2025 World Cruise
MSC Cruises is weighing its options for the upcoming 2025 World Cruise aboard MSC Magnifica amid the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea.
MSC Musica to sail toward Antarctica from Durban on most unique cruise of SA season
MSC Cruises and the conservation non-profit BirdLife South Africa are offering one of the most unusual voyages of the season from South Africa in January, 2025, with MSC Musica set to sail […]
Oceania releases 2024 and 2025 Christmas and New Year cruises in South Africa and Arabia
Oceania Cruises has released its festive holiday voyages for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 cruise seasons, offering at sea Christmas and New Year celebrations on a variety of itineraries, including cruises departing from […]
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