Durban beachfront redevelopment and extension progressing well says municipality
The Durban beachfront promenade extension, part of the city’s R35 billion Point Waterfront Development, which includes the new Durban Cruise Terminal, is on track for completion in November next year.
UAE mobile operator Etisalat to offer Visitor Package at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal
Etisalat will be offering a Visitor Package to cruise tourists and crew disembarking at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal this coming cruise season, the UAE mobile operator has announced.
Ship review: MSC Musica
At 294m, 92,409 gross tons and carrying 2,550 passengers, MSC Musica is the largest cruise ship that MSC Cruises has ever homeported in South Africa. From November, 2018 to March, 2019, she […]
MSC Cruises orders four new cruise ships, all for ultra-luxury segment
MSC Cruises is entering the luxury cruise market for the first time, with a four-ship order from Fincantieri shipyard for a set of identical vessels, each with just 500 cabins and the […]
Refit review: Carnival Radiance
Carnival Victory is to undergo a huge refit and refurbishment in 2020 as part of Carnival Cruise Line’s modernisation program across the fleet.
Quantum of the Seas to get Indian-centric refit ahead of Singapore cruise season
Royal Caribbean’s lead Quantum-class cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, is to get a refurbishment ahead of her upcoming Singapore cruise season that will likely make her appeal more to Western and […]
MSC Cruises second major cruise line to ban single-use plastics fleet wide
MSC Cruises has pledged to eliminate the use of single-use plastics across its global fleet by the end of the coming Dubai cruise season, March 2019, making it the second major line […]
Titanic II project resumes, she will now cruise from Dubai in 2022 says Australian billionaire
The controversial project to build a replica of RMS Titanic and sail her on regular cruises between Southampton and New York has resumed, Chairman of Blue Star Line Clive Palmer said in […]
QE2 Dubai to launch ‘Theatre by QE2’ with Dubai’s Got Talent feel
QE2 Dubai has announced that it will soon be launching ‘Theatre by QE2’, a new live-entertainment concept that will bring the ocean liner’s on-board 515-seat theatre back to life for live performances […]
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 […]
