Durban celebrates inaugural port call of MSC Orchestra with traditional dance ceremony
The Port of Durban laid on a traditional Zulu dance ceremony for passengers aboard MSC Orchestra this week as the ship made her inaugural port call in Durban ahead of her 2019/2020 […]
ATM report reveals why Dubai was chosen as first foreign homeport by Jalesh Cruises
Big spending Indian tourists in Dubai are a major source market for Jalesh Cruises on its Arabian Gulf cruise itineraries, and a new report by Colliers International predicts growth of 81% in […]
World’s second-largest class of cruise ship chartered for hotel accommodation during FIFA 2022
MSC Cruises has agreed to charter two cruise liners to accommodate fans during the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022, one of which, MSC Europa, will be the second-largest class of cruise ship […]
MSC breaks ground on Durban Cruise Terminal day after new beachfront promenade launch
MSC Cruises has broken ground on the new Durban Cruise Terminal through its joint-venture with the South African government, Kwazulu Cruise Terminal (KCT). The ground breaking marks the official start of construction […]
8 new Dubai tourist attractions opening before the 2020 cruise season
Dubai has so much to offer cruise tourists visiting for a day or two, and while the Burj Khalifa, Dubai Fountains and Dubai Mall will remain a major draw for years to […]
Virgin Voyages announces pre-inaugural cruise dates as Scarlet Lady begins sea trials
Scarlet Lady, the first cruise ship from the brand new cruise line Virgin Voyages, is currently at sea undergoing sea trials, while Virgin has announced a set of pre-inaugural cruises ahead of […]
Video: Tallest slide at sea is installed aboard one of the world’s largest cruise ships
Royal Caribbean has released a video showing the famous 10-story Ultimate Abyss twin slides being installed aboard Oasis of the Seas during her record-breaking US $165-million refit and refurbishment.
10 things you’ll love about Norwegian Encore, and one you might not
Norwegian Encore was delivered to Norwegian Cruise Line on October 31st, marking the last of the four Breakaway-Plus class cruise ships and the last of 16 vessels to be built for NCL […]
Hands-on cooking experience Carnival Kitchen to debut aboard Carnival Panorama
Carnival Kitchen, described by Carnival Cruise Line as an engaging and hands-on culinary experience led by the line’s talented chefs, will debut aboard Carnival Panorama in December.
Marella Discovery makes unscheduled port call in Dubai to avoid bad weather on east coast
Marella Cruises, part of TUI, was in port in Dubai Saturday with Marella Discovery on her 14-night cruise from Fujairah to Cochin, India.
