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 […]
8 ways cruise lines are making wines the stars at sea
Cruise vacations are an increasingly popular way to relax, unwind and recharge. And while at sea, there’s opportunity for guests to embrace some of life’s most enjoyable pleasures – with wine-tasting and […]
Durban conquers Cape Town to win Africa’s Leading Cruise Port at World Travel Awards
The Port of Durban has scooped the prestigious title of Africa’s Leading Cruise Port 2018 at the 25th annual World Travel Awards, widely regarded to be the Oscars of the travel industry.
Dubai wins Destination of the Year at Seatrade Cruise Awards
Dubai was awarded Destination of the Year at the 2018 Seatrade Cruise Awards in Lisbon, Portugal, which were held on the side-lines of Seatrade Cruise Med 2018.
Silversea order additional three cruise ships with Royal Caribbean cash injection
Just weeks after Royal Caribbean’s ’s US $1-billion acquisition of a 66.6 percent stake in Silversea Cruises, the world’s second-largest cruise company has announced that it will be footing the bill for a further […]
MSC Cruises confident MSC Musica will become South Africa’s “new darling”
The deployment of a much larger cruise ship in the South African market is a sign of MSC Cruises’ confidence in the SA source market, and of South Africans’ growing desire for […]
Costa Fortuna to undergo US $9.2-million refurbishment in Singapore in late 2018
Costa Cruises will carry out major renovation work on Costa Fortuna in Singapore from December 10th to 16th, 2018.
