Why Coronavirus impact for Dubai cruise sector is difficult to predict
With more than 80,000 people around the world infected with Coronavirus, more than 2,700 deaths, and mass disruption to the cruise sector across Asia, the ongoing epidemic’s impact on the cruise sector […]
QE2’s Bridge added to tour experience aboard the former Cunard liner in Dubai
QE2 Dubai has opened the ship’s navigation bridge to the general public as part of its popular ship-wide tour of the former ocean liner.
Norwegian Spirit to cruise from Cape Town to the Med following Asia cancellation
Norwegian Cruise Line have announced what they will be doing with Norwegian Spirit in place of her Asian cruise season, which was cancelled last week due to the ongoing Coronavirus epidemic in […]
MSC Bellissima’s Dubai to Asia cruise altered due to Coronavirus outbreak
MSC Bellissima’s March cruise from Dubai to Japan has been altered to drop several Asian destinations from the itinerary amid the ongoing Coronavirus epidemic in the region.
Royal Caribbean signs deal to develop beach club on Antigua in Caribbean
Royal Caribbean International has signed a deal to develop a Royal Beach Club on the island of Antigua, formalising a plan announced last year.
Sapphire Princess redeployed to Australia to avoid Coronavirus
Princess Cruises has announced that Sapphire Princess will cruise Australian waters instead of in Asia due to the risk of infection and port cancellations posed by the Coronavirus epidemic.
P&O’s new cruise ship Iona touches water for the first time in float out at Meyer Werft
P&O Cruises’ new ship Iona has “floated out” at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Papenburg, Germany, touching water for the first time ahead of her final fitting out and delivery.
Sir Bani Yas Island to get dedicated cruise jetty for mega cruise ships
Sir Bani Yas Island is to get a US $100-million cruise jetty that will allow two cruise ships to dock simultaneously, according to a release from Abu Dhabi Ports.
Ship Review: MSC Seaview
MSC Seaview is a different class of ship for MSC Cruises, from her outward-facing, outdoor living design and entertainment line-up, to her zip-lines and glass skywalks – and she’s cruising roundtrip from […]
MSC Cruises alone brings 500,000 cruise tourists into Dubai and Abu Dhabi
MSC Cruises last week consolidated its position as the largest cruise operator in the Middle East and Arabian Gulf cruise sector with the establishment of preferential berthing agreements in both Dubai and […]
