AROYA Cruises confirms December launch in Red Sea despite security crisis
AROYA Cruises has comitted to its December launch date in the Red Sea, despite the ongoing security crisis in the region that has prompted many cruise lines to sail around southern Africa […]
Cruise deployment down due to Red Sea crisis, but Dubai set to bounce back
Cruise deployment to the Middle East is down by around 30% due to the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea, but cruise tourism officials at Arabian Travel Market in Dubai expressed […]
Abu Dhabi Ports and Celestyal sign homeporting MoU at Arabian Travel Market
AD Ports Group and the Greek cruise line Celestyal have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to promote Abu Dhabi as a key destination among Celestyalās guests ahead of the cruise lineās […]
AROYA Cruises confirms no bars or casinos onboard ahead of December launch
Saudi Arabiaās start-up cruise line AROYA Cruises has confirmed there will be no bars or casinos aboard its ships, with designated family, female and male swimming pools and public spaces, reflecting Arabian […]
South African crew member goes on cruise ship stabbing rampageĀ
A South African man accused of stabbing multiple people with medical scissors aboard Norwegian Encore has been arrested and charged by the FBI,Ā according to the US Attorney’s Office, District of Alaska.
MSC doubles down on GCC cruise sector with two-year Emirates partnership
Despite the significant disruption to Middle East cruise itineraries as a result of the ongoing Red Sea security crisis, MSC Cruises has indicated it remains committed to growing its presence in the […]
Saudi cruise line AROYA set to become filming destination following MBC deal
Saudi Arabia’s start-up cruise line AROYA Cruises and Egypt’s production powerhouse MBC Studios have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to expand Middle East filming and story-telling onto the high seas.
Seabourn amends 2024 Grand Africa voyage to avoid Red Sea amid security crisis
The luxury cruise line Seabourn has announced that Seabourn Sojourn will no longer be transitting the Suez Canal on her Grand Africa voyage in November, with all port calls in the Middle […]
Red Sea security crisis Middle East impact seen in new Princess 2026 World Cruise
Princess Cruises’ has released the itinerary for its 2026 World Cruise aboard Coral Princess, with the cruise line entirely skipping the Middle East for the first time.
AROYA Cruises reveals additional details about first ship at ATM 2024
Saudi Arabia’s start-up cruise line, the first homegrown cruise brand in the Arab world, has revealed more details about its first cruise ship ahead of Arabian Travel Market 2024.
Regent Seven Seas includes Arabia and Africa in Exotics Editions specials
Regent Seven Seas Cruises has introduced The Exotics Edition offer, with exclusive savings for a range of itineraries between 2024 and 2025, including voyages featuring South Africa and the Middle East.
Cunard Line’s new ship Queen Anne departs Southampton on maiden voyage
Queen Anne, the newest ship for Cunard Line, has embarked on her maiden voyage from Southampton, a 7-night cruise to Lisbon.
Fourth Virgin Voyages ship Brilliant Lady finally set for debut after 21 month delay
Virgin Voyages is finally ready to introduce its fourth cruise ship, completing one of the most challenging new orderbooks for any start-up cruise line in recent memory.Ā
Princess Cruises replaces Dubai with Cape Town for 2025 World Cruise
Princess Cruises has amended the itineraries for its two 2025 World Cruises amid the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea, with new port calls in Africa and Europe instead of the […]
Why do we tend to gain weight on a cruise, and how do you prevent it?Ā Ā
Sue Baic, Registered Dietitian, Cruise Enrichment Speaker and Author of Travelling Light: 50 Bite- Size Tips for Avoiding Weight Gain on a Cruise Vacation breaks down the factors that lead us to gain weight […]
AIDA Cruises Dubai season still on, but cancels Med cruises due to longer repositioning
AIDA Cruises has been forced to cancel several cruises aboard AIDAprima at the tailend of her summer season in the Mediterranean, in order to accomodate a longer repositioning voyage around Africa to […]
Princess Cruises unveils ship-within-a-ship luxury enclave concept aboard new vessels
Princess Cruises has introduced its new ship-within-a-ship luxury enclave concept, Sanctuary, which will debut aboard Sun Princess and will be available aboard the upcoming Sun Princess and Star Princess when they are […]
Norwegian Cruise Line marks float out of new ship Norwegian Aqua
Norwegian Cruise Line has celebrated the float out of its newest cruise ship, Norwegian Aqua, at the Fincantieri shipyard in Marghera (Venice), Italy.
Royal Caribbean begins construction of first Royal Beach Club
Royal Caribbean International has started construction on its new Royal Beach Club Paradise Island, a 17-acre beach experience on Paradise Island in Nassau, The Bahamas, according to a statement.
Marella Cruises cancels Dubai cruise, entire Asia season on Red Sea security concerns
Marella Cruises has cancelled the entirety of its Asia cruise season for 2024/25, as well as its repositioning cruises to and from the region via the Middle East, due to ongoing security […]