P&O reveals new illusion show set to debut across the fleet
P&O Cruises is rolling out a new Vegas-style illusion show to the fleet, created by TV presenter and actor Stephen Mulhern and performer Jonathan Wilkes in collaboration with choreographer Paul Domaine.
African itinerary aboard Norwegian Dawn reveals need for cruise infrastructure
One cruise passenger’s experience of the South African and Indian Ocean itinerary with Norwegian Cruise Line aboard Norwegian Dawn highlights the need for greater investment in cruise infrastructure on the continent. Allie […]
MSC Cruises reveals seven district aboard MSC World America mega ship
Royal Caribbean’s Oasis and Icon mega ships have ‘neighbourhoods’, Carnival’s Excel vessels have ‘zones’ and MSC Cruises’ giant World class ships have ‘districts’, with its latest, MSC World America, boasting seven.
MSC Splendida causes traffic jams in Cape Town as season winds down
MSC Splendida is the largest cruise ship ever to homeport in South Africa, and as she respositions from Durban to Cape Town for the remainder of her SA cruise season, she’s bringing […]
NCL passengers left in Africa highlight value of cruise line excursions
A group of eight cruise passengers were stranded in the African island nation of Sao Tome and Príncipe after their independant shore excursion arrived late at the port.
American Queen Voyages’ iconic river fleet acquired by American Cruise Lines
American Cruise Lines has purchased the classic river fleet of American Queen Voyages following parent company’s debt restructuring earlier this year.
Norwegian Viva to undergo minor refurbishment on resposition cruise
Norwegian Viva is brand new, having sailed her maiden voyage only in August last year, but already Norwegian Cruise Line are planning to undertake upgrades to the ship.
Norwegian Cruise Line cancels Dubai 2025 departure, South Africa season unaffected
Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling several sailings across its fleet for 2025, including the April 19th, departure from Dubai in the UAE, but Norwegian Dawn’s South African season is unaffected.
Four Seasons Yachts reveals staterooms and itineraries aboard debut vessel
Four Seasons Yachts has revealed details of the staterooms aboard its first cruising superyacht, along with itineraries covering the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
Celestyal adds more cruises in Arabian Gulf on unprecedented demand
Celestyal Cruises has expanded its 2025 cruise schedule as a result of what the cruise line says is unprecedented demand in early bookings.
Viking floats out new Nile River cruise ship Viking Hathor ahead of 2024 debut
Viking has celebrated the float out of its newest ship for the Nile River in Egypt, the 82-guest Viking Hathor, marking a major construction milestone as the ship touches water for the first […]
Cunard reveals West End Pride & Prejudice musical aboard Queen Anne
The unique and audacious retelling of Jane Austen’s love story, Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) is premiering at sea on board Queen Anne’s British Isles Festival Voyage.
Seabourn unveils 2025/26 winter and spring itineraries featuring Arabia
Seabourn has unveiled its 2025/26 fall, winter and spring itineraries with cruises that explore the cultures of Arabia and Southeast Asia, the fall foliage of Japan, the islands of the Caribbean, and […]
Oceania offers pre-cruise hotel stays on South African and other itineraries
Oceania Cruises is offering guests a complimentary pre-cruise hotel stay on a range of sailings throughout late 2024 and 2025.
Cruise lines amend itineraries to avoid Baltimore following major bridge collapse
Baltimore, homeport to Carnival Cruise Line, Royal Caribbean, and Norwegian Cruise Line, has closed to all maritime traffic following the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge, forcing multiple cruise ships to […]
Swan Hellenic announces South Africa and Antarctica cruises saw 90% occupancy
Swan Hellenic has ended its near sell-out Antarctic season with a 20-night voyage from Ushuaia to Cape Town aboard SH Vega, bringing the cultural expedition cruise pioneer’s 2023/24 Antarctic season to a […]
Carnival orders fifth Excel class mega ship for flagship Carnival Cruise Line brand
Carnival Corporation has signed an agreement with Meyer Werft shipyard for the construction of a fifth Excel Class cruise ship for its flagship Carnival Cruise Line brand, for a planned delivery in […]
Carnival Cruise Line cancels additional Carnival Freedom cruises following fire
Carnival Cruise Line has cancelled two upcoming cruises aboard Carnival Freedom after a fire damaged the ship’s funnel and part of its upper deck.
Silversea cancels additional cruises in 2024 due to Red Sea security crisis
Silversea Cruises has cancelled two additional cruises sailing in the Indian Ocean, Asia and the Middle East due to the ongoing geopolitical situation in the Red Sea.
Carnival cruise ship suffers fire in rough weather off Bahamas
Carnival Cruise Line has confirmed one of its ships suffered a fire onboard while cruising off the Bahamas in stormy weather.