Four Seasons Yachts has revealed details of the staterooms aboard its first cruising superyacht, along with itineraries covering the Caribbean and Mediterranean.
Four Seasons Yachts reveals staterooms and itineraries aboard debut vessel
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 […]
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 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.
Carnival reveals two of five areas at new destination Celebration Key in Bahamas
Carnival Cruise Line has revealed details for Paradise Plaza and Calypso Lagoon, two of the five areas at its new Celebration Key private cruise destination.
Royal Caribbean reveals new destination in Mexico, Royal Beach Club Cozumel
Royal Caribbean International is developing a new beach club destination in Cozumel, Mexico, adding to its portfolio of private destinations across the Caribbean.
Titanic II replica project could begin construction as soon as 2025
The Titanic II replica project could go ahead after all, after almost a decade of stagnation, uncertainty over funding, and disruption due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Aroya Cruises launch delayed until August, but not due to Red Sea security crisis
The Saudi Arabian cruise line, Aroya Cruise, the first homegrown cruise line in the Arab world, will not launch in May this year as planned.
Hamburg cruise ship leaves Dubai as first cruise ship bound for Red Sea
The German cruise operator Plantours Cruises will be the first cruise line to brave the Red Sea since the security crisis in the region began, with its cruise ship Hamburg planning a […]
Utopia of the Seas to be delivered early with inaugural cruise brought forward
Royal Caribbean International is moving up the maiden cruise of its new vessel Utopia of the Seas in a change of events that has generally seen new cruise ships delayed since the pandemic.
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Oman tourism officials revive Cruise Arabia Alliance
Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Bahrain and Oman, founding members of the Cruise Arabia Alliance, a grouping of GCC cruise destinations aimed at fostering the growth of the region’s cruise tourism industry, have revived […]
Teenage boy medically evacuated from MSC Splendida off Richard’s Bay
NSRI Richards Bay duty crew have evacuated an 18-year-old male passenger from MSC Splendida off the coast of Richards Bay following a medical emergency.
Emirates Airline renews fly-cruise partnerships with AIDA and TUI Cruises
Emirates Airline has renewed its partnerships with both AIDA Cruises and TUI Cruises for the next two cruise seasons, reinforcing Dubai’s place as a major maritime tourism hub with state-of-the-art cruise terminals […]
MSC Cruises makes casinos aboard Euribia and Virtuosa non-smoking
MSC Cruises is banning smoking from the casinos of at least two ships of its fleet, according to Cruise Industry News.
Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection marks keel laying for new ship Luminara
The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection has celebrated the keel-laying ceremony for its third cruising superyacht, Luminara, marking a significant milestone in her construction.
MSC Poesia to cancel Suez Canal and Red Sea transits for 2024 World Cruise
MSC Poesia, currently sailing its 121-day 2024 World Cruise program for MSC Cruises, will cancel planned port calls in the Middle East on the back of security concerns in Red Sea.
Crystal Cruises opens bookings for 2026 World Cruise via Dubai
Crystal Cruises has opened bookings for its 2026 World Cruise aboard Crystal Serenity, with 72 ports of call across 27 countries, including Dubai in the UAE.