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- Disney Cruise Line revamp continues as Disney Fantasy enters drydock for major refitDisney Cruise Line‘s Disney Fantasy has entered drydock at the Damen Shipyard in Brest, France, following the completion of her first summer season in Europe. The vessel is undergoing an extensive refit […] Read more »
- UAE introduces visa for cruise crew and passengers, reinforcing position as global destinationThe Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security (ICP) has introduced new entry visa regulations for the UAE that include, for the first time, a multiple-entry visa tailored to cruise […] Read more »
- TUI switches Marella newbuild slots for own expansion with two new inTUItion sistershipsTUI Cruises has signed a contract for the design and construction of two new cruise ships, taking the slots originally planned for its Marella Cruises brand in an MoU agreed earlier this year. […] Read more »
- Emirates outlines 180,000-passenger fly-cruise impact at Connections Cruise ArabiaEmirates Airline has underscored the importance of cruise tourism to its global leisure strategy, revealing it carried 180,000 cruise passengers into Dubai last year, while investing in infrastructure to make the city […] Read more »
- Cape Town poised for cruise surge ahead of 2025/25 South African seasonCape Town’s cruise industry is preparing for a significant 2025/26 season, marked by larger vessels, more varied itineraries, and growing demand from South African travellers. The city, long regarded as a popular […] Read more »
- Norwegian Cruise Line shoulder-season cruises answer growing GCC demandAs Norwegian Cruise Line expands its fleet and redefines its onboard offering, the cruise line sees growing opportunities to convert Middle East travellers from land-based holidays to the sea. Rebecca Ransom, Middle […] Read more »
- Princess Cruises takes delivery of Star Princess at Fincantieri shipyardStar Princess, the second ship in Princess Cruises’ Sphere Class, has been officially handed over at the Fincantieri shipyard in Monfalcone, Italy, becoming the 17th ship in the Princess fleet. The delivery […] Read more »
- MSC Cruises to deploy MSC Armonia to South Africa for 2026/27 seasonMSC Cruises has announced that MSC Armonia will debut in South Africa for the 2026/27 winter season, replacing her sister ship, MSC Opera, which is homeporting in Durban during the 2025/26 season. […] Read more »
- Harmony of the Seas lounge and comedy club to be replaced with largest casino at seaRoyal Caribbean International has confirmed that Harmony of the Seas will feature the largest casino in the company’s fleet following a major refurbishment scheduled for 2026. The Oasis-class vessel is one of […] Read more »
- MSC Cruises to carry out major refit on MSC Poesia ahead of Alaska debutMSC Cruises has announced a significant refit and refurbishment to MSC Poesia, which will see the ship emerge with new dining venues, entertainment spaces and wellness facilities. Central to the refit is […] Read more »
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