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- What Saudi Arabia’s new national cruise ship regulations mean for cruise linesThe Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has introduced Saudi Arabia’s first comprehensive regulatory framework for cruise ship operations, marking a major step in the Kingdom’s maritime tourism strategy. The Cruise Ship Regulations outline legal and […] Read more »
- Margaritaville at Sea to name third ship, the former Costa Fortuna, BeachcomberMargaritaville at Sea has revealed it will name its third and largest ship, the former Costa Fortuna, Beachcomber. The vessel will feature a design inspired by its sister ships Islander and Paradise, but will exceed […] Read more »
- Work begins on new Royal Caribbean flagship cruise terminal at PortMiamiRoyal Caribbean Group has begun development of a new state-of-the-art cruise terminal in PortMiami, designed to accommodate its largest vessels, including the 7,000-passenger Icon-class ships. The project involves the full removal of […] Read more »
- Norwegian Cruise Line targets GCC guests with shoulder-season Europe cruisesNorwegian Cruise Line is sharpening its focus on Middle East source markets, promoting Europe’s shoulder seasons as a smarter, less crowded alternative to peak summer travel, with a portfolio of more than […] Read more »
- Reclaiming ‘Dirtbin’: How cruise tourism is challenging Durban’s reputationDurban has long occupied an uneasy space in the South African travel landscape, it’s the country’s primary domestic coastal city escape, especially for residents of Johannesburg, but is often described in terms […] Read more »
- AROYA Cruises celebrates maiden European calls across Eastern MediterraneanAROYA Cruises has marked a milestone in its debut Mediterranean season, with its flagship vessel Aroya making maiden visits to three key Greek ports on her inaugural 7‑night Eastern Mediterranean voyage. The […] Read more »
- Legend of the Seas crowned with AquaDome block in construction milestoneRoyal Caribbean International’s Legend of the Seas has reached a major milestone in its construction with the successful installation of the AquaDome, a 327-ton glass-and-steel structure that now sits atop the vessel. […] Read more »
- Saudi Red Sea Authority issues first national cruise ship regulationsThe Saudi Red Sea Authority (SRSA) has announced the launch of Saudi Arabia’s first formal regulatory framework for cruise ship operations, marking a significant step in the Kingdom’s efforts to become a […] Read more »
- AIDA Cruises cancels 2025/26 Middle East cruise season on regional security concernsAIDA Cruises has announced the cancellation of its 2025/26 winter cruise season in the Middle East, citing ongoing security concerns in the region, meaning there will be no cruises from Dubai aboard […] Read more »
- Viking to enter Indian river cruise market with Dubai stays as cruise add-on optionViking has announced plans to enter the Indian river cruise market, with an order for Viking Brahmaputra, a new 80-guest vessel that will operate on the Brahmaputra River in Assam, with pre- […] Read more »
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