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- Costa Cruises to homeport Costa Smeralda in Dubai for 2026/27 winter cruise seasonCosta Cruises has unveiled its 2026/27 programme, with Costa Smeralda set to return to the Arabian Gulf for the winter season as part of a global deployment featuring eight ships across five […] Read more »
- Africa’s cruise tourism sector set for major growth says MSC South Africa headAfrica is on the verge of a cruise tourism breakthrough, with international operators like MSC Cruises positioning the continent as a major growth frontier. According to Ross Volk, Managing Director of MSC […] Read more »
- Cruise Saudi and homegrown AROYA Cruises change local perceptions of cruisingWith a private island development, 19 destinations in the pipeline, and a homegrown cruise line making waves, Saudi Arabia is placing the Red Sea at the centre of its cruise ambitions—and reshaping […] Read more »
- Oceania Cruises adds 12 new Nikkei dishes to Red Ginger specialty restaurantOceania Cruises has added 12 new Nikkei dishes to its Pan-Asian specialty restaurant, Red Ginger. This menu expansion brings together elements of Peruvian flavours and Japanese culinary techniques, reflecting the distinct identity […] Read more »
- MSC Cruises unveils new onboard features for upcoming flagship MSC World AsiaMSC Cruises has announced new details for its upcoming flagship, MSC World Asia, including the longest dry slide at sea, a new Pan-Asian specialty restaurant, and a range of returning guest favourites […] Read more »
- Seabourn expands dining concepts and shore excursion experiencesSeabourn is expanding its culinary programme to strengthen guests’ connection to the destinations they visit. New initiatives include regionally inspired menus, chef-led shore excursions, and updated onboard dining concepts, with a focus […] Read more »
- Oman targets mega-ship capability as local cruise tourism sector enjoys rapid growthPort Sultan Qaboos in Oman, the cruise port gateway to Muscat, is set to undergo a redevelopment that will include berth expansions following a record 2024/25 season, with new infrastructure potentially capable […] Read more »
- How Israel–Iran conflict escalation could impact Middle East cruise industryMiddle East cruise industry navigates shifting dynamics as regional tensions raise questions around 2025/26 deployments. The cruise industry in the Middle East, riding a robust wave of demand, enters the 2025/26 season […] Read more »
- Overview of Middle East 2025/26 cruise season out of Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and DohaThe 2025/26 Middle East cruise season cements the region’s status as a favoured winter cruise hub, with more than 300 sailings from Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Doha connecting the Arabian Gulf to […] Read more »
- Carnival Valor returns to service following major refit and refurbishmentCarnival Cruise Line has returned Carnival Valor to service following a dry dock that introduced several upgrades, including the addition of a WaterWorks aqua park and a Heroes Tribute Bar & Lounge. […] Read more »
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