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- Muscat in Oman reports cruise ship arrival targets exceeded 24% in 2024Port Sultan Qaboos in Muscat, the primary cruise port in Oman, recorded 190 cruise calls in 2024, exceeding its target of 134 vessels by 41%, reflecting the port’s growing role in Oman’s […] Read more »
- MSC Cruises confirms death of passenger on South Africa cruise out of DurbanMSC Cruises has confirmed that a passenger died aboard MSC Musica during her most recent cruise out of Durban, South Africa, to Portuguese Island, Mozambique, according to The Citizen. MSC Musica departed Durban […] Read more »
- Resorts World Cruises cancels 20 Dubai sailings due to redeployment to IndiaResorts World Cruises, which is currently sailing its inaugural Arabian Gulf cruise season out of Dubai, has cancelled 20 scheduled itineraries to accommodate a last-minute decision to redeploy the ship to India. […] Read more »
- Celebrity Cruises orders 6th Edge class ship from Chantiers de l’AtlantiqueCelebrity Cruises has ordered a sixth Edge class ship from French shipyard Chantiers de l’Atlantique to join its fleet in 2028. Parent company Royal Caribbean Group signed an agreement with the shipyard […] Read more »
- Holland America Line refreshes Rudi’s Sel de Mer specialty restaurant on three shipsHolland America Line is updating its speciality restaurant Rudi’s Sel de Mer with a relaxed Mediterranean bistro feel aboard Rotterdam, Nieuw Statendam and Koningsdam. The refreshed venue will feature casual but classic […] Read more »
- Durban sees resurgence in cruise and wider tourism sector in 2024/25 seasonDurban’s cruise sector and wider tourism industry experienced a resurgence during the 2024/25 festive season, with hotel occupancy rates between 80% and 100%, and cruise passengers numbers that exceeded last year. This […] Read more »
- MassiveMusic Dubai creates unique music and sound identity for AROYA CruisesMassiveMusic Dubai, the Middle East’s leading music creative agency, has created an award-winning music and sound identity for the Saudi Arabian cruise line start-up AROYA Cruises. The custom-made sonic branding blends the […] Read more »
- Cape Town reinforces cruise appeal with Best City in World title in TimeOut studyCape Town has been named Time Out’s Best City in the World for 2025, rising to the top spot from its second-place ranking last year, highlighting its appeal as a world-class destination for […] Read more »
- South African cruise market saw strong performance in 2024 from families and couplesSouth Africans are increasingly turning to cruising as a favoured holiday choice, especially families and couples, according to Sue Garrett, General Manager of Supply, Pricing, and Marketing at Flight Centre Travel Group […] Read more »
- Bollette of Fred Olsen sets sail on first World Cruise, with three day stop in Cape TownBolette of Fred Olsen Cruise Line departed January 4th, 2025 from Liverpool on its first ever World Cruise for the cruise line, with a three day port call in Cape Town included […] Read more »
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