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- Hapag-Lloyd sends Europa into dry dock for refit ahead of 2025 Cape Town cruisesHapag-Lloyd Cruises has sent Europa into dry dock in Germany for a three-week overhaul in Bremerhaven that will see the ship’s machinery and equipment upgraded and reclassed. Europa arrived at the shipyard […] Read more »
- MSC Cruises SA MD calls for national ‘indaba’ to boost South Africa’s cruise economyRoss Volk, Managing Director of MSC Cruises South Africa, has called for a national indaba to address the key challenges facing South Africa’s cruise industry and unlock its full economic potential. Speaking […] Read more »
- Cunard replaces Dubai with Cape Town on 2026 Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne cruisesCunard Line has modified two itineraries for its World Cruises in 2026 aboard Queen Mary 2 and Queen Anne, due to the security crisis in the Red Sea, which prevents cruise lines […] Read more »
- Norwegian Cruise Line adds Cape Town sailings for 2024/25 South Africa cruise seasonNorwegian Cruise Line has expanded its South African cruise offerings for the upcoming 2024/25 cruise season, with two ships set to sail voyages from Cape Town. The cruise line will be offering […] Read more »
- Holland America Line reveals festive menus for the Christmas and New Year seasonHolland America Line is celebrating the holiday season with themed Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah and New Year food and beverage menus across its fleet. Highlights include a traditional Thanksgiving dinner, “Breakfast with Santa,” […] Read more »
- Cruise Cape Town partnership launched to capitalise on growing interest in SA itinerariesCape Town’s cruise sector is set for major growth as the new Cruise Cape Town initiative, a public-private partnership, aims to attract more cruise lines, boost the local economy, and promote sustainable […] Read more »
- MSC Cruises cancels MSC Musica repositioning from South Africa at end of 2024/25 seasonMSC Cruises has cancelled its 24-night repositioning voyage aboard MSC Musica from Durban to Genoa, which was due to depart in April next year at the end of the upcoming 2024/25 South […] Read more »
- Africa emerging as new cruise hotspot amid Red Sea security concernsAs the security situation in the Red Sea prompts cruise lines to rethink their routes, Africa is growing in popularity as an emerging cruise destination. From MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises and Princess, […] Read more »
- Carnival Cruise Line reveals dining experiences at new Celebration Key destinationCarnival Cruise Line has unveiled food and beverage offerings at its new Caribbean destination Celebration Key in the Bahamas, which is set to open in July 2025. Celebration Key will feature more […] Read more »
- Eataly to debut first at-sea restaurant aboard MSC World America in 2025MSC Cruises has partnered with Eataly to introduce the restaurant aboard MSC World America, its newest ship and the latest in the World-class lineup. Due to enter service in 2025, MSC World […] Read more »
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