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Durban’s
cruise tourism sector continues to thrive, with the recent arrival of
the Cunard Line’s Queen Anne cruise ship at
the Nelson Mandela Cruise Terminal highlighting the city’s growing
appeal as a port of call. Carrying approximately 3,000 international
passengers, the ship docked on Wednesday as part of its World… read more
In a significant moment
for the Southern African cruise industry, Cunard’s newest flagship,
Queen Anne, made a prominent stop at Durban
on Wednesday, marking the final South African port on her current World
Cruise before venturing into the Indian Ocean. This visit underscores
Durban’s increasing stature as a pivotal g… read more
Carnival Cruise Line is set to
make a historic leap in its itinerary offerings by including African
ports for the first time in its Mediterranean programme, scheduled for
the summer of 2027. This strategic expansion marks a significant
milestone for the cruise giant, traditionally known for its Caribbean
and Americas-focused rou… read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
recently confirmed that a small number of guests aboard the
Seven Seas Voyager experienced symptoms
consistent with stomach flu (gastroenteritis) upon docking at the
Cape Town Cruise Terminal. This development
triggered the activation of stringent onboard health protoco… read more
The iconic Queen
Mary 2 has etched a new chapter in maritime history by
completing her inaugural transit of the Panama
Canal, a landmark event in Cunard’s 2026 World Voyage.
This momentous passage took place over the weekend of January 24th and
25th, 2026, as the 149,215-ton ocean liner—renowned as the… read more
The Botswana Ministry of Environment and
Tourism, through the Department of Wildlife
and National Parks (DWNP), has issued an urgent advisory
regarding challenging road conditions in and around Chobe
National Park following recent heavy rains. Visitors,
especially those undertaking sel… read more
Seabourn is amplifying its 2028 Cape to Cape
World Cruise by adding two new departure options from
Cape Town, solidifying South Africa’s
strategic position as a pivotal embarkation point in one of the cruise
line’s most extensive and luxurious global voyages to date. This
expansion underscores C… read more
The Port of Mombasa welcomed the Azamara
Journey and its 690 international passengers on January
12, marking another milestone in Kenya’s dynamic push to establish
itself as a major cruise tourism gateway
for East Africa and the wider Indian Ocean region. This port call, the
third of the 2025/26 season… read more
Silversea’s Silver Dawn has set
sail on its highly anticipated 2026 World
Cruise, a 140-day odyssey that not only spans six
continents and 30 countries but also places South
Africa squarely on the map as a pivotal waypoint in
global cruising. The voyage, which departs from Fort Lauderd… read more
AIDA Cruises has announced a high-profile return to the
Middle East and Arabian Gulf for the
2027/28 winter season, marking a significant comeback for Dubai and Abu
Dhabi within its global deployment strategy. This move not only
repositions the Middle East as a central hub in AIDA’s winter
programming but also introduc… read more
Durban’s Cruise Tourism Grows, But Calls for Safety and Urban Renewal Persist
Queen Anne’s Durban Call Highlights South Africa’s Strategic Role in Luxury Cruise Routes
Carnival Cruise Line charts new waters with inaugural African port calls in 2027 Mediterranean seaso
Seven Seas Voyager Reports Gastroenteritis Cases in Cape Town, Prompting Heightened Health Measures
Chobe National Park Issues Critical Road Condition Advisory Amid Heavy Rainfall
Seabourn Enhances 2028 World Cruise with New Cape Town Departures, Elevating South Africa’s Role
Azamara Journey’s Arrival Highlights Kenya’s Ambitions as Indian Ocean Cruise Hub
Silversea’s Silver Dawn Elevates Africa’s Profile on Landmark 2026 World Cruise Itinerary
AIDA Cruises Revives Middle East and Africa Voyages for 2027/28, Strengthening Regional Cruise Links
