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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
The global cruise
industry is entering 2026 with a wave of transformation, as evolving
traveller behaviours and shifting
expectations drive cruise lines to rethink their offerings. For Africa’s
tourism professionals, these changes signal both new opportunities and
challenges, as the continent’s ports and destinations b… read more
The Port of Mombasa has ushered in
the new year with a significant milestone, welcoming the
Crystal Symphony as its first cruise ship
arrival of 2026. This event marks the beginning of what industry
insiders anticipate will be a vibrant cruise tourism season for Kenya’s
principal seaport. The luxury ve… read more
Seabourn
has spotlighted South Africa as the
pivotal midpoint of its newly announced 2028 Cape to Cape
World Cruise, one of the most daring global itineraries
in luxury cruising. With the Seabourn Quest
set to depart from Miami on January 7, 2028, and reach Dover after… read more
Regent
Seven Seas Cruises has unveiled a groundbreaking set of
itineraries for the 2026/27 season, positioning Cape
Town and South Africa at the heart of its global luxury
cruise network. Among the highlights are a 25-night
transcontinental sailing from Lisbon to Cape Town and a
… read more
Durban,
South Africa’s premier domestic cruise hub, is preparing to welcome
more than 1.3 million visitors over the
upcoming festive season, a figure that highlights the city’s robust
recovery as a key coastal tourism and cruise gateway during the southern
hemisphere summer. This optimistic outlook was shared by
… read more
The
Crystal Symphony, a staple in the luxury
cruise market since its launch in 1996, has returned to service after a
thorough three-week refurbishment in Genoa, Italy. This latest
transformation signals not only a renewal of the ship’s public spaces
and accommodation but also a strategic commitment to Africa and the
… read more
The
unveiling of Azamara Cruises’ 2028 World
Cruise marks a significant milestone for the African
cruise landscape, with Cape Town emerging
as a pivotal embarkation and disembarkation point on this ambitious
175-night journey. Set to depart from Miami on January 5th, 2028, aboard
the Azamara … read more
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
2026 Ushers in a New Era of Cruise Innovation: Shorter Voyages, Event Cruises and Personalised Luxus
Crystal Symphony’s Return to Mombasa Signals New Era for East African Cruise Tourism
Seabourn Places South Africa at Centre of 2028 Cape to Cape World Cruise
Regent Seven Seas’ New Long-Haul Cruises Elevate Cape Town’s Role in Global Luxury Voyages
Durban Gears Up to Welcome Over 1.3 Million Festive Season Visitors, Boosting Coastal Tourism
