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Hapag-Lloyd
Cruises has announced the return of its distinctive
onboard programme combining live classical music performances with
guided meditation sessions for a South Africa-bound sailing in late
2027. The twelve-day voyage aboard MS
Europa will depart Santa Cruz on 6 November 2027 and
conclude in… read more
Seychelles
has formally received a comprehensive strategy designed to guide the
development of its cruise tourism sector through to 2033. The document,
developed in partnership with the United Nations Economic
Commission for Africa, represents the conclusion of two
years of rigorous analysis and widesp… read more
South
Africa's cruise tourism sector has received disappointing
news with confirmation that TUI Cruises has withdrawn a
planned repositioning voyage from Cape Town aboard its newest vessel,
Mein Schiff Flow. The cancellation removes what would have been a
prestigious port call by a state-of-the-art ship during its inau… read more
The
global cruise industry has entered a critical recovery phase as
multiple vessels finally transit the Strait of
Hormuz following weeks of operational standstill in the
Arabian Gulf. This development carries particular significance for
African travel professionals, as several ships are expected to sail
around the … read more
The
Gambia continues to strengthen its credentials as an emerging cruise
destination following the recent arrival of luxury vessel
Oceania Sirena at Banjul Seaport. The ship docked at dawn carrying
hundreds of international visitors, many of whom ventured ashore to
experience the West African nation's cultural attracti… read more
The
world's only purpose-built ocean liner set
sail from Cape Town on Monday, bidding farewell to South African shores
as she embarks on the concluding chapter of an extraordinary global
circumnavigation. Cunard Line's Queen Mary
2 departed the Mother City on 13 April, commencing a
17-night n… read more
The
world's only remaining ocean liner in active
service graced South African shores this month, offering a
rare spectacle for maritime enthusiasts and sparking renewed interest
among travel professionals across the continent. Cunard
Line's Queen Mary 2, the celebrated flagship of one of
the world's … read more
Cunard
Line's legendary Queen Mary 2 will include Cape Town as a
marquee destination during the return leg of her 2026 World Voyage,
reinforcing South Africa's position as a vital port for prestigious
long-haul cruise itineraries connecting Asia and Europe.
The
iconic vessel, recognised as the largest oce… read more
Cruise
operator Viking has reached a significant
construction milestone for its growing Egypt programme with the float
out of two new Nile river vessels at the Massara shipyard
in Cairo. The ships, named Viking
Ptah and Viking Sekhmet,
have now touched water for the … read more
In
a significant development for African cruise
tourism, the luxury vessel Oceania Vista will now chart
an entirely new course around the continent as part of its ongoing
180-night world voyage. The decision by Oceania
Cruises to abandon its original route through the Suez
Canal, the Arabian Gulf, an… read more
Hapag-Lloyd Revives Classical Music and Meditation Programme on Cape Town Voyage
Seychelles Unveils Ambitious Cruise Tourism Blueprint Backed by United Nations Expertise
Cape Town Loses High-Profile Cruise Call as TUI Redirects New Flagship to Northern Europe
Cruise Ships Exit Arabian Gulf as Strait of Hormuz Reopens After Weeks of Disruption
The Gambia Positions Itself as Rising Star on Global Cruise Tourism Map
Queen Mary 2 Departs Cape Town on Final Leg of Epic 110-Night World Voyage
Viking Expands Nile Fleet with Two New Ships Set for Late 2026 Debut
Oceania Vista Swaps Middle East for African Coastline in Historic World Cruise Reroute
