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Cape Town ‘s 2023/24 cruise season has officially opened with the arrival of Vasco da Gama of Nicko Cruises, the first of 59 cruise calls for the city during the current season, while a further 18 cruise departures are scheduled.
The arrival of Vasco da Gama in Cape Town also marked the cruise line’s maiden call to the country, and … read more
Celebrity Cruises has revealed the range of entertainment options for passengers aboard its new ship Celebrity Ascent, with nightlife experiences on the Resort Deck, live productions, and interactive gaming experiences.
Celebrity Ascent is the fourth ship in the Edge class for Celebrity Cruises. At 140,600 gross tons s… read more
The Hazendal Yacht - Princess Eve, an 85-foot vessel launched by the Hazendal Wine Estate and managed by Newmark Hotels & Reserves, is now available for charters and private events on the waters in and around Cape Town.
The superyacht can accommodate up to eight people on overnight cruises and larger parties on daytrips. … read more
Cape Town Cruise Terminal says its recent win of ‘Africa’s Leading Cruise Port 2023’ at the prestigious World Travel Awards will further uplift the local tourism market. Cape Town won the award on the back of the busiest cruise season ever for South Africa’s primary cruise port during the 2022/23 season.
Now cruise tourism officials… read more
The Western Cape in South Africa saw its best cruise season on record during 2022/23, with more port calls, passenger numbers and revenue than any past season. The results of a study conducted by Western Cape tourism officials backs up claims made in May that Cape Town had seen its busiest cruise season on record last year.
During t… read more
Port Victoria, the capital of the Seychelles has announced plans to establish a Cruise Village adjacent the cruise terminal for the 2023/24 cruise season, in order to ensure passengers deal with licensed service providers and enjoy their time on the island.
Seychelles cruise season runs from October, 2023 to May, 2024 and the… read more
As the next cruise season approaches, the Western Cape is keen on capitalizing on the untapped potential of cruise tourism, an industry which, according to local officials, has only begun to show its value to the region’s economy.
This is despite a recent report that showed the most recent cruise season was the biggest on record in terms o… read more
Princess Cruises’ upcoming new ship Sun Princess will offer 29 new and signature dining and lounge options when she debuts early next year. Princess Cruises said in a release that the ship will elevate the culinary excellence at sea with new options, that include Japanese, Irish, seafood, pizza, and a range of returning favourites.
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Royal Caribbean Group has announced the completion of over 12 consecutive weeks of biofuel testing in Europe as it seeks to significantly cut emissions across its fleet. Royal Caribbean has pursued the use of biofuels to cut its carbon footprint, while MSC Cruises recently sailed the world’s first zero emissions cruise using a blend of bi… read more
MSC Cruises says the decision to deploy the larger MSC Splendida in South Africa for the 2023/24 cruise season is a strategic decision intended to help mitigate the slow growth in cruise passenger numbers amid the country’s economic challenges.
Speaking to eNCA, Ross Volk, Managing Director of MSC Cruises SA, the local subsid… read more
Cape Town marks start of 2023/24 cruise season, potentially biggest to date
Celebrity Cruises entertainment line-up for new ship Celebrity Ascent
New superyacht is accepting charter bookings in South Africa
Cape Town Cruise Terminal says recent award win will spur cruise sector growth
New ship Sun Princess to debut new dining options and culinary experiences
Royal Caribbean completes biofuel testing in fleetwide decarbonisation effort
Sending larger cruise ship to SA is strategic move amid economic challenges says MSC
