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A group of eight cruise passengers were stranded in the African island nation of Sao Tome and Príncipe after their independant shore excursion arrived late at the port. The group of US and Australian passengers, which includes a pregnant woman and a paraplegic guest, booked a private shore excursion in Sao Tome when the ship docked on Mar… read more
Oceania Cruises is offering guests a complimentary pre-cruise hotel stay on a range of sailings throughout late 2024 and 2025.
The offer gives guests the option of arriving a day before their cruise embarks to explore departure ports such as Cape Town, as well as others in Brazil, the Canary Islands, Japan, Singapore, … read more
Norwegian Cruise Line is cancelling several sailings across its fleet for 2025, including the April 19th, departure from Dubai in the UAE, but Norwegian Dawn’s South African season is unaffected.
According to a statement sent to travel agents, a total of 20 departures across seven different vessels have been affected, but Nor… read more
Durban Tourism Authority has marked the start of the 2023/24 cruise season in Kwa-Zulu Natal with the arrival of Nicko Cruises’ ship Vasgo de Gamma, the first of an anticipated 70 cruise ship calls for the season.
The South African cruise season runs from November to March annually, and although Cape Town is the primary cruise port … read more
Oceania Cruises has launched its Best-Ever Black Friday Sale, with savings of up to $5,400 per stateroom on more than 100 global voyages in 2024, including a grand voyage from Singapore to Cape Town.
This limited-time offer is valid on bookings made between November 14th and December 5th, 2023, and features itineraries in… read more
V& A Waterfront has invested in upgrading the passenger experience at the Cape Town Cruise Terminal as South Africa’s 2023/24 cruise season gets underway.
During a tour of the cruise terminal, Cape Business News reported on some of the enhances made to the terminal building ahead of what the city expects to be its busiest c… read more
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
NCL passengers left in Africa highlight value of cruise line excursions
Oceania offers pre-cruise hotel stays on South African
Durban celebrates opening of the 2023/24 cruise season with first ship arrival
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
