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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
Crystal Cruises will be returning to South Africa, offering voyages to and from South Africa and other destinations on the continent in 2025, following its acquisition by A& K Travel and multi-million dollar revamp of its fleet.
Crystal Serenity will be sailing the African coast in 2025, with cruises on offer from Rio de … read more
The Viking Aton, which debuted this month, is the latest addition to the company's Nile River fleet. The 82-guest, 41-cabin ship will sail a 12-day Pharaohs & Pyramids itinerary between Aswan and Luxor, with three nights in Cairo.
The Aton is identical to its year-old sister, the Viking Osiris, and will also mirror its other sib… read more
Cape Town is preparing for a bumper cruise season for 2023/24 with more ships and cruise passengers expected as the cruise industry recovers from the disruption caused by the pandemic.
The cruise industry’s recovery, and the return of cruise ships to Cape Town specifically, is important to the city as cruise tourism alone contributed more … read more
Stretches of AIDAsol’s 2024/2025 world cruise have opened for sale, with 33- to 84-night legs of the voyage now available for booking, including the portion visiting South Africa.
Prices for the individual legs of the World Cruise start at €3,650 per person including a €700 early booking discount if booked by April 30th, 2024… read more
South Africa’s Western Cape had biggest cruise season on record in 2022/23
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
Revamped Crystal returning to South Africa for 2025 with cruise to Mombasa
VIking continues its Egypt strategy and expansion with the Aton
South African stretch of AIDA’s 2024/25 World Cruise opens for booking
