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As the security situation in the Red Sea prompts cruise lines to rethink their routes, Africa is growing in popularity as an emerging cruise destination.
From MSC Cruises, Costa Cruises and Princess, to Cunard Line, Silversea and Holland America Line, more and more cruise lines are choosing to cruise via Africa when repositioning be… read more
MSC Cruises has cancelled its 24-night repositioning voyage aboard MSC Musica from Durban to Genoa, which was due to depart in April next year at the end of the upcoming 2024/25 South African cruise season.
The voyage up the coast of East Africa and through the Indian Ocean to the Red Sea with a transit of the Suez Canal has … read more
Azamara is offering up to $500 onboard credit and a choice of complimentary Wi-Fi, or a Premium Beverage Package, for guests that book a veranda or suite until September 30th, 2024 on select sailings. The offer includes Azamara’s cruises from Cape Town during the period, as well as cruises calling in South African ports, with the o… read more
MSC Cruises is offering up to 40% off on a range of cruises out of Durban during the coming 2024/25 cruise season aboard MSC Musica.
The Spring Madness offer is available on several 3-night and 4-night cruises to Portuguese Island and Pomene, with the cruise line offering up to 80% off on the second passenger when two gu… read more
Silversea is experiencing a resurgence of demand for its West African itineraries out of Cape Town, after they were reinstated in 2025 following the COVID-19 pandemic.
The luxury cruise line first started sailing the West African coast in 2011, but suspended the service in 2020 during the Coronavirus outbreak, which shut down the gl… read more
Viking has taken delivery of its newest Nile River cruise ship, Viking Hathor, during a ceremony in Cairo, Egypt. The delivery ceremony took place at the Massara shipyard, where the ship was presented to representatives of the cruise line.
Accommodating 82 guests, the new Viking Hathor will sail the popular 1… read more
Disney Cruise Line has confirmed an order with German shipyard Meyer Werft for four new cruise ships, due for delivery between 2027 and 2031.
The new vessels will join its current fleet of five and four on order, bringing the total fleet count to 13 ships when all have been delivered. The announcement was made during the Hori… read more
British wildlife television presenter Michaela Strachan is set to join Fred Olsen Cruise Line again in 2025 for a cruise aboard Bolette from Cape Town, South Africa, as well as a 2024 voyage in Norway.
In September, she will spend six days aboard the Bolette during the ‘Scenic Autumnal Norwegian Fjords’ cruise, while i… read more
MSC Cruises is weighing its options for the upcoming 2025 World Cruise aboard MSC Magnifica amid the ongoing security crisis in the Red Sea. The cruise line is considering changes to the itinerary and may reroute the ship around Africa if Houthi attacks on shipping from Yemen continue.
MSC Magnifica will depart on the 1… read more
Oceania Cruises has released its festive holiday voyages for the 2024/25 and 2025/26 cruise seasons, offering at sea Christmas and New Year celebrations on a variety of itineraries, including cruises departing from Cape Town and Dubai.
The diverse selection of more than 40 voyages invites travelers to explore in whiche… read more
Africa emerging as new cruise hotspot amid Red Sea security concerns
MSC cancels MSC Musica repositioning from South Africa at end of 2024/25 season
Azamara offering $500 credit toward South African shore excursions for 2024/25
Demand surging for Silversea on West African itineraries out of Cape Town
Viking takes delivery of new Nile River cruise ship Viking Hathor in Egypt
Disney Cruise Line orders four new cruise ships from Meyer Werft
Wildlife TV presenter Michaela Strachan to join Bolette on 2025 cruise from Cape Town
Oceania releases 2024 and 2025 Christmas and New Year cruises in South Africa and Arabia
