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Carnival Cruise Line is set to
make a historic leap in its itinerary offerings by including African
ports for the first time in its Mediterranean programme, scheduled for
the summer of 2027. This strategic expansion marks a significant
milestone for the cruise giant, traditionally known for its Caribbean
and Americas-focused rou… read more
Regent Seven Seas Cruises
recently confirmed that a small number of guests aboard the
Seven Seas Voyager experienced symptoms
consistent with stomach flu (gastroenteritis) upon docking at the
Cape Town Cruise Terminal. This development
triggered the activation of stringent onboard health protoco… read more
The iconic Queen
Mary 2 has etched a new chapter in maritime history by
completing her inaugural transit of the Panama
Canal, a landmark event in Cunard’s 2026 World Voyage.
This momentous passage took place over the weekend of January 24th and
25th, 2026, as the 149,215-ton ocean liner—renowned as the… read more
The Botswana Ministry of Environment and
Tourism, through the Department of Wildlife
and National Parks (DWNP), has issued an urgent advisory
regarding challenging road conditions in and around Chobe
National Park following recent heavy rains. Visitors,
especially those undertaking sel… read more
Seabourn is amplifying its 2028 Cape to Cape
World Cruise by adding two new departure options from
Cape Town, solidifying South Africa’s
strategic position as a pivotal embarkation point in one of the cruise
line’s most extensive and luxurious global voyages to date. This
expansion underscores C… read more
The Port of Mombasa welcomed the Azamara
Journey and its 690 international passengers on January
12, marking another milestone in Kenya’s dynamic push to establish
itself as a major cruise tourism gateway
for East Africa and the wider Indian Ocean region. This port call, the
third of the 2025/26 season… read more
Silversea’s Silver Dawn has set
sail on its highly anticipated 2026 World
Cruise, a 140-day odyssey that not only spans six
continents and 30 countries but also places South
Africa squarely on the map as a pivotal waypoint in
global cruising. The voyage, which departs from Fort Lauderd… read more
AIDA Cruises has announced a high-profile return to the
Middle East and Arabian Gulf for the
2027/28 winter season, marking a significant comeback for Dubai and Abu
Dhabi within its global deployment strategy. This move not only
repositions the Middle East as a central hub in AIDA’s winter
programming but also introduc… read more
The global cruise
industry is entering 2026 with a wave of transformation, as evolving
traveller behaviours and shifting
expectations drive cruise lines to rethink their offerings. For Africa’s
tourism professionals, these changes signal both new opportunities and
challenges, as the continent’s ports and destinations b… read more
The Port of Mombasa has ushered in
the new year with a significant milestone, welcoming the
Crystal Symphony as its first cruise ship
arrival of 2026. This event marks the beginning of what industry
insiders anticipate will be a vibrant cruise tourism season for Kenya’s
principal seaport. The luxury ve… read more
Carnival Cruise Line charts new waters with inaugural African port calls in 2027 Mediterranean seaso
Seven Seas Voyager Reports Gastroenteritis Cases in Cape Town, Prompting Heightened Health Measures
Queen Mary 2 Makes History with First Panama Canal Transit, Enhancing 2026 World Voyage and Cape Tow
Chobe National Park Issues Critical Road Condition Advisory Amid Heavy Rainfall
Seabourn Enhances 2028 World Cruise with New Cape Town Departures, Elevating South Africa’s Role
Azamara Journey’s Arrival Highlights Kenya’s Ambitions as Indian Ocean Cruise Hub
Silversea’s Silver Dawn Elevates Africa’s Profile on Landmark 2026 World Cruise Itinerary
AIDA Cruises Revives Middle East and Africa Voyages for 2027/28, Strengthening Regional Cruise Links
2026 Ushers in a New Era of Cruise Innovation: Shorter Voyages, Event Cruises and Personalised Luxus
Crystal Symphony’s Return to Mombasa Signals New Era for East African Cruise Tourism
