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Durban is on the brink of its most ambitious cruise season yet,
with projections for the 2025/26 programme pointing to a transformative
impact on the city’s economy and its standing in the international
cruise market. Between November 2025 and June 2026, the
Port of Durban is set to welcome an
estimated 255,000… read more
As Cape Town rides the crest of its busiest tourism wave
yet—driven by a record-breaking cruise season and a packed calendar of
major events—tensions are mounting between city officials and residents
over the growing impact on traffic, accessibility, and daily life. The
issue has come into sharp focus as arterial roads like
Kgo… read more
The
arrival of the Mein Schiff 4 in Port
Elizabeth has signaled a dynamic start to South Africa’s 2025/26 cruise
season, underscoring the region’s growing prominence as a hub for
international cruise tourism. This season marks an unprecedented chapter
for the Eastern Cape, with a record 25
scheduled … read more
The
imminent arrival of Azamara Pursuit in Cape
Town this November marks a significant milestone for
South Africa’s cruise landscape and signals the city’s accelerating
ascent as a premier hub for international cruise lines. With its return,
Azamara underscores a growing recognition of Cape Town as a vital
turnaround… read more
The MSC
Euribia, one of the most advanced vessels in the MSC
Cruises fleet, is charting a bold new course this season, bypassing the
troubled Red Sea and instead tracing Africa’s coastline en route to the
Arabian Gulf. This strategic rerouting, prompted by ongoing security
concerns in the Red Sea, is not only a testame… read more
Durban
is poised to take center stage in Southern Africa’s tourism sector as
the city launches its Sizzling Summer
Campaign and welcomes the eagerly anticipated 2025/26
cruise season. With projections indicating
an influx of around 1.3 million visitors
over the coming months, Durban … read more
The
arrival of the Mein Schiff 4 cruise liner
at the Port of Port Elizabeth has signaled a
new era for cruise tourism in the Eastern Cape, with forecasts pointing
to an economic windfall of around R120
million for the local community. This event not only
highlights the increasing sig… read more
Egypt is fast reestablishing
itself as a premier cruise destination, with Alexandria
Port experiencing a surge in high-profile ship calls this
autumn. After nearly a decade of gradual recovery, confidence is
returning to the country’s Mediterranean and Red Sea cruise sectors,
creating fresh opportunities for Africa’s t… read more
AIDA Cruises has unveiled its
ambitious 2027/28 winter programme,
featuring over 300 cruises to a diverse array of destinations, including
a much-anticipated return to South Africa
after several years’ absence. The German cruise line’s latest deployment
will see ten ships operating itineraries ranging … read more
The
2025/26 cruise season in Cape Town is
shaping up to be one of the most dynamic yet, with 72 ship
calls already confirmed and expectations for this number
to rise as the season unfolds. This surge, highlighted by Wesgro,
underscores the city’s growing reputation as a premier destination for
both m… read more
Durban Gears Up for Record Cruise Season, Promising Major Economic Boost and Global Spotlight
Cape Town’s Event and Cruise Boom Sparks Urban Access Debate Amid Record Tourism Surge
Port Elizabeth Kicks Off Record Cruise Season, Elevating South Africa’s Tourism Ambitions
Azamara Pursuit Charts New Course: Cape Town Emerges as Africa’s Luxury Cruise Gateway
MSC Euribia’s African Detour Signals New Era for Middle East Cruises and Regional Port Collaboration
Alexandria Port Sees Cruise Revival as Egypt Reclaims Place on Mediterranean and Red Sea Circuits
AIDA Cruises Returns to South Africa for 2027/28 with Expanded Itineraries and Early Booking Perks
