Princess Cruises Caps Triumphant 2025 with Sweep of Global Industry and Reader Awards
Princess Cruises is closing 2025 on an extraordinary high note, having secured a remarkable collection of prestigious travel awards.
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The Cruise Lines section covers information on major global cruise lines, strategic updates, fleet movements, commercial developments, and regional deployments from cruise operators active in the Middle East market.
Four Seasons Explorer Tests Palau Operations
Four Seasons Explorer, the luxury brand’s 39-metre cruising catamaran, continues to serve as a mobile operations lab and floating resort in Palau, paving the way for a permanent land-based resort.
MSC Cruises Refreshes Eastern Mediterranean Programme for Summer 2026
MSC Cruises has unveiled strategic enhancements to its summer 2026 deployment in the Eastern Mediterranean, introducing new calls at Marmaris, Turkey, and the Greek island of Syros aboard MSC Lirica and MSC Divina.
Princess Cruises Scores Big: Full FIFA World Cup 26™ Coverage Secured for Entire Fleet
Princess Cruises has secured a major win for sports fans looking to travel next summer, announcing today that it will broadcast every single match of the FIFA World Cup 26™ across its entire 17-ship fleet.
Windstar Cruises Takes Delivery of New All-Suite Yacht Star Seeker
Windstar Cruises marked a historic milestone with the official handover of its newest all-suite yacht, Star Seeker, at WestSEA Shipyard in Viana do Castelo, Portugal. The ceremony on December 15 signals the start of final preparations ahead of the vessel’s transatlantic maiden voyage from Málaga to Miami.
MSC Cruises Shares Six Travel Trends Inspiring Guest Booking Behaviour in 2026
From sports fans extending their trips for major tournaments to the growing demand for digital detoxes in Alaska, MSC Cruises has unveiled the six pivotal trends driving guest bookings for 2026.
Havila Polaris Completes Historic Biogas-Powered Coastal Voyage
Norwegian operator Havila Voyages has completed a pioneering climate-neutral sailing with its vessel Havila Polaris, powered by biogas and battery energy, marking a major milestone for sustainable maritime travel.
Princess Cruises Announces Massive 2027-28 Australia Season
Princess Cruises has unveiled its 2027-28 Australian summer deployment, featuring Royal Princess, Grand Princess, and Sapphire Princess. Highlights include a 94-day Circle Pacific voyage and exclusive homeporting in Western Australia.
StarDream Cruises Sets Sights on Middle East Fly-Cruise Market
StarDream Cruises is gearing up for an increased focus on the Middle East’s fly-cruise market, following significant interest from Gulf travellers in their short-haul Asian itineraries and revamped brand launch.
MSC Cruises Expands Arabian Gulf Deployment with Three Additional Ships for 2025-26 Season
DUBAI, UAE — MSC Cruises has confirmed the deployment of three additional vessels to the Arabian Gulf for the 2025-26