Cruise news (Alexandria Egypt-tagged)
Passenger removed from Scarlet Lady ship following drug arrest
A 35-year-old Spanish passenger was removed from Scarlet Lady after being arrested by Greek authorities on alleged drug-related offences during the...
July 14, 2026- Accidents
Virgin's Atlantis LGBTQ+ charter cruise denied entry to Alexandria (Egypt) after Turkish port...
An Atlantis Events charter cruise aboard Virgin Voyages' ship Scarlet Lady was denied permission to call at Alexandria after Egyptian authorities...
July 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Star Flyer completes Egyptian voyage with calls at Alexandria, Port Said and Safaga
The tall-sailing/clipper cruise ship Star Flyer of Star Clippers has completed its spring 2026 season with a voyage to Egyptian ports, calling at...
July 7, 2026 - Accidents
Turkye cancel two port calls for LGBTQ+ charter cruise on Virgin's ship Scarlet Lady
Turkish authorities have prevented an LGBTQ+ charter voyage aboard Virgin Voyages’ adults-only ship Scarlet Lady from making its scheduled...
July 6, 2026 - Cruise Industry
AROYA Cruises launches Greek Islands programme for 2026 Mediterranean season
AROYA Cruises has inaugurated its first Greek Islands itinerary of the 2026 Mediterranean season, marking the expansion of the Saudi Arabian cruise...
June 27, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Egypt’s Alexandria Port records significant cruise activity in June
Alexandria Port (Egypt) recorded a significant month of cruise activity in June, welcoming more than 4,300 passengers and crew through the arrivals...
June 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Aroya Cruises (Saudi Arabia) resumes Red Sea operations from Jeddah in May
Aroya Cruises is set to resume its Red Sea programme in May, restoring operations from Jeddah and reinforcing the port’s role within Saudi...
April 22, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Azamara announces Winter 2027–2028 season with expanded port stays and new destinations
Azamara has unveiled its Winter 2027–2028 program, extending from October 16th, 2027 through April 28th, 2028, featuring 87 voyages designed to...
October 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Alexandria Port’s autumn surge signals Egypt’s cruise comeback
Egypt’s re-emergence as a major cruise destination is gathering momentum, with Alexandria Port recording a series of prominent ship calls...
October 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry
AROYA Cruises completes first Mediterranean season
AROYA Cruises, launched in late 2024 as Saudi Arabia’s first homegrown cruise line, is concluding its inaugural Mediterranean season while...
September 18, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Cairo hosts inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum to advance maritime tourism strategy
On June 1–2, 2025, Cairo will host the inaugural Cruise Egypt Forum under the theme “Navigate Egyptian Legacy.” This event marks...
May 31, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Alexandria Port enhances Egypt’s position as a Mediterranean cruise hub
The Alexandria Port Authority, under the leadership of Rear Admiral Ahmed Hawash, facilitated the arrival of the cruise ship Astoria Grande on the...
November 26, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line’s Grand World Voyage 2026 (ship MS Volendam) opens for bookings
HAL-Holland America Line has announced the opening of bookings for its 2026 Grand World Voyage. This ambitious 132-day cruise will take passengers on...
May 15, 2024 - Accidents
HAL-Holland America changes World Cruise 2025 itinerary (ship Zuiderdam)
HAL-Holland America Line has announced a revised itinerary for its 2025 Grand World Voyage aboard ms Zuiderdam, aiming to enhance safety and provide...
April 5, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Celestyal Cruises unveils new voyage to Egypt (Celestyal Journey ship)
Celestyal Cruises is set to embark on voyages to Egypt aboard its latest vessel - Celestyal Journey, which will assume the routes previously...
March 20, 2024