Cruise news (Aqaba Jordan-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Cruise Saudi unveils AROYA as flagship of new luxury line
Cruise Saudi has announced the renaming of its first vessel, now known as AROYA, operated by AROYA Cruises. The name AROYA, derived from the words...
July 24, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Viking celebrates float out of Hathor: Nile River fleet continues growth
Viking, a prominent name in maritime travel, recently marked a significant milestone in the construction of its latest vessel, the Viking Hathor...
March 28, 2024 - Accidents
Silversea's Silver Moon alters route amid Red Sea security concerns
Due to security concerns raised by Yemen's Houthi rebels, Silversea's vessel Silver Moon adjusted its cruise schedule from January 6 to 16, 2024...
January 16, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Silversea Cruises' ship Silver Moon starts Aqaba Jordan's winter season
On Saturday, January 6, the Aqaba Cruise Ship Terminal (Petra, Jordan) extended a warm welcome to Silver Moon, heralding the commencement of the 2024...
January 8, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Winter 2023-2024 season starts at Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal (Zayed Port)
The 12-deck, 600-passenger ship Crystal Symphony, operated by the 2023-relaunched company Crystal Cruises, has become the first vessel to dock at...
November 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Viking Cruises adds two new Nile River ships in Egypt - Hathor (2024) and Sobek (2025)
Viking has opened bookings for voyages on its upcoming Nile River ship Viking Sobek, scheduled to debut in 2025. This vessel will become the 6th...
September 16, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC to deploy 3 ships on 2023-2024 Middle East cruises
In the upcoming winter 2023-2024 season, MSC Cruises is set to make significant additions to its Middle East itineraries. To support this expansion...
September 6, 2023 - Cruise Industry
MSC Cruises opens sales for winter 2024-2025 season
MSC Cruises has opened bookings for their Winter 2024-2025 season sailings, offering an array of exciting itineraries across various destinations...
August 3, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America opens bookings for 2025 Grand World Voyage & Grand Voyage: Pole to Pole
After a successful pre-booking period, HAL-Holland America officially commenced public bookings on May 24th for its 2 newest Grand Voyages. These...
May 26, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Windstar releases cruise schedule through summer 2025
The Xanterra Parks & Resorts-owned ultra-premium cruise line Windstar announced its deployment through the summer of 2025, with key...
May 15, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's first 'Pole-to-Pole' World Cruise (2025) meets a simultaneous 124-day Grand...
HAL-Holland America Line scheduled its 133-day "Pole-to-Pole World Voyage" (roundtrip from Florida USA) in 2025, alongside a simultaneous 124-day...
April 21, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Jordan's new Aqaba Cruise Terminal welcomes its first ship
Port Aqaba (Jordan) officially inaugurated the new Aqaba Cruise Terminal on Monday, January 23rd. Deputizing for Prime Minister Bisher Khasawneh...
January 24, 2023 - Cruise Industry
Port Aqaba-Petra (Jordan) receives first cruise ship with ~4000 tourists
Port Aqaba (Petra, Jordan) on Monday, January 2nd, received the first cruise ship of the New 2023, MSC Splendida, which carried ~4000 passengers from...
January 2, 2023 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America introduces 2023 Grand Africa Voyage
On HAL-Holland America Line’s Grand Africa Voyage, passengers can go in search of the “Big Five” of Africa and experience a variety...
September 11, 2022 - Cruise Industry
Windstar to offer cruises to the Red Sea and Persian Gulf (2023-2024)
Windstar’s newest offering includes voyages to the Red Sea and the Persian Gulf – a first for the ultra-luxury travel brand. The new...
August 24, 2022