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Three people die on a cruise ship, authorities suspect hantavirus

Three more people on the Dutch cruise ship have fallen ill, one of them has been taken to a hospital in South Africa. The hantavirus is spread by rats and very rarely spreads from human to human.

Travel News

Cruise boom boosts employment: One job for every 20 passengers

The cruise tourism sector is establishing itself as a global engine capable of generating millions of jobs and billions in economic activity.

Travel News

Stranded cruise ships on way to Europe after passing Strait of Hormuz

TUI Cruises says its May itineraries ‘can go ahead as planned’ after the Mein Schiff 4 and Mein Schiff 5 ships safely departed the Arabian Gulf.

Iran

First cruise ship transits the Strait of Hormuz since Iran war began

Iran and the US said the strategic waterway, which has been effectively closed since the beginning of the war, will be fully open to commercial traffic for the remainder of the ceasefire

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Destinations

Why cruise passengers are missing out on Alaska’s ‘queen of fjords’

Tracy Arm, a majestic fjord located southeast of Juneau, is being skipped by major cruise lines this season following a massive landslide last summer.

Moments

These are the most elite travel experiences in the world

High-net-worth individuals can traverse the globe on the Four Seasons Jet or discover the real "white continent" with luxury camping experiences in Antarctica.

Moments

Heavy metal, GoT and cats: Quirky themed cruises to book this year

Blending hobbies and passions with travel and adventure, themed cruises are growing in popularity. These days, there’s a voyage for almost everyone.

Travel News

Celestyal cancels April cruises with ships stuck in the Middle East

The cruise line is unable to reposition its vessels from the Gulf region, while MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys revise winter 2026-2027 schedules.

Moments

This cruise allows passengers to live onboard – and bring their pets

Fabled Voyages is addressing a ‘key barrier’ to long-term travel, especially as interest in residential cruising grows among retirees, remote workers and long-stay travellers.

Travel News

Explora Journeys cancels next year’s Middle East cruises

A number of cruise ships have been stranded in the Middle East for the last few weeks due to the ongoing conflict.

Moments

Four Seasons just launched its first-ever yacht

Named Four Seasons I, the vessel will have just 95 suites on board and will sail around the Mediterranean in the summer followed by the Caribbean and Bahamas over the winter.

Travel News

World’s first hydrogen-powered cruise ship hits major milestone

Viking Libra will use a hybrid propulsion system, partially based on liquefied hydrogen fuel cells.

Moments

Inside the luxury cruise trend for museum-worthy art collections

From Picasso paintings brightening up the deck to workshops with renowned contemporary artists, here’s how cruising is going creative.

United Arab Emirates

German cruise passengers stranded in the Persian Gulf amid Iran attack

The Persian Gulf is currently a hot zone due to hostilities. The Strait of Hormuz is closed to shipping, except for ships with connections to China or Russia that can pass.

Moments

Mandarin Oriental to launch luxury river cruise along the Nile

The hotel group is also taking over two properties in Egypt, including the Old Cataract hotel where Agatha Christie is said to have penned Death on the Nile.

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European cruise trends: Smaller ships and cultural exchanges

Europe’s cruise sector is ushering in a new era as it adapts to overtourism pressures and shifting traveller priorities.