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Why 90,000 South Africans booked local cruises in 2024/2025

Explore the rising trend of local cruises among South Africans, with over 90,000 travellers embracing ocean-bound getaways in the 2024/2025 summer season.

Travel South Africa
Sarene Kloren|Published

Charting new waters: three next-gen superyachts set to redefine luxury cruising

Emerald Cruises sets sail into 2027 with new superyachts and river cruise innovations.

Travel World
Alyssia Birjalal|Published

Watch VideoCunard’s Queen Anne cruise ship arrives in Cape Town

Cape Town welcomes Cunard’s magnificent Queen Anne, the newest luxury liner, making her South African debut.

Travel South Africa
Sarene Kloren|Published

Cunard’s Queen Anne faced pirate threat on maiden voyage

Cunard’s Queen Anne issues a piracy warning to passengers as it navigates through dangerous waters in Southeast Asia.

Travel World
Sarene Kloren|Published

Cape Town gears up for an unprecedented cruise season: record numbers expected

March marks a significant month for Cape Town's cruise tourism, with 24 ship calls expected and a projected economic boost for local businesses.

Travel South Africa
ZamaNdosi Cele|Published