On the heels of AmaWaterways’ beautiful AmaDahlia celebrating the close of her first season on Egypt’s legendary Nile River in recent previous weeks, the luxury river cruise line also announced it will launch a second ship in Egypt. The second ship, named AmaLilia, after the sacred blue water lily flower of ancient Egypt, will set sail in 2024 to meet the growing demand for this exotic offering.

Dubai’s Department of Economy and Tourism (DET) has highlighted the city’s enduring popularity and diverse appeal as a leading cruise destination during the 2022 edition of Seatrade Cruise Global, a leading event for the global cruise industry, which took place April 27-29  in Florida, US.

The Scenic Group, which includes Emerald Cruises and Scenic Luxury Cruises & Tours, has cemented its commitment to drive growth from GCC, encompassing Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE.

Luxury river cruise line AmaWaterways celebrated the launch of its newest ship – Amaldahlia - on the Nile River on September 06, sailing the Secrets of Egypt & The Nile itinerary.

The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), has announced the resumption of cruise liners in Abu Dhabi starting from September 01 of this year, after months of closure in 2020 as a result of the strict COVID-19 precautionary measures.

Cruise Saudi is welcoming two global cruise industry experts who will be joining the Cruise Saudi team in Jeddah in the coming weeks, bringing a combined 58 years of experience to the organisation.

AmaWaterways have released their 2021-2022 The Secrets of Egypt & The Nile e-brochure, detailing the unparalleled journey that awaits travellers ready to discover ancient splendours along the world’s longest river.

The positive impact cruise tourism has had in Malta can also be witnessed in the destination’s wide array of accommodation establishments in varying categories.