Cruise News

From left: Wendy Yamazaki, Government Relations (Asia) Regional VP, Royal Caribbean Singapore and APAC; Diane Chiang, Director of Sales, Singapore and APAC; Chad Grospe, Vice President, Singapore and APAC; James Ng, Managing Director, BYD Singapore and Philippines; Anthony Teo, Managing Director, Vantage Automotive Limited; and Adelene Tan, Director of Sales and Marketing, Vantage Automotive Limited

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From left: Purwa Adi Gurnita, Garuda Indonesia; Eddy Soemawilaga, AirAsia; Irene Chua, Northstar Travel Group; Chee Chian Seah, Singapore Airlines; Xinyi-Liang Pholsena, Northstar Travel Group

Clear skies ahead for Southeast Asia aviationMore airports and regional air routes are giving Indonesia’s fly-cruise sector a powerful lift.

The Harbour on MSC World Asia is an outdoor activity zone with a swing ride, dry slide, ropes course, water features, and casual dining options.

MSC unveils new ships and high-tech onboard thrillsMSC World Asia debuts new entertainment while more ships join the fleet.

Nice’s mayor confronted a Royal Caribbean ship at Villefranche-sur-Mer, declaring it wasn’t allowed, amid efforts to restrict large cruise vessels.

French Riviera cities clash over cruise limitsNice’s mayor shouted “You are not allowed to be there” to Royal Caribbean’s docked ship.

Hwajing kicks off Southeast Asia cruise agent fam trip on Piano Land ahead of Malaysia sailings.

Agents assemble as Piano Land sets course for MalaysiaHwajing launches first cruise fam trip with agents as Piano Land gears up for Malaysian debut.

Cruise to Xiamen in two nights with new Star Voyager departures.

Hong Kong to Xiamen in 48 hours on Star VoyagerStarCruises launches weekend cruises from Hong Kong to Xiamen in September–November 2025.

Guests can purchase the cruise-exclusive merchandise including tote bags, batik-print tea towels, colourful plate sets, home décor items, collectibles, and a special lithograph.

Disney Cruise Line drops exclusive Singapore merchThe limited edition merchandise is only available for purchase on board the Disney Adventure.

Great Stirrup Cay is Norwegian Cruise Line’s 109-hectare private island in the Bahamas, featuring beaches, dining, and exclusive experiences for cruise guests.

NCL makes waves with giant waterparkNorwegian Cruise Line unveils plans for major 19-slide waterpark at its Bahamas private island.

High-impact dolphin interactions stress animals, and disrupt natural behaviours, making them incompatible with responsible and sustainable wildlife tourism practices.

Royal Caribbean scales back dolphin toursKey dolphin tour activities removed under Mexico’s updated regulations.

Environmental protection is a key focus of the new Red Sea cruise stipulations.

New rules for cruises in Saudi ArabiaService quality and passengers rights are enshrined in regulations.