Cruise News

Carnival’s 26-hectare Celebration Key features five themed zones, freshwater lagoons, waterslides, swim-up bars, overwater villas and a private beach club.

What to expect at Carnival's new private islandCelebration Key opens July 2025 with giant lagoons, swim-up bars and overwater villas.

Aroya Cruises begins its first Mediterranean season from Istanbul after completing maiden Red Sea deployment.

Aroya cruises from the Red Sea to the MedThe Saudi cruise line sets sail from Istanbul for its inaugural Mediterranean season.

In 1956, Astoria (then Stockholm) collided with Andrea Doria off Nantucket, sinking the Italian liner and killing 46 people.

Goodbye to the world’s oldest cruise shipThe 77-year-old ship involved in a fatal collision in the 1950s is headed for the scrapyard.

Star Voyager’s Hong Kong homeport season has been extended to 14 November 2025, adding 24 new sailings across East and Southeast Asia due to strong demand.

StarCruises adds more stars to its Asian itinerary mapStar Voyager extends Hong Kong homeport with 24 new sailings to East and Southeast Asia.

Royal Caribbean will upgrade Ovation, Harmony, and Liberty of the Seas in 2026 with revamped decks, new dining, entertainment, and regional cruise itineraries.

Royal Caribbean is giving 3 ships a royal makeoverThe Ovation, Harmony, and Liberty of the Seas are set for major upgrades under the 2026 Amplified programme.

The Duffy and Friends Shop offers cruise-exclusive plush toys, apparel, and souvenirs.

What to bag from Singapore’s Disney cruiseDisney Cruise Line unveils Asia-exclusive souvenirs for its upcoming sailings on Disney Adventure.

From left: Dato Azman Shah Mohd Yusuf, CEO, MMC Port Holdings; Michael Goh, president, StarDream Cruises; Ooi Chok Yan, CEO, Penang Global Tourism; Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, editorial directior, Northstar Travel Group

Why Malaysia’s cruise market is on the up and upFrom homeport ambitions to new port developments, Malaysia is stepping up as a cruise gateway for Asia: CruiseWorld Malaysia...

From left: Irene Chua, VP, Northstar Travel Group; Constance Seck, regional director, sales & marketing, APAC, Scenic Tours; Mae Cheah, managing director, Asia, The Travel Corporation, Cynthia Lee, vice president – sales at StarDream Cruises; Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, editorial director, Northstar Travel Group

Why fly-cruise is the hot new comboCruiseWorld Malaysia 2025: As cruising rebounds in Asia, the fly-cruise segment is gaining strong traction.

From left: Irene Chua, VP, Northstar Travel Group; Chanet Ham, director, Xpedition Travel; Xinyi Liang-Pholsena, editorial director, Northstar Travel Group

How cruises are winning over incentive plannersCruiseWorld Malaysia 2025: Cruises are proving popular for corporate events, offering affordability, flexibility, and bonding...

Crystal’s 2028 World Cruise is a 150-night voyage aboard Crystal Symphony, visiting 84 destinations across 39 countries with exclusive events and curated shore experiences.

All aboard Crystal’s new wave of innovationCrystal rolls out 2028 World Cruise, enhanced travel agent tools, fresh flavours and new entertainment.