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Luxury cruises

Luxury cruises
A look at the world's ultra luxury cruise companies and liners
Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. Photo: Edmond So
Hong Kong transport

Tender deadline for Hong Kong’s Kai Tak Cruise Terminal extended by 1 month

Submission deadline pushed back following requests from prospective bidders for more time to prepare for expanded scope and KPIs.

Singapore

Smoke, panic, fear: guests recall escape from burning Singapore-bound ship

Hong Kong transport

Star Cruises ‘fully prepared’ for next sailing after anger over axed trip

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Luxury yachts

Review | What it’s like to stay on The Ritz-Carlton’s Luminara superyacht

From Aman to Four Seasons, hotel groups are taking on the high seas with luxury cruises – here’s what it’s like on Ritz-Carlton’s Luminara.

A pool overlooking the sea on the Ritz-Carlton Luminara yacht. Photo: Handout
Tourism

Land ahoy! Cruise ships now come with their own ‘private’ islands

Norwegian to MSC are investing millions in grand resorts on Caribbean islands. Here are some where you can find relaxation, if not solitude.

China travel

China Tourism Group to chart new course in bid to dominate Asia’s cruise market

The combined venture will reportedly operate five cruise ships, with another under construction, as China strives to grow the industry.

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Asia travel

Chinese cruise ship to Japan diverts to South Korea amid China-Japan spat

Chinese cruise operators are looking to avoid Japanese ports amid rising tensions, which is expected to spur tourism demand for South Korea.

Adora Cruises’ Adora Magic City is pictured in Shanghai in 2024. The Chinese cruise ship has changed its schedule for December to avoid stopping at the Japanese ports of Fukuoka, Sasebo and Nagasaki as planned, according to a notice posted on the government website of South Korea’s Jeju province. Photo: Future Publishing via Getty Images
Tourism

Follow the route of a Pan Am Clipper on a Caribbean cruise to Colombia

A nostalgic 28-day cruise on the MS Zuiderdam will call at ports across the Caribbean on its way to Colombia, before returning to Miami.

Tourism

Why this European cruise around Italy is a foodie’s dream come true

Oceania’s latest vessel, Allura, has 12 dining venues, including four speciality restaurants, with half its crew dedicated to F&B operations.

Tourism

‘Unreal’: spend a night in a glass igloo atop an Arctic cruise ship at sea

Cantilevered over the ship’s edge, the National Geographic Endurance’s glass igloos let passengers enjoy an incredible night amid the fjords.

Travel blogger Gastronomictraveler from Taiwan describes his experience on the National Geographic Endurance as “unreal”
Tourism

What is a ‘micro cruise’? The rise of highly catered adventure-filled voyages

Smaller cruise ships offer luxury like huge liners but are able to access remote ports, allowing passengers to visit different holiday spots.

Aurora Expeditions’ Douglas Mawson has only 86 cabins. The ship is one of many that are part of a new trend in cruise holidays: highly catered adventure-seeking. Photo: Aurora Expeditions
Hong Kong tourism

Disney Cruise delay in Singapore leaves Hong Kong passengers frustrated, in limbo

Firm says shipbuilding issues caused maiden voyage of Disney Adventure cruise in Singapore to be postponed from December 2025 to March 2026.

Singapore

First voyage of Disney’s largest cruise ship from Singapore hits a snag

The company postponed Disney Adventure’s launch until March 2026, citing ‘unexpected delays in the shipbuilding process’.

Tourism

Luxury cruise through Bordeaux reveals the French wine region in a new way

Take in the vineyards, chateaux and villages on a river cruise through Bordeaux, with fine food, wine pairings and elegant accommodation.

Private wine tastings are a popular feature of Viking Cruises’ luxury trips through France’s Bordeaux wine region. Photo: Shutterstock
Tourism

Excitement tinged with dread. What my first cruise – solo, too – was like

Kevin Kwong was more interested in what was onboard the Norwegian Epic during his 10-day cruise than trips off it. Was it a good decision?

The Norwegian Epic cruise ship, operated by the Norwegian Cruise Line. A first-time cruise ship passenger joined the ship for a recent 10-day trip from Italy to Greece and back.
Tourism

Stunning sunrises, sea goddesses on Star Cruises’ Hong Kong comeback voyage

Star Cruises will make 45 trips from Hong Kong in 2025, to Taiwan, Japan, Vietnam and the Philippines. We joined its first one, to Taiwan.

China travel

Party at sea: why young Chinese have fallen in love with cruise ship holidays

Convenience, group bonding and affordable fares fuel the latest travel trend, analysts say.

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Japan

Japan’s cruise tourism makes splashing comeback as luxury travel demand booms

Demand for trips with swimming pools among a host of luxury amenities and entertainment has surged due to pent-up wanderlust.

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People welcome the Asuka II cruise ship at a port in western Japan’s Sakaiminato in 2021. Photo: Kyodo via Getty Images
Hong Kong tourism

Hong Kong seeking proposals to revamp Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

Authorities emphasise commitment to promoting the terminal for hosting more non-cruise and commercial events during off-peak seasons.

Hong Kong tourism

Cruise ship Star Voyager to make Hong Kong its home port from June to November

Operator making a comeback in Asia following the bankruptcy of Genting Hong Kong in 2022 due to pandemic.

Tourism

Cruise trends for 2025, from private islands to super luxury trips

Companies including Royal Caribbean, MSC Cruises and Carnival Cruise Line are placing big bets on where they think the industry is heading.

Royal Caribbean’s Allure of the Seas cruise ship docks at Labadee, the company’s private resort on Haiti, to which it recently suspended travel due to civil unrest. Photo: TNS
Tourism

Why cruise lines face near impossible sustainability goal

Cruise companies are heeding the call to be more sustainable but critics have a point: much more needs to be done.

A medium-sized liner can emit as much pollution as 12,000 cars, according to the Marine Pollution Bulletin. Photo: Shutterstock
Asia travel

Mekong cruise: a passage through history both ancient and modern

A journey along the Mekong River aboard AmaDara, from Siem Reap to Ho Chi Minh City, comes complete with reminders of the past both distant and recent.

The Philippines

Piracy threat prompts dark sail for cruise ship in Philippine waters

For passengers aboard the Queen Anne, their cruise holiday took a dramatic turn as they approached the Philippines.

Tourism

French Polynesian cruise shows every storm cloud has a silver lining

Cruise passengers forced off course by storms get a rare glimpse of the Marquesas Islands before the weather breaks for a postcard finish.

Hive Oa tribespeople host a dance for Windstar passengers who detoured to the Marquesas Islands. Photo: TNS
Asia travel

Recap | Explore Australia, from its Aboriginal history to its moon landing role

The land Down Under boasts diverse attractions for tourists, from ancient Aboriginal culture to its crucial roles in space exploration and the Apollo moon landing.

Kangaroo Island’s Remarkable Rocks with fire-damaged trees in the foreground, a reminder of the terrible fires of 2020. Photo: Carolyn Beasley
Tourism

Bermuda beyond the cruise hot spots and beaches

Bermuda may be a quick stop for Caribbean cruises, but those who stay for longer discover a laid-back archipelago focused on wreck-diving and cricket.

Tourism

Want the best Nile River cruise? 14 tips for a fantastic trip

Should you start in Cairo, Luxor or Aswan? Which temples to visit? What are typical prices? Here’s how to have the best Egypt river trip.

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