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Luxury cruises

Luxury cruises
A look at the world's ultra luxury cruise companies and liners
The MV Hondius anchored off Cabo Verde. Photo: AP
Disease

Spain opens port to virus-hit cruise ship as rare Andes strain confirmed

Madrid steps in to help the MV Hondius, a luxury cruise ship at the centre of an international health scare.

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Disease

Deadly hantavirus may have spread between humans on cruise, but risk low: WHO

Hong Kong transport

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

Singapore

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

An Indonesian crew member of the World Legacy died in the blaze, which was extinguished by Singapore’s marine firefighters.

A fire broke out on deck nine of the World Legacy, a Liberia-registered cruise ship, on Friday. Photo: Facebook/MPA.SG
Hong Kong transport

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

Cruise operator apologised for cancelling three-day, two-night voyage to Xiamen on Friday evening.

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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.

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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.

Major cruise lines such as Disney, MSC, Norwegian and Carnival have their own islands and operate resorts exclusively for passengers on their ships, mainly in the Bahamas. But do they offer the solitude associated with Caribbean island escapes? Photo: Disney Cruise Line/dpa-tmn
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.

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.

A 28-day Caribbean cruise follows the route of old Pan Am Clippers, long-distance planes from the 1930s. Photo: TNS
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.

The 804-foot (245-metre), 1,200-guest Allura vessel by Oceania Cruises has 12 dining venues, including four speciality restaurants. Photo: Oceania Cruises
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.

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.

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.

People watch a Disney Adventure cruise ship depart from a harbour in Germany. Photo: AP
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’.

Spectators watch the departure of the Disney Adventure cruise ship from a harbour in Wismar, Germany, on September 1. Photo: AP
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.

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?

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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.

Star Cruises’ Star Voyager ship will make 45 trips from Hong Kong in 2025, marking a comeback for the line whose parent company, Genting Hong Kong, went bankrupt in 2022.
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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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.

The Culture, Sports and Tourism Bureau is “inviting the market to submit expressions of interest” to enhance the use of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal. Photo: Edmond So
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.

The 1,800-passenger Star Voyager liner was set to commence deployment from Hong Kong as its home base on June 27. Photo: Getty Images
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.

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.

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.

Aerial view of sunset over the Mekong river in My Tho, Vietnam. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

The Queen Anne is a veritable floating city capable of hosting nearly 3,000 passengers and more than 1,200 crew members. Photo: Shutterstock
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.

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.

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