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‘Truly terrible’: Passenger describes escape after fatal fire breaks out on World Legacy cruise ship

A video uploaded on Tiktok shows passengers wearing life vests gathered at one of the decks.
A video uploaded on Tiktok shows passengers wearing life vests gathered at one of the decks.

Crew member dies after fire on cruise ship en route to Singapore; all 271 passengers evacuated

The fire on board World Legacy, a Liberia-registered passenger vessel, happened at about 4am, MPA said in a statement.
The fire on board World Legacy, a Liberia-registered passenger vessel, happened at about 4am, MPA said in a statement.

CEO Insights

Pickleball and foam parties: StarDream Cruises president on renewing the cruise experience

ST20251024_202585600183: Gin Tay/ wccruise/ Kang Wan Chern/
Portraits of Michael Goh, President of StarDream Cruises photographed onboard Genting Dream at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on Oct 24, 2025.
ST20251024_202585600183: Gin Tay/ wccruise/ Kang Wan Chern/
Portraits of Michael Goh, President of StarDream Cruises photographed onboard Genting Dream at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on Oct 24, 2025.

Travel News

Disney Adventure lights up Changi Airport’s Wonderfall with visual display

The three-minute animated show will feature scenes inspired by the seven themed areas on the Disney Adventure.
The three-minute animated show will feature scenes inspired by the seven themed areas on the Disney Adventure.

Boom for Busan as Chinese cruise lines steer clear of Japan amid Beijing-Tokyo tensions

Some 2,500 Chinese tourists arrived at Busan International Cruise Terminal on Feb 6, after disembarking from the Adora Magic City cruise ship.
Some 2,500 Chinese tourists arrived at Busan International Cruise Terminal on Feb 6, after disembarking from the Adora Magic City cruise ship.

Man, 27, dies on board cruise ship in S’pore; police do not suspect foul play

The Royal Carribbean Ovation of the Seas docked at Marina Bay Cruise Centre on Jan 19, after completing a three-night cruise to Penang, in Malaysia.
The Royal Carribbean Ovation of the Seas docked at Marina Bay Cruise Centre on Jan 19, after completing a three-night cruise to Penang, in Malaysia.

Branded Content

Setting sail from home: Magic awaits onboard the Disney Adventure

Disney Adventure Captain Mickey and Minnie
Disney Adventure Captain Mickey and Minnie

$11,000 super-yacht holidays may be the next splurge for Singaporeans

Luminara is The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's third super-yacht in its fleet, which is currently sailing Asia-Pacific.
Luminara is The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's third super-yacht in its fleet, which is currently sailing Asia-Pacific.

RSAF airlifts cruise ship passenger in need of medical attention to SGH

A RESCUE 10 H225M Medium Lift Helicopter was deployed for the rescue.
A RESCUE 10 H225M Medium Lift Helicopter was deployed for the rescue.

Global Design

Sail away with Chef Nobu: Dine on black cod plated on white fingerprint-resistant dinnerware

Chef Nobu Matsuhisa at a sake tasting at his restaurant  Umi Uma aboard Crystal Cruises.
Chef Nobu Matsuhisa at a sake tasting at his restaurant  Umi Uma aboard Crystal Cruises.

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.