Cruises

S-E Asia cruise industry raked in $12.7b in 2024, Singapore drove nearly half of passenger traffic

Spend per passenger in the region was 2.4 times the global average, at US$2,564 (S$3,260) per visit, according to a study.

US teen charged with murdering his stepsister on cruise

At the time Ms Anna Kepner's body was found, the ship was in international waters, en route to Miami.

Commentary

Mega cruises are reinventing the modern holiday

ssdisney - ST20260310_202611600208 Gin Tay. ssdisney. Passengers dressed up as Disney characters at MBCC for Disney Adventure’s Maiden Voyage at Marina Cruise Centre on Mar 10, 2026.
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No ports, no problem: Why cruises to nowhere still exist

Cruise to nowhere sailings are still available, drawing first-time cruise-goers who want to experience a holiday at sea.

Disney’s next act isn’t streaming. It’s floating

Theme parks have been the mainstay of Disney's business for years, but cruise ships could define its future.

Genting Dream, Star Voyager passengers to pay fuel surcharges from March 20 amid Iran war

The cruise operators added that the surcharge will be reviewed in line with fuel price movements and may be adjusted.

Global Design

A tasting flight of Scandinavian design: Retro-cool, pristine and not only about Ikea

Kristiansand's public sunbathing areas in Norway (left) and the Oslo Opera House with floating saunas in the foreground.

‘Very, very excited’: Passengers set off on Disney Adventure cruise’s first voyage from S’pore

The Disney Adventure cruise ship docked at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore sets off on its first public sailing on March 10.

7 must-dos on Asia’s first Disney cruise, the Disney Adventure

Hug your favourite Disney characters, watch stunning Broadway-style shows and try all the quick-service food kiosks.

Middle East war traps 20,000 seafarers, 15,000 cruise passengers in Gulf

Since war erupted on Feb 28, the IMO has recorded seven incidents involving ships in the region that have resulted in two deaths and another seven people wounded.

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