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Cruises

Gen Z and millennials are saving the cruise industry

Tourists standing on deck as the cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas enters the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal.
Tourists standing on deck as the cruise ship Brilliance of the Seas enters the Miraflores locks of the Panama Canal.

Australian cruise cancelled after death of passenger left on island

Ms Suzanne Rees was reportedly left behind on Lizard Island by the Coral Adventurer cruise ship., and was found dead a day later.
Ms Suzanne Rees was reportedly left behind on Lizard Island by the Coral Adventurer cruise ship., and was found dead a day later.

Woman found dead on remote Australian island after cruise ship left without her

Ms Suzanne Rees was reportedly left behind on Lizard Island by the Coral Adventurer cruise ship.
Ms Suzanne Rees was reportedly left behind on Lizard Island by the Coral Adventurer cruise ship.

Marina Bay Cruise Centre gets new check-in hall, transport area after $40m facelift

[EMBARGOED TILL OCT 29, 5.30PM]
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Ovation of the Seas cruise ship at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on Oct 23, 2025.
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS), managed by SATS-Creuers Cruise Services (SCCS), has completed a $40 million upgrade to enhancepassenger experience and accommodate the growing cruise travel demand in Asia.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)
[EMBARGOED TILL OCT 29, 5.30PM]
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Ovation of the Seas cruise ship at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore on Oct 23, 2025.
Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS), managed by SATS-Creuers Cruise Services (SCCS), has completed a $40 million upgrade to enhancepassenger experience and accommodate the growing cruise travel demand in Asia.
(ST PHOTO: LIM YAOHUI)

Singapore musician Nathan Hartono’s song to soundtrack Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas ship

Nathan Hartono's new song is inspired by his experience sailing on global cruise line Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas ship. He is seen here on board with his partner.
Nathan Hartono's new song is inspired by his experience sailing on global cruise line Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas ship. He is seen here on board with his partner.

Cruise ships as floating hotels: South Korean city showing strain of hosting Apec summit

A boat from Sea Special Attack Team (SSAT) patrols the Bomun lake near the venue for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea on October 20, 2025.
A boat from Sea Special Attack Team (SSAT) patrols the Bomun lake near the venue for the 2025 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation leaders' summit in Gyeongju, South Korea on October 20, 2025.

Royal Caribbean ship built for China now sails from Singapore

Would you fly to Florida for a Caribbean cruise? These Asian tourists do

Cruises taken by travellers departing from Asia average just four days, with some of them flying to the Caribbean for three or four night sailings that are part of a longer family vacation.
Cruises taken by travellers departing from Asia average just four days, with some of them flying to the Caribbean for three or four night sailings that are part of a longer family vacation.

Branded Content

Chef-crafted dining, tailored excursions: Enjoy these luxuries on your next 'seacation'

Whether you are a foodie or enjoy thrilling shore adventures, a cruise on Oceania Allura adds a touch of luxury to your itinerary.
Whether you are a foodie or enjoy thrilling shore adventures, a cruise on Oceania Allura adds a touch of luxury to your itinerary.

Man made fake threats about bomb on cruise ship after claiming to lose $2k at its casino

Neo Hui Ghim’s offence, which took place shortly after his trip ended, led to a two-hour boarding delay for another group of about 4,000 holidaymakers.
Neo Hui Ghim’s offence, which took place shortly after his trip ended, led to a two-hour boarding delay for another group of about 4,000 holidaymakers.

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