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Luxury cruises

Luxury cruises
A look at the world's ultra luxury cruise companies and liners
A cruise ship operated by Adora Cruises, a Chinese cruise line, heads towards a port in China’s eastern Shandong province. Photo: Getty Images
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

Tourism

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

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.

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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’.

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?

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

Bermuda’s Monkey island where the American CIA experimented on monkeys. Photo: Lily Canter
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.

Australia

Australian cruise ship operator denies staff dressed in Ku Klux Klan fancy dress

P&O Cruises Australia said the staff, who appeared in all-white jumpsuits and cone-shaped hats, were actually dressed as ‘snow cones’.

Asia travel

Disney opens bookings for 2025 Asia cruises on its biggest liner

The Disney Adventure, a floating theme park, will make her maiden voyage from Singapore next December. Tickets go on sale on Tuesday.

Tickets for the maiden voyage of the Disney Adventure, scheduled for December 15, 2025, go on sale on December 10 this year. Photo: Disney Cruise Line
Hong Kong transport

Cruise operator ‘surprised’ by Hong Kong tourism minister’s sacking

Spectrum of the Seas ship arrives at new home port, as operator responds to departure of minister who oversaw chaotic terminal transport.

Friday marked the return of the 168,666-tonne Spectrum of the Seas, which can accommodate 5,622 guests. Photo: Dickson Lee
Tourism

What sets Disney cruises apart from its parks? The luxury experience

By 2031 the company will have 13 ships, up from its current five. These are billion-dollar investments – but Disney thinks they’re worth it.

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Luxury travel

What it’s like aboard a Ritz-Carlton cruise by superyacht

We set sail on the maiden voyage of the luxurious Ilma, the second ship to be launched under The Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection.

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