Cruises
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Explora Journeys signs LOI for first luxury river ships.
With the signing of a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Dutch shipbuilder Den Breejen Shipyard to build its first river ships, Explora Journeys is getting ready to enter the luxury river cruise market. Explora Journeys intends to expand its hospitality concept beyond ocean voyages to some of Europe’s most notable rivers. Since its inception, the company has centred its ocean…
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Scenic Tours APAC and Polarverse Seacations promote their ocean yachts in India.
In order to increase the visibility of Scenic Ultra-Luxury Cruises and Emerald Luxury Cruises’ ocean yacht experiences in the Indian market, Scenic Tours APAC has partnered strategically with Polarverse Seacations. As part of the partnership, Polarverse will collaborate with the Singapore-based APAC team of Scenic Group to expand the Scenic and Emerald ocean boat brands in India, with an emphasis…
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Lebaran 2027 cruises from Jakarta to Singapore by StarCruises.
In March 2027, StarCruises will provide unique four-night round-trip cruises on Star Voyager between Jakarta and Singapore, scheduled to coincide with the Lebaran (Hari Raya Aidilfitri) celebration. On March 7 and 11, 2027, the sailings will leave Tanjung Priok in Jakarta, and on March 5, 9, and 13, they will leave Singapore. Travellers in both markets can start their trip…
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67% of Indians favour multi-destination travel, driving interest in European cruises.
According to new research commissioned by Royal Caribbean, Indian tourists are very interested in multi-destination cruise as they hunt for methods to see more of Europe in a single visit. A YouGov study from the Philippines, Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, and India found that 67% of Indian respondents thought it would be interesting to take a cruise and see several European…
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Cordelia Sky will launch from Mumbai on October 23.
On October 23, 2026, Cordelia Cruises will launch its newest ship, the Cordelia Sky, from Mumbai, extending its cruise line with destinations throughout Southeast Asia and India. Cordelia Sky, which is 258 meters long and weighs 77,104 gross tonnes, has 1,002 cabins that can hold 2,004 people at double occupancy. A variety of eating, entertainment, fitness, sports, and family-friendly amenities…
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Norwegian Cruise Line unveils Great Stirrup Cay’s Great Tides Waterpark
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) launched Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay, its 270-acre private island destination in The Bahamas, after an exclusive preview for government officials, travel partners, journalists, content creators and other guests. The approximately six-acre waterpark debuted on September 4, 2026, with 19 waterslides, an immersive river, cliff jumps, a family splash zone, and new food and…
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Carnival Cruise Line launches Carnival Rewards.
Carnival prizes, a new loyalty program, expands how visitors may earn prizes and status across their cruise line interactions. Carnival Rewards Points can be spent for cruises and certain onboard experiences, while Status Qualifying Stars define membership status and benefits. A lifetime sailing days milestone recognition program is also introduced. The new cruise loyalty program rewards guests for qualified spending…
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Disney Adventure to call Langkawi on some Singapore sailings.
Starting on December 31, 2026, Disney Cruise Line will make Langkawi, Malaysia, a port of call for Disney Adventure on a few four-night sailings from Singapore. With the addition, Disney Adventure will make its first port call in Langkawi, allowing visitors to combine days at sea with a Southeast Asian island experience. On December 31, 2026, the first itinerary that…
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Scenic and STIC expand river cruises in India
Scenic Tours APAC partnered with STIC GSA Services Private Limited to boost Scenic Luxury River Cruises and Emerald River Cruises in India. STIC’s travel trade ties, market expertise, and distribution network in India will complement Scenic Group‘s river cruise portfolio. The agreement will boost brand exposure, travel trade involvement, and luxury river cruises among high-net-worth Indian visitors. STIC will cooperate…
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Norwegian Aura will debut NCL’s first Indian restaurant at sea.
Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) has announced a range of new dining, wellness and entertainment experiences aboard Norwegian Aura, its largest ship and the latest addition to its Prima Plus Class. The ship is scheduled to begin sailing in May 2027, introducing several new concepts designed to give guests greater choice, relaxation and entertainment. One of the key highlights will be…
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