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Lessons from the High Arctic

An expedition cruise from Greenland to Canada shows that real luxury goes beyond butler service – it’s the opportunity to truly connect with local communities and culture

Cruise executives say older Gen Zs, now in their late twenties, and millennials are increasingly choosing ocean-based holidays.

Gen Z is saving the cruise industry

Bookings from younger passengers have allowed operators to defy the gloom in the rest of the travel sector

The Seven Seas Explorer in Alaska.
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Conquering the Pacific Ocean

Crossing the world’s largest body of water is a lesson in what makes life unforgettable

An artist's impression of the Disney Cruise Line's new ship, which will dock in Singapore from 2025.

Disney’s first Asia-based cruise ship to start maiden trip from Marina Bay on Dec 15, 2025

Disney Adventure will port in Singapore for 5 years in tie-up with STB; move is expected to generate jobs

Disney’s experiences business, which includes its domestic and international parks and cruise line, accounted for more than one-third of the company’s revenue in the March quarter, and nearly 60 per cent of its operating income.

Disney to add new ship in Tokyo to expanding cruise business

WALT Disney unveiled plans on Tuesday (Jul 9) to launch a new cruise ship that will set sail from Tokyo starting in fiscal 2028, adding a ninth vessel to the brand’s growing fleet.

Prima Flour Mills is among the buildings that the authorities could be considering retaining in the long term.

Heritage of city ports’ structures under study ahead of Greater Southern Waterfront development

AHEAD of the redevelopment of Singapore’s city ports as part of the Greater Southern Waterfront, the authorities are studying the area’s structures and buildings to see if they can be used to enhance ...

Norwegian’s quarterly revenue increased to US$2.19 billion, but missed expectations of US$2.24 billion.

Cruise operator Norwegian lifts 2024 profit view, but Q1 sales miss hits shares

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line Holdings raised full-year profit forecast on Wednesday (May 1) after it topped first-quarter earnings estimates, betting on higher ticket prices and record demand for cruise vaca...

Viking’s IPO comes as the US IPO market is showing signs of a rebound.

Cruise operator Viking prices IPO within range to raise US$1.54 billion: source

Cruise operator Viking priced its initial public offering (IPO) within its targeted range at US$24 per share on Tuesday (Apr 30), according to a person familiar with the matter.

S&P’s two-notch upgrade now puts Carnival on par with its competitor Royal Caribbean Cruises, which is also rated "BB-" by S&P.

Carnival’s credit rating boosted by S&P after quarterly results

S&P Global Ratings upgraded Carnival’s credit rating two notches to “BB-” on Friday (Dec 22), a day after the cruise operator posted better-than-expected results, helped by relatively strong bookings ...

Travellers are looking to cruises in 2024 because they are still cheaper than land-based alternatives.

Travellers ready to set sail on cruises at record levels next year

NEXT year is looking like a banner year for cruise vacations, as travellers across all income and budget levels have been booking voyages at greater volumes than even before the Covid-19 pandemic, acc...