LATEST CRUISE NEWS


Sarawak’s Borneo Cultures Museum Reopens

The Borneo Cultures Museum (BCM) in Kuching, closed since October 2017, has reopened in a 30,000sqm state-of-the-art building, and is Malaysia’s largest museum and the second largest museum in Southeast Asia.


Travelife Partner Sustainability Award Received by Destination Asia Japan

Destination Asia Japan has been awarded Travelife Partner and is one of just four companies in Japan to have reached this level of sustainability recognition. The award is a recognition for the long-term efforts and frontrunner position of Destination Asia Japan regarding sustainability and Corporate Social Responsibility.


Travelife Certified Sustainability Award for Destination Asia Indonesia

Congratulations to Destination Asia Indonesia on achieving the highest level of Travelife sustainability with Certification, and becoming one of just four companies in Indonesia to be Travelife Certified. The award is a recognition for the long-term efforts and frontrunner position of Destination Asia Indonesia regarding sustainability and corporate social responsibility.


Cruise Asia by Destination Asia Approved to use World Travel & Tourism Council Safe Travels Stamp

The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) produced global Safe Travels protocols, designed to help to rebuild confidence among travellers, and within the sector, so safe travel can resume once restrictions are eased.


Regional Director Alvin Materi Remarks on the Current Circumstances Involving COVID-19

A lot has changed in recent months since we first felt COVID-19’s impact to cruising in Asia. As a result, we are launching a centralized site where you can view the latest port and country restrictions affecting Cruise in Asia from Covid-19.


Princess Cruises base in the Land of Rising Sun

For 2015, its third season in Japan, Princess Cruises will deploy Diamond Princess but not Sun Princess, which is going to Australia. The line will also introduce cruises as short as three nights to appeal to local travelers seeking a quick get-away.


Cruise Asia (Thailand) by Destination Asia has Bangkok team changes

Cruise Asia by Destination Asia welcomed back tourist industry veteran Nipattra Boonsawart, who was appointed Cruise Asia manager in the Bangkok office.


Cruise Asia – Online access to superior cruise services

Cruise Asia by Destination Asia has launched a new cruise website to provide our valued customers with their first port of call when searching for new shore excursion products and innovative delivery ideas.