LATEST CRUISE NEWS


Newly Renovated Wat Arun in Bangkok Open to Visitors

The recent restoration of the iconic stupa of the Temple of Dawn, more commonly known as Wat Arun, has been completed in line with its original detailing and technical principles.


Sarawak Museum in Borneo Temporarily Closes for Restoration

The Sarawak Museum, the oldest in the Borneo, closed its doors for approximately 30 months from October 2017 for restoration works to its building and century-old artefacts according to Chief Minister Datuk Abang Johari Openg.


Cruise Asia Cambodia Upgrades Koh Rong Island Experience

Our Koh Rong Island Discovery program introduces one of Cambodia’s most pristine islands where life has an infectiously laid back pace and every view is simply spectacular.


Life in Venice of the East Excursion Reveals Timeless Bangkok

Bangkok has long been given the name ‘Venice of the East’ owing to several canals, locally known as klongs that connect the city of Bangkok along the Chao Phraya River.


Reducing Plastic Waste: Destination Asia Introduces Refillable Bottles

We live in a beautiful world that is currently drowning in plastic waste. Many of our rivers and oceans are swamped in plastic that is choking the life from them.


Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal to Receive a US$35 Million Makeover

Penang Port Sdn Bhd (PPSB) recently announced it will collaborate with Royal Caribbean Cruises in a joint venture to upgrade and improve Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal (SPCT) in Georgetown, Penang. The venture will enable berthing of larger cruise ships at … Continued


Penang Remains A Favorite Port of Call

Princess Cruises has announced it will continue to feature Penang as a port of call for its homeporting seasons out of Singapore for 2017-2018. Diamond Princess will make eight visits to Penang this season and Sapphire Princess will follow with … Continued


The Historic Sights of Matsuyama, Japan

From Matsuyama Port it is a short drive to the mighty Matsuyama Castle. A three-wing, three-story castle constructed by famous samurai Yoshiaki Kato in 1603. The castle is the symbol of Matsuyama City and sits atop Mt. Katsuyama in its … Continued