CRUISE NEWS


Norwegian Cruise Line in $3bn deal with Prestige Cruises International

Norwegian Cruise Line has agreed to acquire Prestige Cruises International, the parent of Oceania Cruises and Regent Seven Seas Cruises in a deal valued at $3bn.


Cruise Asia heading to Seatrade Med

Cruise Asia by Destination Asia will be exhibiting at a pair of upcoming industry events: Seatrade Med in Barcelona.


Cambodia Visa Fee Increase

Cruise Asia would like to inform you that as of 1 October 2014, the fee for a Tourist Visa (Type T) at any international airport, border crossing or official seaport in Cambodia will increase to USD30. The new fee for a Business Visa (Type E) will increase to USD35.


Cruise Asia Heading to Hong Kong

Cruise Asia by Destination Asia will attend the 2014 Cruise Shipping Asia-Pacific conference and exhibition at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in Hong Kong on 20-21 November 2014, to showcase the very latest trends in cruise travel provided under the Cruise Asia umbrella.


Port Charges Lifted in the City of Osaka

The Port & Harbor Bureau of the City of Osaka in Japan recently lifted port charges for visiting cruise ships in a bid to increase convenience and attract more vessels.


RCL expands into Hong Kong

Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCL) is expanding its presence in the Asia-Pacific region with the opening of an office in Hong Kong, where it shall also homeport the Royal Caribbean International’s Voyager of the Seas.


Thailand back to normal

We would like to offer you a current update on the situation here in Thailand since the administration (NCPO) National Council for Peace and Order lifted the nationwide curfew on June 13, 2014.


Port upgrade

The port of Benoa on the resort island of Bali is going to be upgraded to convert it into a major hub for cruise ships.