LATEST CRUISE NEWS


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


Record Passenger Numbers at Kai Tak Cruise Terminal

Kai Tak Cruise Terminal, operated by Worldwide Cruise Terminals, achieved significant milestones in 2015, including a successful first major homeporting season, handling more passengers (228,809) than all the Hong Kong facilities in 2013.


First Welcome of the Season at MITT in Myanmar

Cruise Asia by Destination Asia welcomed the first passenger cruise ship (Oceania Insignia) of the 2015/2016 season to Myanmar International Terminal Thilawa (MITT) on October 4, 2015.


New MRT at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore

Adding to an already extensive transport network, Singapore opened a new MRT (Metro) station at Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore (MBCCS) on 23 November 2014.


Asian Ports Lead The Way

Asia continues to expand and improve its cruise infrastructure to satisfy the number and size of ships sailing in the region.


Marina Bay Cruise Centre Gets Upgrade

The Marina Bay Cruise Center (MBCC) occupies 28,000sqm with the capability to accommodate the world’s largest ships, making it one of Asia’s most iconic and important cruise terminals.


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.


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.