Destinations

Official: The best cruise destinations for 2017

Some of the world’s best and most exotic cruising destinations have been selected by the people who should know –  the world’s cruise lines. Both river and ocean ships are venturing to more remote destinations, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 14 2016
First Timers

The beginners guide to choosing a cruise

There are cruise newbies everywhere are knee-deep in cruise brochures trying to decide which cruise line to choose. As well travelled cruisers know, the cruise line is important – but don’t be fooled into thinking all […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 14 2016
News

Norwegian Cruise Line announces new ship for Alaska

In a cruise industry first, Norwegian Cruise Line has announced it will be building a new ship for the Alaskan waters. The new Norwegian Bliss will be the first ship custom-built to sail increasingly popular […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 14 2016
News

Silversea’s Silver Muse has eight specialty restaurants

Luxury Silversea Cruises new flagship ship, Silver Muse has abolished the main dining room concept and replaced it with eight bespoke restaurants. “Eight culinary experiences is unheard of, unprecedented, at this level of ultra-luxury and […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 14 2016
Destinations

Singapore’s ‘State of Fun’ has something for everyone

No Singapore holiday is complete without visiting Sentosa, one of Asia’s leading resorts just off the southern coast of this bustling city state. The 500-hectare island is home to an exciting range of themed attractions, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 10 2016
News

Luxury onboard the new Genting Dream

In one month, the new Genting Dream, Asia’s first luxury ship will be launched from Singapore. She is tipped to be spectacular with amazing onboard activities and facilities, decadent specialty restaurants and bars, and not […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 7 2016
News

Hold the phone, it might explode, say cruise lines

Major cruise lines like Royal Caribbean and Carnival are banning cruise passengers and crew members from using Samsung Galaxy Note 7 onboard its ships after fears of “dangerous explosions” caused by overheating. Just yesterday, a […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 7 2016
News

Holland America Line last to stub out balcony smoking

One of the last bastions for smokers has finally stubbed out lighting up on balconies, with Holland America Line this week issuing a new tobacco policy. But the modern electronic cigarette, which allows users to […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 7 2016
News

Where Aussies love to cruise in Asia

Singapore and Hong Kong are the new hot destinations for Australian cruisers. Royal Caribbean Line has doubled the number of Australian passengers heading to Asia to over 30,000 last year. This means that RCL has […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 7 2016
News

Carnival Spirit comes to the rescue of $20 million superyacht

The Carnival Spirit has come to the rescue of a $20 million luxury superyacht and its crew after they were stranded at sea for more than 24 hours. The Spirit which was in the area, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Oct 6 2016