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Destinations

Destination: Myanmar

Over the past few years, Myanmar has gone from a niche hot spot to one of the most in-demand destinations. The country is home to bustling markets, numerous parks and lakes, and the towering, gilded […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
Destinations

Ports: Myanmar

  BAGAN Who goes there: AmaWaterways, Avalon Waterways, Azamara Club Cruises, Belmond, Pandaw, Sanctuary Ananda, Scenic (from late 2016), Travelmarvel. Cruisers like: Over three centuries, more than 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas and monasteries were constructed […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
Destinations

Ports: Malaysia

  MELAKA Who goes there: Costa, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Seabourn, Silversea Cruises. Cruisers like: The influences of traders and colonists – Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese, Malay and British – all come together here. An […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
Destinations

Destination: Malaysia

The Malaysian government plans to develop a “Straits Riviera”, which will include purpose-built integrated cruise terminals in Penang, Port Klang, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi, Melaka and Kuching. Lines such as Royal Caribbean, Star Cruises and Star […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
Destinations

Destination: Japan

One of the most visited Asian countries by cruise, Japan has numerous fascinating attractions, from the bright neon lights and skyscrapers of Tokyo to volcanic towns such as Kagoshima. Cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
Destinations

Destination: Brunei

It may still be a lesser-known Southeast Asian destination, but Brunei is seeing a steady, slow growth in cruising. Muara Port gives cruise visitors a warm, traditional welcome when they arrive at Muara Port on […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
Destinations

Ports: Japan

  AOMORI Who goes there: Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Seabourn, Silversea. Cruisers like: There isn’t a lot to see in Aomori itself, but there are plenty of attractions nearby. A […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
Destinations

Destination: Indonesia

Indonesia, the largest group of islands in the world, has a number of beautiful destinations visited by cruise lines, including P&O Australia, Carnival, Princess Cruises, Crystal Cruises and Celebrity Cruises. The most popular Indonesian destination, […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
Destinations

Destination: Cambodia

Ocean cruising in Cambodia attracts some big lines such as Princess Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn, AIDA Cruises, Cunard and P&O Cruises. The Mekong River hosts CroisiEurope, Aqua Expeditions, Avalon Waterways, APT, Scenic, Uniworld […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
Destinations

Destination: China

China is the fastest growing region for cruise and its terminals now welcome a number of international cruise lines such as Royal Caribbean, P&O Cruises, Azamara Cruises as well as high-end ships from Seabourn, Silversea […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
Destinations

Ports: Indonesia

  BENOA, BALI Who goes there: Azamara Club Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Crystal Cruises, Holland America Line, Princess Cruises, Royal Caribbean. Cruisers like: If time allows, visitors take a day trip to the volcanoes and temples […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016
Destinations

Ports: China

DALIAN Who goes there: Hapag-Lloyd Cruises, Holland America Line, Royal Caribbean, Oceania Cruises, Regent Seven Seas Cruises, Seabourn, Silversea. Cruisers like: Dalian is famous for its lawns, squares, fountains and gardens. Its former mayor started […]

WORDS BY Bernadette Chua . Mar 2 2016