Royal Caribbean International’s Spectrum of the Seas made its much-anticipated return to Hong Kong on 23 November, resuming regional voyages with the city once again serving as its homeport. Royal Caribbean International has also confirmed four additional sailings to offer 16 cruises from the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal for the 2026–27 season. The ship’s comeback…
Home » CRUISE NEWS » More Voyages, More Adventures: Cruise Growth Sparks Travel Boom Published on October 31, 2025 Travellers now have more ways to explore Asia from the sea, as Royal Caribbean increases its cruise sailings from Hong Kong for the 2026-27 season. The move strengthens the city’s position as a vibrant travel gateway,…
Just as nuclear war, in all its sheer insanity, has returned to Hollywood and public attention, the leaders of the world’s two atomic superpowers seem to be doing their best to make the jitters worse. First, Russian President Vladimir Putin, who’s been breaking nuclear taboos for at least three years, boasted about a (new-ish) torpedo…
If you’ve been spending the winter dreaming about basking on a pool deck and visiting balmy climates, you’re in luck — Atlantis Events is back with an all-new Hong Kong to Singapore cruise. From November 16 to 28, the stunning Celebrity Solstice cruise ship will sail from Hong Kong to Singapore, with stops in Vietnam…
Hong Kong conducted its largest-ever counterterrorism drill, which saw strong levels of public participation, on Thursday afternoon at the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to simulate a terrorist attack on critical infrastructure. The drill, code-named “Bravelight”, aims to boost the city’s counterterrorism expertise and the coordination capability of different bureaus and departments for responding to various…
Star Voyager is sailing out on six new two-night cruises from Hong Kong to Xiamen starting 19 September 2025, with Friday evening departures and Sunday afternoon returns. The cruises depart from Ocean Terminal in Hong Kong and will be held on 19 and 26 September, 3, 17 and 31 October, and 14 November 2025. These…
Over 140 passengers and crew members aboard a Royal Caribbean International ship have been sickened by an unidentified illness, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s Vessel Sanitation Program said Wednesday. The ship, the Navigator of the Seas, was on a week-long, round-trip cruise that departed from Los Angeles on July 4. The ship made…
Alaskan authorities say they’ve found the body of a 62-year-old woman who disembarked from a cruise ship to take a hike and didn’t return. Marites Buenafe — who’s listed on the University of Kentucky Healthcare system’s website as a doctor — was traveling aboard the Norwegian Bliss, according to a missing persons bulletin issued by…
StarCruises has officially launched Star Voyager’s Hong Kong deployment, with 45 roundtrip sailings scheduled from 27 June to 14 November 2025. The ship departs from Ocean Terminal in Tsim Sha Tsui, offering 2, 3 and 5 Night Cruises to destinations across East and Southeast Asia. Shorter itineraries include 2 Night cruises to Kaohsiung and Sea-cation…
Elie Saab took a decidedly casual turn with his latest resort collection, leaning into denim, cotton twill trousers and capri leggings. The Lebanese house presented an elevated yet relaxed wardrobe, describing it as “trans-seasonal” – a lineup built on clean, crisp essentials. A quick unzip transformed a classic trench coat into a pleated skirt, while…