Coverage of cruise growth across Asia and the Far East, including homeport developments, deployment strategy, and connectivity trends influencing Middle East outbound markets.
Disney Cruise Line has named Disney Imagination as its first ship to sail from Japan, with Tokyo departures beginning in spring 2029 under the Disney Cruise Line Japan operation managed by Oriental Land Co., Ltd.
Scenic Group has partnered with Assam Bengal Navigation to expand onto India’s Brahmaputra River, committing to two ultra-luxury river ships in India by 2029–30 alongside Scenic Aura’s planned Hooghly programme from October 2027.
Cordelia Sky will begin sailing from Mumbai on 23 October 2026, offering Goa, Lakshadweep and Southeast Asia itineraries alongside 10 dining venues, a 930-seat theatre, pools, wellness facilities and dedicated children’s and teenagers’ spaces.
Royal Caribbean has expanded its 2027-28 Asia-Pacific programme with Ovation of the Seas from Brisbane, Voyager of the Seas across Australia and Asia, and a Singapore deployment for Navigator of the Seas through October 2027.
Windstar Cruises has opened its 2028/2029 Asia season aboard Star Seeker, offering 25 departures across Japan and Southeast Asia, alongside extended Star Collector voyages and land-based Cruise Tours in four regional destinations.
Crystal has marked the start of construction on Crystal Grace with a steel cutting ceremony at Fincantieri’s Marghera shipyard, ahead of the ship’s planned May 2028 delivery and June 2028 inaugural voyage.
Princess Cruises and the Singapore Tourism Board have entered a three year partnership that will deploy Diamond Princess, Sapphire Princess and Grand Princess from Singapore between 2027 and 2030, expanding regional itineraries and reinforcing Singapore’s cruise hub position.
Crystal has revealed summer and autumn 2028 itineraries for Crystal Grace, Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity, with bookings opening on 28 April 2026.
Luxury river expedition operator Aqua Expeditions has announced fresh Aqua Mekong sailings exploring Cambodia’s Upper Mekong and Tonl Sap regions, an exclusive Explorers Club trip led by geothermal expert Andrés Ruzo, and targeted promotions for 2026-2028 voyages.
The 6,000-passenger Disney Adventure has docked in Port Canaveral, marking a major milestone as she completes her transatlantic crossing en route to her new homeport in Singapore.
