Disney’s first Japan cruise ship sets sail in 2029
The vessel will be part of Disney Cruise Line’s Imagination class and is expected to feature the entertainment, dining experiences and guest services…
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170-foot drops and swim-up bars: Your new dream destination
Norwegian Cruise Line has opened the nearly six-acre Great Tides Waterpark at Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas, offering family-friendly water slides,…
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Disney Believe to set sail in 2027
The Disney Believe joins Disney Cruise Line’s expanding fleet as the company continues to introduce new ships and experiences for families around the world.
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Fork furor
A Hong Kong sukiyaki buffet faced complaints over an early shutdown and alleged staff remarks, while Carnival Cruise Line addressed a viral hygiene incident…
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Plan a Christmas cruise now: Why not?
A holiday travel column explores why Christmas planning begins as early as July, from luxury hotel traditions to the enchanting Christmas Markets on the Rhine,…
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French cruise line eyes Iloilo
Luxury cruise operator Compagnie du Ponant is evaluating Iloilo City and Guimaras as potential Asian cruise stops, boosting Western Visayas’ bid to attract…
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Filipino gets U.S. prison term for identity theft
A Filipino national has been sentenced to more than four years in prison in the United States for impersonating a U.S. citizen and using stolen identities to…
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Babies only
Mixed reactions emerge over new cruise buffet dining restrictions by Costa Cruises and hygiene disputes at Incheon International Airport baby care rooms,…
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Balangay: Shared symbol of unity
A modern replica of the ancient balangay boat, the B.B. Florentino Das sails through the Pasig River in Manila, reviving Southeast Asia’s shared maritime…
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'The towels may finally be losing' — how cruise lines are fighting the tyranny of the poolside towel placeholders
Cruise lines are finally cracking down on poolside ‘chair hogs,’ with Norwegian Cruise Line leading the charge against towel-reserved loungers. Discover how…
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Anne Curtis stuns with C-drama heartthrob Zhang Linghe in New York
Anne Curtis made another global fashion statement as she attended Gucci’s “GucciCore” showcase in New York City, joining Thai actress Davika Hoorne and Chinese…
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Stomach bug outbreak hits British cruise ship
There were no severe cases, and that asymptomatic individuals were now free to disembark.
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Filipino crewmen’s immigration woes — redux
As this corner observed last year, considering the online surfing habits of young people nowadays, as well as the loosely regulated sexual content of…
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Hantavirus cruise ship heads to Netherlands after mass evacuation
The outbreak is believed to have begun before departure from Argentina, where hantavirus is endemic, with possible onboard transmission under investigation.
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Hantavirus ship evacuation: 94 flown home
A large-scale evacuation of nearly 150 passengers from a cruise ship struck by a hantavirus outbreak in Spain’s Canary Islands is nearing completion, with…
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Paratroopers land in island, bring medical aid to Hantavirus patient
Vital oxygen supplies and other medical aid were air-dropped almost simultaneously.
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More hantavirus cases in ‘limited’ outbreak, WHO warns
The World Health Organization warns that more hantavirus cases may emerge after an outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship killed three passengers, though…
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