Cruise news (Manila Philippines-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic introduces dedicated SCUBA diving programs on Raja Ampat cruises
Swan Hellenic has expanded its expedition offering with the introduction of dedicated SCUBA diving programs on four East Asia voyages operating in...
January 20, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Astro Ocean Cruise’s ship Piano Land resumes Hong Kong homeporting after Malaysia season
The cruise vessel Piano Land has arrived in Hong Kong carrying approximately 1,700 passengers, representing the largest overseas inbound passenger...
January 11, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Philippine Ports Authority plans permanent cruise terminal on Manila Bay
The Philippine Ports Authority has prepared a development plan valued at approximately 5 billion pesos, equivalent to about USD 84 million, for the...
January 8, 2026 - Cruise Industry
Norwegian ZEM AS collaborates on Philippines’ first electric-hybrid ferry prototype
Norwegian company ZEM AS (Zero Emission Maritime Solutions) has entered into a partnership with the Philippine Association of Coastal and Inland...
November 8, 2025 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America Line announces Asia 2027–2028 schedule
HAL-Holland America Line has released details of its 2027–2028 Asian season. The program introduces three new ports in Japan—Hitachinaka...
October 17, 2025 - Accidents
4 Filipino crew members deported from Carnival Pride at Baltimore
Four Filipino crew members aboard Carnival Pride were detained and deported after the ship docked in the Port of Baltimore, Maryland, on September...
September 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Swan Hellenic's ship SH Minerva to undertake first Asia-Pacific cultural cruise series
Swan Hellenic will introduce its first cultural expedition cruises in the Asia-Pacific region in 2026, following the return of the SH Minerva to...
August 14, 2025 - Cruise Industry
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line makes historic first stop in Manila during transpacific voyage
CCL-Carnival Cruise Line, one of the largest global cruise operators, marked a milestone with its first-ever port call in Manila, Philippines...
October 20, 2024 - Cruise Industry
CCL ship Carnival Panorama resumes cruises after drydock refurbishment
Carnival Panorama, now sporting the red, white, and blue hull livery that has become the hallmark of CCL-Carnival Cruise Line, is set to return to...
October 11, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Philippines introduces visa waiver program to boost cruise tourism
The Philippines, recently named Asia's best cruise destination, has introduced a special visa waiver program to facilitate easier entry and travel...
July 21, 2024 - Cruise Industry
NCL rolls out new Asia-Pacific and Australia cruises for 2024-2026 seasons
NCL-Norwegian Cruise Line is set to launch 30+ new port-intensive cruises across the Asia Pacific, Australia, and New Zealand regions. These voyages...
May 23, 2024 - Accidents
Fatal ferry collision: Captain and 3rd Mate lost at sea south of Manila, Philippines
The Philippine Coast Guard has provided details regarding an unfortunate incident involving a small passenger ferry and a fast water taxi on January...
February 2, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Resorts World One inaugurates maiden voyage to Philippines
Resorts World Cruises inaugurates 2024 with the inaugural voyage of the Resorts World One ship to the Philippines. On the special 5-night roundtrip...
January 25, 2024 - Cruise Industry
HAL-Holland America's ship MS Westerdam visits 11 Asian countries in 2025-2026
HAL-Holland America's ms Westerdam is poised to embark on an immersive exploration spanning 11 captivating countries in Asia, unfolding her maritime...
January 10, 2024 - Cruise Industry
Resorts World One cruise ship commences voyages to Vietnam from Hong Kong China
The Resorts World One cruise ship's arrival in Nha Trang on Tuesday, November 14, followed by Da Nang on Wednesday, November 15, marks the official...
November 15, 2023