StarCruises unveils Star Voyager departures from Port Klang, 28 May – 6 June
Marking a grand return to Malaysian waters, the revitalized StarCruises brand proudly announces the arrival of the Star Voyager at Port Klang Cruise Terminal (PKCT) on 28 May, just in time for the school holidays. With over 30 years of cruising excellence across Asia and beyond, StarCruises is set to rekindle the excitement of sea travel for Malaysian vacationers. The first sailing is scheduled to depart on 28 May, with three additional special sailings scheduled on 31 May, 3 June, and 6 June 2025. These 3 Night Cruises offer a captivating itinerary from Port Klang to Medan and Singapore, before returning to Port Klang – perfect for families and holidaymakers…
Ambassador Cruise Introduces ‘Dining Under the Stars’ on Halong and
Lan Ha BaysLeading boutique cruise operator Ambassador Cruise has launched a remarkable dining experience under the starlit skies of UNESCO World Heritage listed bays Halong and Lan Ha. The new ‘Dining Under the Stars’ concept on Ambassador Cruise’s overnight cruises features two menus, crafted by executive chef Nguyen Gia Thien, accompanied by live entertainment on the luxurious vessels’ elegant 360-degree sundecks. Softly-lit, white tablecloth service and an incredible backdrop of myriad limestone karsts silhouetted against the night sky evoke a romantic atmosphere. Guests choose between international and Vietnamese dinner menus; both underpinned by fresh, premium ingredients. As part of the five-course “Heritage By Night” menu, guests select two main courses from five…
Banyan Tree Samui launches speedboat tours to Thailand’s ‘White Lotus’ Islands
In the final captivating scene of The White Lotus, the lead characters of the hit HBO series – or should we say ‘the survivors’, following a cascade of deadly shoot-outs at the ill-fated mythical hotel – are seen departing Koh Samui on a motorboat and sailing into the sunset, and presumably towards some form of redemption; such is the dark humour of this wonderfully popular satirical TV drama. Set-jetting fans of The White Lotus and visitors to the tropical island of Koh Samui can now recreate this voyage among the lush islands and limestone cliffs of Mu Ko Ang Thong National Marine Park courtesy of a luxury hotel, Banyan Tree…
Metropole Hanoi Marks 50th Anniversary of War’s End with Special Bomb Shelter Tours
As the world prepares to mark the 50th anniversary of the end of the U.S.-Vietnam War, guests at one of Southeast Asia’s most storied hotels are invited to revisit the conflict’s history in a unique and personal way. Sofitel Legend Metropole Hanoi’s special ‘Path of History’ tour includes a visit down into the hotel’s underground bomb shelter, which shielded visitors including Joan Baez, Jane Fonda and others during wartime air raids. The bunker was closed and sealed after the 1964-1975 conflict before being rediscovered by chance during the renovation of the hotel’s Bamboo Bar in 2011. The war ended April 30, 1975. The tour, led by a Metropole historian, is…
Oceania Cruises Set to Take Guests to The Stars and Back with Five Exceptional 2026 Solar Eclipse Sailings
Oceania Cruises®, the world’s leading culinary- and destination-focused cruise line, today announced four additional 2026 solar eclipse sailings, providing guests with five exceptional itineraries to view the cosmic event – the most for any cruise line globally. The collection of once-in-a-lifetime voyages will see guests perfectly positioned to experience the phenomenon on August 12, 2026, off the shores of Ireland, Iceland, Portugal, and the United Kingdom. Each of the itineraries will navigate prime locations within the eclipse’s path, maximizing viewing conditions at sea. With Oceania Marina™ positioned in the path of 100 percent totality and Oceania Insignia™, Oceania Sirena™, and two voyages aboard Oceania Vista® each in the path of more than 90 percent totality, these sailings promise an unforgettable experience…
