ILOILO CITY – Two international cruise ships visited world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province in the first week of November. THE MV Norwegian Jewel is one of two cruise ships that visited Boracay Island in the first week of November. (Serafin Javelona/Boracay-Malay Tourism...
LAND OF THE RISING SUN Norwegian Jewel in Japan Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) and its 56-year history of breaking boundaries celebrated its long-awaited return to Asia as Norwegian Jewel set sail from Tokyo and commenced its extensive six-month season of voyages in the region. As the first...
WELCOME TO PH SHORES The Philippines bests usual cruise destinations in Asia like Singapore, Japan, South Korea, Thailand The Philippines has proudly clinched the title Asia’s Best Cruise Destination 2023 at the prestigious World Cruise Awards. This notable achievement marks the first time the...
Buoyed by the recent citation of the Philippines as "Best Cruise Destination in Asia 2023", the Philippine Ports Authority (PPA) said it will step up the improvements of its port facilities including the construction of dedicated ports for cruise tourism. PPA General Manager Jay Daniel Santiago...
SAIL AWAY Norwegian Viva will sail from San Juan, Puerto Rico, in December 2023 for a season of Caribbean itineraries Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL) welcomed the very first guests to sail aboard the all-new Norwegian Viva , NCL’s highly anticipated new ship and second of the Prima Class, as it...
TACLOBAN CITY – Another cruise ship is slated to visit tourist destinations in at least four provinces in Eastern Visayas in November. The Department of Tourism-Regional Office 8 is conducting site inspections with Travel People Ltd. Inc. and Wallem Philippines Shipping Inc. in preparation...
SPLURGE ON THE SPLENDOR Enjoy a ride aboard the Seven Seas Splendor, an incredible and intimate luxury cruise ship in the Regent Seven Seas Cruises fleet Regent Seven Seas Cruises is elevating its culinary experiences to new heights with the introduction of 128 captivating culinary-focused shore...
Time for a new mission. Yet again we have a "Mission Impossible" movie, and of course, Tom Cruise is back, doing what he does best. We're not complaining though. Flying, falling off an airplane, or riding a motorcycle - each frame infused with Mr. Cruise's rugged good looks and death defying stunts...
It seems that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has struck a chord with fellow Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) leaders in Indonesia. (Photo from First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos via Facebook) Marcos wrapped the first day of his visit to Labuan Bajo in the company of First...
PAGSANJAN, Laguna – There is a new attraction in this town which local and foreign tourists can look forward to. THE Dubai-inspired Dhow Cruise introduces and set to sail initially on Sunday at the Bumbunan River corner of Balanak River in Barangay Poblacion in Pagsanjan, Laguna. (Photo via Danny...
ALAMINOS CITY, Pangasinan – M/V Star Breeze, a luxury cruise ship, docked at Hundred Islands National Park here on Palm Sunday. The Department of Tourism Region (DOT)-1 led by Director Joseph Francisco “Jeff” Ortega said the arrival of M/V Star is a welcome development in the return of cruise...
ILOILO CITY – An international cruise ship arrived at world-famous Boracay Island in Malay town, Aklan province for the first time since the pandemic began. MV Seabourn Encore is the first international cruise ship to visit Boracay Island since the pandemic began in 2020. (Wilmor Abejero...
