ANN/CNA – With Singapore a port of call to several cruise liners such as Genting Dream, Spectrum of the Seas and Silver Muse, it makes sense that Disney Cruise Line is making Singapore its home port in its Southeast Asia debut.
Disney, along with Marvel Studios, is a household name around the world and has a strong fan following in the West and Asia. A partnership with Disney will propel Singapore to a premier cruise hub, making it stand out from regional competitors like Hong Kong, Thailand and Malaysia.
It has been a while since Singapore announced a new visitor attraction, especially when compared to the flurry of activity in the early 2010s. 2010 to 2012 saw a major transformation of the Sentosa Island through the launch of Universal Studios Singapore, SEA Aquarium and Resorts World Sentosa. In the Marina Bay Precinct, Marina Bay Sands opened its doors in 2010, followed by the ArtScience Museum in 2011 and Gardens By The Bay in 2012.
Since then, new attractions have been few and far between. The collaboration with Disney cruise will bring much-needed buzz to the local tourism scene in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Visitors from North America, Europe and East Asia can take advantage of fly-cruise options in embarking on the Disney cruise. A good proportion of passengers will extend their stay in Singapore and visit other attractions, contributing to local transportation, accommodation, retail and food and beverage sectors.
