■Asia’s First Disney Cruise Homeported in Singapore
Since March 2026, the Disney Adventure, the world-renowned Disney Cruise Line’s first ship to be homeported in Asia, has been operating from Singapore. Offering mainly three- and four-night all-inclusive cruises (including accommodation and meals), the ship features a wide range of staterooms, with luxury suites during peak travel periods priced at over JPY 3 million.
As a “dream cruise” where the entire ship is immersed in the magical world of Disney, the Disney Adventure has attracted significant attention in Singapore. Local media outlets have extensively covered its launch, while social media has been flooded with posts from Singaporeans who have already experienced the cruise, highlighting the strong level of public interest and excitement surrounding its debut.
(Far left) The Straits Times, reported on the launch of the Disney Cruise from Singapore.
(Second from the left) Numerous passengers have shared videos of their onboard experiences on social media.
Reference：THE STRAITS TIMES.「‘Very, very excited’: Passengers set off on Disney Adventure cruise’s first voyage from S’pore」(https://www.straitstimes.com/life/travel/very-very-excited-passengers-board-disney-adventure-cruise-for-first-public-sailing-from-spore)
■Tourism Promotion Conducted at Nanyang Technological University
On 31 March 2026 our office participated in the Study Work Travel Seminar organized by the Japan Society at Nanyang Technological University (NTU), where it conducted a tourism promotion session for Hokkaido.
Approximately 40 students attended the seminar held on the university campus. During the session, the Hokkaido ASEAN Office delivered a presentation introducing tourist attractions across various regions of Hokkaido. Following the presentation, students actively asked a variety of questions about traveling to Hokkaido, including the best seasons to visit and other travel-related topics.
▲ Presentation in progresss
■Impact of the Situation in the Middle East
The global rise in food ingredient costs, fuel prices, and transportation expenses has begun to affect daily life in Singapore. At hawker centres, where many residents dine regularly, the price of a typical meal has increased by around SGD 1 (approximately JPY 125) per dish. In addition, fares for Grab, a commonly used ride-hailing service, have risen by approximately SGD 0.40 (around JPY 50) per trip.
The Singapore Government has also encouraged businesses and households to adopt energy-saving measures. These include setting air-conditioning temperatures at 25°C or higher, managing the operating hours of air-conditioning systems, lighting, and elevators, and unplugging electrical appliances when they are not in use to reduce electricity consumption.
