In brief
Brunei announced plans to welcome ten additional international cruise ships by the end of 2026, following the recent arrival of the MV Dream. The move is part of a strategy to strengthen the country’s position in the regional cruise market and support local economic participation as it prepares for Visit Brunei Year 2027. The announcement came from Brunei’s Tourism Development Department, with no other reports confirming or disputing the plan.
Brunei’s Tourism Development Department announced on Tuesday that it plans to welcome ten additional international cruise ship visits by the end of 2026, following the arrival of the MV Dream, according to Xinhua.
The announcement, made in Bandar Seri Begawan, highlights Brunei’s effort to boost tourism development and increase local economic participation through cruise tourism. It also positions the nation as a stronger player in the regional cruise market as it prepares for Visit Brunei Year 2027.
Brunei expects that the additional cruise ship calls will provide further opportunities to attract more international visitors in the coming years.
