Cruise Travel, From Beginners to Experts... Enjoy It 'Tailored' to You

Hana Tour Differentiates with Experience-Focused Stepwise Courses for Southeast Asia, Alaska, and Mediterranean Products
Strengthens Competitiveness through Partnerships with Renowned Shipping Companies

A cruise is a travel product that involves sailing a specific course by ship. It is called the "flower of travel" because passengers can experience various performances and buffet meals on board and visit unique tourist attractions at each port of call. As the world transitions to an endemic phase (periodic outbreaks of infectious diseases), demand for cruise travel is increasing globally, and major travel agencies in Korea are targeting the related market by offering distinctive cruise products.

Alaska Cruise operated by Hana Tour
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One representative example is Hana Tour's customized cruise products, which are divided into beginner, intermediate, and advanced levels. According to Hana Tour on the 22nd, the beginner product "7-day Cruise to 3 Southeast Asian Countries" features a schedule visiting Singapore, Malaysia, and Thailand?considered short-distance regions?aboard the Royal Caribbean Anthem ship. The itinerary includes key sightseeing in Singapore, the exotic city of Penang in Malaysia, and Phuket, Thailand's largest resort, allowing for free exploration at each port. The company explained that this product allows travelers to focus solely on the trip without visits to shopping centers or guide tips.

For intermediate travelers with some cruise experience, there is the "10-day Alaska Glacier Cruise and Seattle" product. This product operates only from May to September. Passengers sail aboard the Royal Caribbean Ovation, Alaska's largest ship, navigating near glaciers and fjord areas while enjoying glaciers, natural scenery, whales, and seals on board. Round-trip direct flights with Korean Air to Seattle, USA, are included, and sightseeing in Juneau and Victoria, Canada, where visitors can experience Alaska's nature, is also available.

Hana Tour Cruise Travel
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For advanced travelers with extensive cruise experience, the "Mediterranean Cruise" is popular. Among these, there is the "11-day Western Mediterranean Cruise and Italy Tour," which visits 9 cities in 4 countries: Spain, Malta, Italy, and France. The itinerary includes overnight stays in Rome and Florence and uses balcony cabins with panoramic views of the Mediterranean Sea. This product is available year-round. Additionally, the Eastern Mediterranean Cruise, operating from May to October, offers visits to distinctive Mediterranean cities centered around the Greek islands.

Hana Tour recently signed a strategic partnership (PSR) with Royal Caribbean Cruises to strengthen the competitiveness of its cruise products. A Hana Tour representative stated, "Through cooperation with Royal Caribbean Cruises, we plan to introduce various cruise products and actively promote sales."