In brief
The Brunei Tourism Development Department announced a plan to attract ten more international cruise ship visits by the end of 2026, following the recent arrival of the MV Dream. The initiative aims to grow tourism, increase local economic participation, and strengthen Brunei’s standing in the regional cruise market as it prepares for Visit Brunei Year 2027.
Brunei is aiming to receive 10 international cruise ships before 2026, following the recent arrival of the MV Dream, the Tourism Development Department said on Tuesday.
The department said each new cruise arrival would help the country boost tourism development and heighten local businesses’ role in the economy.
Brunei views the additional traffic as a key step toward its goal of expanding the cruise industry in the region while preparing for Visit Brunei Year 2027, a year‑long campaign to draw more international visitors.
By 2027, the government hopes the combined efforts will solidify Brunei’s position as a desirable cruise stop and create more job opportunities for locals.
