Mega cruises are reinventing the modern holiday

On March 10, the Disney Adventure cruise ship left on its maiden voyage from Singapore. And since then, it has felt like the entire city has been swept into a kind of collective enchantment. We have officially entered our Disney era. Just look at the stream of breathless social media posts showcasing gleaming castle-inspired atriums, character meet-and-greets and candy-coloured themed lounges. These short, three- and four-night “cruises to nowhere” are not simply bite-sized holidays. They are redefining cruising not as a journey between destinations, but as a destination in itself. While the industry was once associated with casino-centric cruises to…