SINGAPORE – Cruises to nowhere have existed for decades, drawing crowds with casinos at sea. Vessels depart from and return to the same port without making stops, giving passengers uninterrupted time to enjoy on-board amenities, and gambling, over several nights.These cruises operate under looser gambling laws in international waters. Singaporeans, for instance, can enter on-board casinos without paying a levy, which costs $150 a person for 24 hours in Singapore’s two casinos. Such ships tend to have minimal frills, fewer dining options and limited entertainment.Cruises to nowhere evolved during the Covid-19 pandemic, nudged along by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB)….


