Adora Cruises (China) returns to Japan this summer with Adora Magic City, following a first half of 2026 during which the company concentrated its international operations on South Korea and Southeast Asia.
The revised deployment marks the resumption of Japanese port calls after Japan-bound itineraries were suspended earlier in the year amid diplomatic tensions between Beijing and Tokyo.
The 5,246-guest Adora Magic City will be the only vessel in Adora's fleet to include Japanese ports during 2026. The updated summer programme features 4- to 6-night itineraries departing roundtrip from Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, combining calls in Japan and Korea. The vessel is also scheduled to return to Japan during a December 2026 sailing.
The reinstatement of Japanese calls reflects a broader revival of regional cruise itineraries. Other international companies are also expanding their programmes in the region, with RCI-Royal Caribbean International deploying Spectrum of the Seas on summer and autumn voyages that include Japan, while MSC Cruises will return MSC Bellissima to Shanghai in August to operate cruises to Japanese and Korean ports through late October.