Cruise news (China-tagged)

Explorer Dream is the first cruise ship to receive CIP-M certification by DNV GL
Genting Cruise Lines announced that the luxury liner Explorer Dream is the industry's first to receive the CIP-M (Certification in Infection...
July 8, 2020
Cruise Industry
8th China International Cruise Summit to be held on August 3
The 8th China International Cruise Summit will be held on August 3, 2020, at the Qingdao International Convention Center. This will be the first...
July 5, 2020
Cruise Industry
Construction starts on two new E-Flexer cruiseferries for Stena Line
China’s CMI Jinling Weihai Shipyard started building two new E-Flexer cruiseferries for STENA LINE, both scheduled for deliveries in 2022. The...
July 1, 2020
Cruise Industry
Dream Cruises resumes operations with Explorer Dream on July 26
Genting Cruise Lines announced the restart of operations with Explorer Dream sailing 2- and 3-night “Taiwan Island-Hopping” itineraries...
June 29, 2020
Cruise Industry
Dream Cruises tests on land Global Dream ship's Space Cruiser Coaster
Started the testing on land the revolutionary "Space Cruiser Coaster" - to become the longest roller coaster at sea. The Germany-based amusement ride...
May 18, 2020
Cruise Industry
Star Cruises provide cruise ship accommodations for foreign workers recovered from Coronavirus
The Genting Hong Kong (GHK)-owned company Star Cruises signed a charter deal with the government of Singapore for the liners SuperStar Aquarius and...
May 1, 2020
Cruise Industry
Wartsila contracted for 6 new Amundsen Expeditions cruise ships
The Helsinki Finland-based marine technology corporation Wartsila was contracted to develop a new design for up to 6 new expedition-type (small-sized...
April 26, 2020
Cruise Industry
Genting Cruise Lines introduces enhanced preventive measures due to COVID-19
Due to the global COVID pandemic, Genting Cruise Lines (GKL) introduced enhanced preventive measures including the requirement for passengers aged 70...
April 9, 2020
Cruise Industry
Steel Cutting Held for Aurora Expeditions’ Sylvia Earle
A steel cutting ceremony was held for the new CX103 expedition cruise design, Sylvia Earle, on March 16, 2020, at CMHI Haimen yard in China. Sylvia...
March 27, 2020
Cruise Industry
Ocean Victory launched at CMHI Haimen yard
Ocean Victory, the third ship in the Infinity-class SunStone Ships (cruise shipowner) had her official launching ceremony on March 16 at the CMHI...
March 24, 2020
Cruise Industry
CLIA Issues Statement on COVID-19
Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) issued the following statement in response to recent developments concerning the coronavirus (COVID-19...
February 29, 2020
Accidents
7 Cruise Ships to House Medical Workers in Wuhan
China is bringing in 7 cruise ships to house medical workers in Wuhan City at a time when such vessels are under scrutiny after Diamond Princess...
February 23, 2020
Accidents
Dream Cruises Suspends Genting Dream’s Operations from Singapore
The Asian premium passenger shipping company Dream Cruises announced it would be suspending the Genting Dream ship's homeporting in Singapore due to...
February 21, 2020
Accidents
Norwegian Cruise Line Cancels All Summer Cruises in Asia
NCLH-Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings announced on Thursday, February 20, that it would cancel all sailings in Asia across its 3 cruise brands through...
February 21, 2020
Accidents
Two Passengers Die from Coronavirus on Diamond Princess
The Japanese government on Thursday, February 20, said two people from the Diamond Princess cruise ship berthed in Yokohama, Japan, both in their 80s...
February 20, 2020
Cruise Industry