Cruise news (China-tagged)
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Star Voyager to homeport in Hong Kong for Summer and Autumn 2025 sailings
StarCruises has formally announced the upcoming homeporting of Star Voyager in Hong Kong, with operations commencing on June 27, 2025. The deployment...
May 23, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Adora Flora City ship launched at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding
The second China-built large cruise ship Adora Flora City reached a significant construction milestone on April 28, 2025, with the commencement of...
April 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Star Voyager to homeport in Hong Kong for 2025 summer season
Star Cruises has announced that the Star Voyager will homeport in Hong Kong from June 27 to August 31, 2025. This deployment marks the return of the...
April 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry

China starts operations at world’s largest cruise terminal in Xiamen
Following the recent commissioning of MSC Cruises’ new facility at PortMiami—previously designated as the world’s largest cruise...
April 17, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Adora Magic City commences coastal operations beyond Shanghai
The first China-built cruise ship Adora Magic City berthed at Qingdao International Cruise Home Port on April 6th, marking the start of her coastal...
April 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Korea's Jeju Island starts semi-homeport cruise operations in May 2025
Starting May 2025, Jeju Island (South Korea) will commence semi-homeport cruise shipping operations, allowing passengers to embark on international...
April 6, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Adora Flora City unveils hull artwork inspired by Maritime Silk Road
Hull artwork for China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, was unveiled in Shanghai on March 25th. The design, themed...
March 30, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Hong Kong's Kai Tak Cruise Terminal hosts 3 ships in one day
On March 19th, Hong Kong's Kai Tak Cruise Terminal achieved a significant milestone by accommodating 3 large cruise ships from 2 different lines at...
March 21, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Shanghai Wusongkou Cruise Terminal sets new single-day record for foreign ship arrivals
On March 16th, 2025, the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal achieved a new milestone by welcoming ~4,800 inbound foreign tourists in a...
March 16, 2025 - Cruise Industry

RCI-Royal Caribbean unveils 2026-2027 Asia cruise itineraries (ship Spectrum OTS)
RCI-Royal Caribbean International has announced its 2026-2027 deployment for Spectrum of the Seas, offering a variety of itineraries across Asia...
March 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Hong Kong welcomes 17 international cruise arrivals in March
Hong Kong is set to receive 17 international cruise ships this month, with 4 vessels already arriving on Sunday, bringing ~5,400 tourists, according...
March 10, 2025 - Accidents

11 dead, 5 missing after ferry and oil spill vessel crash on Yuanshui River (China)
On Tuesday morning, February 25th, a collision occurred on the Yuanshui River in Hunan province (China) between a small ferry and a larger oil spill...
March 1, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Resorts World One/Star Navigator starts operations for Star Cruises in March from Keelung (Taiwan)
The vessel formerly known as Resorts World One has been rebranded as Star Navigator, coinciding with Resorts World Cruises' transition to the Star...
February 27, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Stena Line's new ferries for the Belfast-Heysham route named Connecta and Futura
Swedish ferry company Stena Line has launched its second methanol-ready NewMax hybrid ferry at China Merchants Jingling Shipyard. Following the...
February 25, 2025 - Cruise Industry

Adora Cruises announces 2025 Summer itineraries from China to Japan and Korea
Adora Cruises Ltd. has announced the launch of two summer itineraries for its cruise vessels, with the domestically built Adora Magic City set to...
February 25, 2025