Cruise news (china-tagged)
- Cruise Industry
Star Cruises extends Hong Kong homeporting through November with 45 departures
Star Cruises has returned to Hong Kong with the inaugural homeport arrival of Star Voyager, officially marking the opening of its 2025 season from...
June 28, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Federal alarm over BC Ferries’ Chinese shipyard contract
Chrystia Alexandra Freeland (Canada's Transport Minister) has expressed strong concern over BC Ferries’ decision to sign a contract for 4 new...
June 26, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Costa Serena ship restarts multi‑homeport voyages in China
Costa Serena has returned to Shanghai, marking the launch of China’s inaugural multi‑homeport cruise route. Nearly 700 international guests...
June 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Star Navigator ship homeported in Kaohsiung (Taiwan) for winter 2025-2026
StarCruises will reposition the Star Navigator ship from its summer homeport of Keelung to Kaohsiung/Taipei for winter 2025–2026 season...
June 13, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Adora Cruises to launch regional and international voyages from Shenzhen in Autumn 2025
Adora Cruises, a leading force in China’s maritime industry, has unveiled a detailed plan for its route deployments from Shenzhen/Shekou over...
June 12, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Lloyd UK’s Register and China Cruises sign strategic partnership for shipbuilding
Lloyd’s Register (LR), the venerable UK class society, and China Cruise Ltd have signed a strategic framework agreement encompassing...
June 10, 2025 - Cruise Industry
Viking expands investment in China's cruise market amidst growing demand
Viking Cruises has announced plans to increase its investment in China's cruise tourism sector, citing significant growth potential in both outbound...
June 2, 2025 - Cruise Industry
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