Norwegian’s first ship exclusively designed for the Chinese cruise market will be named Norwegian Joy, or 喜悦号. According to Norwegian, the name Norwegian Joy will emphasize 尽享喜悦 海上乐园, a commitment to offering guests the opportunity to “Experience Paradise on the Sea.” “After closely studying the Chinese cruise market for several years, we wanted to be clear about what […]
Earlier today in London, Carnival Corporation announced a joint venture with China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and China Investment Corporation (CIC) to launch a dedicated cruise line for the Chinese cruise market. The three companies came together earlier today in London for a signing ceremony with British Prime Minister David Cameron and Chinese President Xi Jinping, officially […]
Carnival Cruise Line has announced that beginning in 2017, the “Fun Ships” will be coming to China. Beginning in spring 2017, Carnival will homeport one ship in China, offering a variety of year-round itineraries for the booming Chinese cruise market. Carnival has not yet announced which ship will homeport in China or where the ship will […]
Princess Cruises has announced their third Royal Class ship, set to be begin sailing from China in 2017, will be named Majestic Princess. In addition, the new ship will also carry 盛世公主号 (Shèng Shì Gōng Zhǔ Haò) on her hull, interpreted to represent “Grand World” or “Grand Spirit.” “Royal Princess and Regal Princess were named after iconic previous […]
欢迎 鼓掌 的 该 海域 or, “Welcome Ovation of the Seas,” is the phrase Chinese cruisers will soon be shouting. Royal Caribbean continues their rapid expansion in the Chinese market, today announcing the deployment of the upcoming Ovation of the Seas to the Chinese mainland. Beginning in April 2016, the third Quantum Class ship, Ovation of the Seas, will begin […]
Beginning in April 2015, Costa Cruises will begin offering sailings aboard the Coste Serena from Shanghai, China. The new sailings, which are accompanied by sailings aboard the Costa Victoria and Atlantica, will effectively increase Costa’s presence in the Asian market by 74%. The new sailings, which are expected to be available for booking in the […]
Following the announcement of Quantum of the Seas deployment to Shanghai, Royal Caribbean has announced a number of redeployments throughout the world to accommodate the moving ships. Initially, Royal Caribbean’s Liberty of the Seas will take over the scheduled summer sailings to Bermuda, the Caribbean, and Canada and New England from Bayonne during the summer of […]
Today, Royal Caribbean has shown a major sign of confidence in the growing Asian cruise market. Beginning in May 2015, Royal Caribbean’s soon to be newest ship, the Quantum of the Seas, will relocate to Shanghai (Baoshan), China for year round sailings throughout Asia. The Quantum of the Seas will be the largest and newest cruise […]
Costa Cruise’s Costa Victoria is set to return to service on November 11th, following a $18 million renovation currently taking place in Singapore. During her refurbishment, the ship will receive new balconies, terraces and windows. In addition, new restaurants have been added including a terrace buffet and a pizza and noodle bar. Complementing the new […]
Princess Cruises has announced that the Sapphire Princess will begin offering cruises to Asia from China in 2014. The Sapphire Princess will begin the line’s first season of Asia cruises in May 2014, where she will offer guests itineraries throughout the Asia region. 4 itineraries will be offered, each ranging 3 and 7 nights, departing roundtrip […]
Earlier this week, a brand new Chinese cruise ship collided with a bridge in Wenzhou City, of China’s Zhejiang Province. The new ship, Mingzhu Pearl No. 7 , which cost $44 million to build, was being towed down the Oujiang River by 4 tugs when the ship collided with the bridge. The captain and crew had apparently underestimated the amount […]
Yesterday, Royal Caribbean International announced that they will be deploying the Mariner of the Sea to China in June of 2013. The Mariner of the Seas will sail a variety of itineraries from Beijing ranging between 3 and 12 nights from China and Singapore to Southeast Asia, Japan and Korea throughout the rest of the […]