CDB Financial Leasing buys former Carnival Corp ship on behalf of Chinese cruise operator Ex Aidavita’s future lies in the fleet of Blue Dream International Cruise A former Carnival Corp ship that has been languishing in lay-up since being sold by the Miami-based cruise giant’s Aida Cruises brand in March has again changed hands and is…
Today, Adora Cruises officially announced the launch of a new art musical on its first domestically produced large cruise ship, titled “Marco Polo – Silk Road Romance.” The musical combines elements of love, adventure, history, and culture, presenting a fresh interpretation of Marco Polo’s romantic story along the Silk Road, allowing guests to travel through…
The 17th China Cruise Shipping Conference (CCS17) will be held from October 17-19 in Binhai New Area, Tianjin. The theme of this year’s conference is “Forging the Second Golden Decade of China’s Cruise Industry.” As 2024 marks a crucial year for the comprehensive recovery of China’s cruise industry, the conference aims to seize new development…
Blue Dream Cruises recently revealed plans to offer cruises departing from the port of Shenzhen starting in September. According to the Chinese cruise company, the Blue Dream Melody will move to its new homeport for a series of two- to five-night itineraries. The program extends from autumn to winter, the company said, and features ports…
On January 16, in the arrival hall of the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, approximately 2000 passengers, who had just completed a 6-day, 5-night journey aboard the “Adora Magic City,” disembarked one after another, carrying large and small bags. Since officially starting commercial operations on January 1, this domestically produced cruise ship has successfully completed…
On January 1st, the first Made-in-China large cruise ship under Adora Cruises Limited, the “Adora · Magic City,” officially departed from the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port, marking the commencement of its commercial operations. Passengers from both domestic and international origins arrived at the cruise port ahead of the maiden voyage, and under the guidance…
On January 29th, the Xiamen Municipal Bureau of Culture and Tourism, in collaboration with the Xiamen Port Management Bureau, jointly held a special sea tourism promotion event titled “Poetic Xiamen, Love on the Sea.” During the event, it was announced that the cruise ship “Mediterranean,” owned by China’s leading cruise company, Aida Cruises, will commence…
Japan’s giant Shin Nihonkai Ferry conglomerate has completed its exit from cruise with the sale of the last ship owned by subsidiary Venus Cruise. The 26,500-gt Pacific Venus (built 1998) has been sold to Panamanian single-ship entity Eastern Venus Inc, which took delivery last week. Renamed Eastern Venus upon delivery to its new owner, the 680-passenger…
Asia’s largest music festival at sea will be sailing from Busan to Nagasaki and back from 23-26 May onboard the Costa Serena. IT’S THE SHIP, touted as Asia’s largest music festival at sea, has announced its first Korea-Japan voyage. Scheduled from 23-26 May 2024, the music festival, hosted onboard Costa Cruises’ Costa Serene, will depart…
