New regulations, which came into effect Wednesday, allow tour groups to enter through one of 13 coastal cruise ports in China and stay for up to 15 days in select provinces in the country. The policy ...

Cruise lines are rethinking their itineraries in Asia after China extended its new “special port fees” to visiting cruise ships — a move that could cost operators millions per voyage. The fees, which ...

that come to the country via cruise ships in a further bid to attract international visitors and boost its sluggish inbound travel market. Overseas tour groups on cruise boats will be able to enter ...

SHANGHAI -- I had a sense of deja vu as I prepared for my first cruise in Asia to see Viking's first oceangoing China cruise for Western travelers. The cruise is a 10-day voyage from Shanghai to Hong ...

The Chinese cruise market has been marked by a pricing divergence this year between two product types: the conventional ...

Century Cruises’ recent familiarization trip to China impressed travel advisors with its seamless planning, cultural depth, and personalized hospitality. The experience changed perceptions about the ...

MSC Cruises hosted a special event on board MSC Bellissima in Shanghai, China to mark her maiden call, making the Company the first international cruise line to resume sailings from mainland China ...

May 16 (UPI) --China launched a program allowing visa-free entry for tourists on cruise ships in group tours for 15 days or less in a bid to boost its post-pandemic economy. The government announced ...

MSC Cruises became the first international cruise line to resume sailings from mainland China since the pandemic when MSC Bellissima marked her maiden call in Shanghai. The special event featured MSC ...

The beginning of 2024 will mark an important moment for both China's emerging cruising industry and global cruising. As Adora Magic City departs on its maiden voyage, it will pave the way for luxury ...