Viking Yi Dun in Shanghai

Viking celebrates historic return to China

Viking has celebrated its return to China with the Viking Yi Dun completing her first voyage from Shanghai to Shenzhen (Hong Kong). The line’s new itineraries include a domestic sailing of China’s coast that highlights rarely-visited destinations and ports to which only Viking has access – something never previously offered for international visitors. The itineraries

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VIking Yi Dun in Shanghai

China opens its doors to Viking Cruises offering access to destinations never seen by international visitors

Viking is offering three first-of-their-kind sailings between September and November this year giving travellers exclusive access to China. The new voyages on the Viking Yi Dun – formerly the Viking Sun – range from 10 to 20 days and explore iconic cities such as Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong as well as access to destinations

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Cruises hit by China’s coronavirus outbreak

Cruising has become a victim of the worsening coronavirus situation in China. A number of leading cruise lines has responded to urgent guidelines from the Chinese government and cancelled operations in the area. Costa, MSC and Royal Caribbean have suspended operations for the remainder of January and early February. Costa has cancelled sailings on Serena,

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Spectrum of the Seas in China

Home run! Spectrum of the Seas arrives in China after 46-night Global Odyssey

Spectrum of the Seas made her highly anticipated debut in China on Monday (3 June), sailing into Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal in Shanghai after a 46-night Global Odyssey that spanned 17 cities. To celebrate the arrival at her her new home in Shanghai, Royal Caribbean International held a grand naming ceremony with Chinese celebrities and Royal

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Cruise ships Crystal Serenity and Symphony

Extended exploration of Asia plus new Holy Land itineraries from Crystal Cruises in 2021

For 2021, Crystal Cruises is offering 68 all-inclusive worldwide voyages to 238 destinations in 53 countries, allowing guests to experience 175 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, untouched natural beauty, artistic and cultural riches and pristine tranquility. From Crystal Serenity’s 139-night Ancient Dynasties & World Wonders comprehensive world cruise to 10 seven-night sailings through the Mediterranean on Crystal Symphony, travellers will find

Crystal Esprit

Crystal offers 2020 vision of the world with more than 100 ocean voyages

Crystal is offering a mouth-watering calendar of more than 100 ocean-going voyages for 2020. Crystal Esprit will be visiting some of the world’s most significant sites in 2020 In total, 64 Crystal Cruises sailings and 44 Crystal Yacht Expedition voyages will explore the oceans of the world.  “Our 2020 itineraries for Crystal Symphony and Crystal Serenity deliver the culturally

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