P&O Cruises Australia launched a new slogan as it embarks on an ambitious 2024, expecting to take a record half a million passengers on more than 179 sailings to 46 destinations around Australia, New Zealand and the South Pacific.

Early bird savings on bookings made for Murray River Paddlesteamers’ Australian Star open February 5.

Viking, whose former Viking Sun has been operating as Viking Yi Dun for the Chinese market, introduced special domestic itineraries for foreign cruisers.

Holland America Line's Westerdam is heading to Asia from September 2025 through April 2026, where it will explore 11 countries, with a strong focus on Japan.

Tenille Hunt moved up to replace Robert Halfpenny at Quark Expeditions.

Oceania Cruises' Riviera will explore Africa and Asia at the end of 2024 and into 2025 on three new itineraries.

Adora Magic City’s inaugural voyage is underway, having set sail from Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port on January 1. 

Visakhapatnam Port Authority, India, is inviting cruise lines to plan calls ‘without hesitation’ following the launch of its cruise terminal in autumn.

EWE Cruise — which stands for ecology, wellness and education — is a Chinese fund focused on the development of cruise ship construction and operation in Asia.

Diamond Princess embarked on its seasonal Singapore program of 10- to 14-day cruises until March.