On November 28, Adora Cruises announced changes to its itinerary plans for the first quarter of 2026. Its first domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, and the “Ship of Art” — the Adora Mediterranean — will adopt differentiated route layouts, focusing on popular destinations in South Korea and Southeast Asia, leading guests on a cruise journey to deeply explore the diverse cultures of Asia.
In the first quarter of 2026, the Adora Magic City will continue to use Shanghai as its home port, offering several 5-day, 4-night and 6-day, 5-night international cruise routes. These will take guests to classic destinations such as Jeju, Busan, and Seoul, allowing for an in-depth experience of South Korea’s culture and nature. The Adora Mediterranean will use Guangzhou as its home port, launching multiple 5-day, 4-night and 6-day, 5-night cruise routes visiting Vietnamese tourist destinations like Da Nang, Ha Long Bay, and Hue. Additionally, the Adora Mediterranean will also introduce medium and long-haul routes covering popular destinations in countries such as Vietnam, the Philippines, Malaysia, and Brunei, providing guests in the Greater Bay Area with a rich variety of cruise vacation options.
The routes announced this time by Adora Cruises will include destinations such as Busan, Seoul (Incheon), and Nha Trang (Cam Ranh), which are being visited for the first time by Adora Cruises. Adora Cruises has meticulously created a variety of themed shore excursion programs for guests, covering natural scenery, cultural history, and family-friendly fun to meet the different needs of guests. In South Korea, guests can deeply experience diverse landscapes that blend urban culture with island charm, fully enjoying shore excursions rich in nature, history, and family interaction. On the Southeast Asian destination routes, guests will have the opportunity to experience the unique culture, local customs, and natural beauty of tropical islands.
Adora Cruises stated: “Adora Cruises is always committed to creating rich cruise itineraries and onboard experiences for Chinese guests, meeting their diverse needs. In the future, we will continue to listen to consumer feedback and market voices, constantly optimizing our cruise products and routes to create a better and more enriching cruise travel experience.”
Currently, Adora Cruises operates two large cruise ships, the Adora Magic City and the Adora Mediterranean. The second domestically built large cruise ship, the Adora Huacheng, has now achieved full hull integration and is planned to be delivered in 2026, commencing international routes from Nansha, Guangzhou.
