Major cruise lines will cut back in the Chinese market next year, as market capacity is estimated to be down 13.3 percent, according to the 2018 China Market Report by Cruise Industry News.
Almost all operators in the Chinese market are trimming capacity back, citing supply concerns as well as the ongoing travel restrictions to South Korea.
Projections include all mainland Chinese ports and Hong Kong.
Among those adding capacity in 2018 will be MSC Cruises, with the arrival of the Splendida on a seasonal basis, as well as Norwegian Cruise Line, which is poised to operate the Joy in the market year-round.
Those cutting back will include Costa Crociere, which is re-deploying the Victoria to Europe.
Princess Cruises will follow suit, sending the Sapphire to Europe and then Singapore seasonally, while the Majestic Princess will sail out of Taiwan in the spring, followed by a short peak China summer program and winter 2018-2019 in Australia.
Royal Caribbean is also trimming capacity. The Mariner will reposition to the Caribbean, while the Ovation spends more time outside of the Chinese market.
About the 2018 China Market Report
The 2018 China Market Report by Cruise Industry News is the only resource covering the future trajectory of the Chinese and Asia-Pacific cruise industry, presenting the past, present and future in a concise 95-plus page PDF download.
It is the only forward looking and independently-researched data available on the Chinese cruise market.
Cruise Industry News profiles all the major cruise lines operating in Asia, from Carnival Corporation to Royal Caribbean and local operators.
In addition, there are discussions with leading Chinese travel agents about the charter model and pricing trends, port news and updates from across the region, and a look at the fleet of ships in Asia through 2027.
There is also exclusive analysis and statistics of the Asia-Pacific market going back to 1998 and supply projections through 2027, in addition to a break-down of Asia-Pacific and China by operator and market capacity. Click here to learn more.
