According to 2024 Cruise Industry News Annual Report, cruise capacity in the Asia/Pacific region is set to see a significant increase this year.

After several years below historical levels due to the pandemic capacity may be up to the tune of 89 percent this year.

The increase is being driven by Adora Cruises and Resorts World Cruises, and also international brands.

MSC Cruises, which returned to the region in 2023, will be one of the largest players in the Asia/Pacific region in 2024, having relaunched its China-based cruise program earlier this year with the MSC Bellissima.

In addition to a year-round program onboard the 4,500-guest ship, the company is adding a second ship to the Asia lineup later this year.

Repositioning from Europe, the MSC Splendida is set to offer itineraries departing from  China starting in November.

Now a leader in the region, Adora Cruises will see the first full year of service with the new Adora Magic City.

After being delivered in late 2023, it entered service in January with series of cruises departing from Shanghai.

The company also operates the 2003-built Mediterranea. Originally built for Costa Cruises, the 2,100-guest ship sails from China on a year-round basis.

According to Cruise Industry News‘ independent research, almost 90 cruise ships will cruise in the Asia/Pacific region in 2024. The number represents a 40 percent increase compared to 2023.

Other key brands sailing in the region include Royal Caribbean International, Costa Cruises, Norwegian Cruise Line, Celebrity Cruises, and Princess Cruises.

A number of regional players include Tianjin Orient, Blue Dream Cruises, Viking Cruises China Merchants, Asuka Cruises, and Mitsui Ocean Cruises.

The diverse lineup features expedition brands too, including Captain Cook Cruises Fiji, Heritage Expeditions, and Coral Expeditions.