{"id":27430,"date":"2023-01-28T03:12:35","date_gmt":"2023-01-28T03:12:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/28\/china-merchants-viking-cruises-launching-new-itineraries-in-2023-cruise-industry-news\/"},"modified":"2023-01-28T03:12:35","modified_gmt":"2023-01-28T03:12:35","slug":"china-merchants-viking-cruises-launching-new-itineraries-in-2023-cruise-industry-news","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hoptraveler.com\/index.php\/2023\/01\/28\/china-merchants-viking-cruises-launching-new-itineraries-in-2023-cruise-industry-news\/","title":{"rendered":"China Merchants Viking Cruises Launching New Itineraries in 2023 &#8211; Cruise Industry News"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/cruiseindustrynews.com\/cruise-news\/2021\/10\/at-last-china-sees-cruise-resumption-with-viking-sailing\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">After first launching service in 2021<\/a>, China Merchants Viking Cruises is able to launch new itineraries this 12 months.<\/p>\n<p>The Chinese model \u2013 which is a three way partnership between Viking Cruises and China Merchants \u2013 is debuting two new cruises in 2023.<\/p>\n<p>Named Charming South China Sea Journey, the primary new itinerary sails roundtrip from Shenzhen and contains visits to 2 locations in Southern China. In addition to Sanya, the seven-night cruise additionally sails to the Hailing Island earlier than returning to its homeport.<\/p>\n<p>Located on southwestern coast of Yangjiang City, the island affords China\u2019s first underwater archeological museum, in addition to choices of ecological and humanistic excursions.<\/p>\n<p>Also new is the seven-night Southeast Coast Cultural Journey itinerary. The one-way voyage sails from Shenzhen to Shanghai and options visits to 2 further locations within the Chinese mainland: Xiamen and Zhoushan.<\/p>\n<p>Also working on the alternative means, the cruise is alleged to supply company the chance to find the artwork, tradition and surroundings of the area.<\/p>\n<p>One of the highlights of the itinerary, Zhoushan, is residence to the Mount Putuo, the place a number of outstanding Buddhist temples are situated. The seaside city can also be stated to be well-known for its seafood, with an energetic inhabitants of fisherman.<\/p>\n<p>Operating the ex-Viking Sun, China Merchants Viking Cruises is alleged to have supplied over 75 cruises since launching service in October 2021.<\/p>\n<p>At the time, the 930-guest passenger vessel grew to become the primary cruise ship to renew industrial voyages with company in China.<\/p>\n<p>Now flying the Chinese flag, the luxurious vessel \u2013 which was previously operated by Viking Ocean Cruises \u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/cruiseindustrynews.com\/cruise-news\/2021\/04\/viking-sun-officially-joins-china-merchants\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">was renamed Zhao Shang Yi Dun earlier than coming into service in Asia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Combining European and Chinese parts, the ship is ready to convey company cultural and inventive leisure packages, in addition to personalized meals and beverage experiences and extra.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>[ad_2]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[ad_1] After first launching service in 2021, China Merchants Viking Cruises is able to launch new itineraries this 12 months. The Chinese model \u2013 which is a three way partnership between Viking Cruises and China Merchants \u2013 is debuting two new cruises in 2023. 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