Royal Caribbean to launch new cruise ship in Shanghai

Royal Caribbean's latest cruise ship Wonder of the Seas will set sail from Shanghai and Hong Kong next year to welcome visitors in the region. 

Currently under construction in Saint-Nazaire, France, Wonder of the Seas will be the world’s largest cruise ship and the first of its kind to call China home when it arrives in March 2022. Wonder of the Seas will then transit to warmer climates and homeport in Hong Kong between November 2022 and January 2023, to offer Christmas and New Year’s holiday sailings to several ports of call. Part of the destination lineup includes Chan May in Vietnam; Busan and Jeju in South Korea, and Kochi and Okinawa in Japan.

“China continues to be one of the most important parts of the world for Royal Caribbean. By introducing Wonder of the Seas and the iconic Oasis Class to China, our strong commitment to the market’s growth is reaffirmed yet again for years to come,” said Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International.

The ship’s inaugural season cruises are now open for bookings.