The Adora Mediterranea recently departed from its homeport in Guangzhou Nansha to kick off a long-haul cruise to Southeast Asia.

According to a press release, over 2,000 guests are onboard the vessel for the eight-night itinerary, which features visits to destinations in Vietnam, Malaysia and Brunei.

Adora Cruises said that the cruise offers passengers from the Greater Bay Area a “warm winter journey that explores tropical landscapes.”

As part of the longer sailing, the Adora Mediterranea is scheduled to sail to Nha Trang, Kota Kinabalu and Maura.

The cruise will mark Adora’s maiden call to the Vietnamese resort town of Nha Trang, which is said to offer cultural heritage and coastal scenery.

Adora Mediterranea’s season in Guangzhou started on December 7, 2025, and includes 20 international cruises. The deployment covers major holidays such as Christmas, New Year’s Eve and the Spring Festival.

Adora highlighted the ship’s Spring Festival-themed voyage, which will sail from Guangzhou on February 17, 2026.

The five-night cruise will take guests to Hue (Chan May) and Halong Bay in Vietnam to celebrate the Chinese New Year.

At that time, Huang Minyan, a representative inheritor of the National Intangible Cultural Heritage Foshan Colorful Lanterns, and Liu Zhongping, a representative inheritor of Foshan Woodblock New Year Prints, will board the ship.

The company said that the inheritors will lead guests in making mini lanterns symbolizing “abundance and good fortune,” allowing them to experience the traditional atmosphere of the season. Additionally, passengers will savor Cantonese cuisine and morning tea.

“On the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the development of the cruise tourism industry in Guangzhou, we are delighted to bring richer travel choices and deeper cultural experiences to guests in the Greater Bay Area,” Adora Cruises stated.

The company added that it intends to continue to “optimize routes and service quality,” while integrating cruise and cultural experiences to “actively promote the prosperous development of the cruise industry ecosystem in the region.”