On 19 March 2025, the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal in Hong Kong welcomed three cruise ships from two major cruise lines. The ships, which had a combined gross tonnage of over 280,000, brought more than 10,000 passengers and crew members to the city.
The ships included Cunard’s Queen Anne, Queen Elizabeth, and Norwegian Cruise Line’s Norwegian Sky. The Queen Anne had arrived the previous day and stayed overnight, while Queen Elizabeth and Norwegian Sky arrived on 19 March. Both the Queen Anne and Norwegian Sky made their inaugural visits to Hong Kong.
Jeff Bent, managing director of Worldwide Cruise Terminals (WCT), which operates the terminal, expressed his enthusiasm: “We are delighted to welcome in a single day three majestic ships from two lines, for homeport and transit calls, catering to different source markets. It demonstrates the broad appeal of Hong Kong, as well as the efficiency and flexibility of the Kai Tak Cruise Terminal to handle multiple varied operations.”
Looking ahead, Bent noted that 2025 will see an increased number of ship calls, including seven inaugural visits. “We look forward to an increased number of ship calls, passengers, and visiting cruise lines in 2025, including seven inaugural calls, three of which arrived in just the first three months of the year,” he added.
Additionally, from 3 April 2025, MV Piano Land under Astro Ocean Cruise will reposition to Hong Kong as its homeport. The ship, which has a gross tonnage of 70,000 and a capacity of 1,800 passengers, will offer sailings to Miyakojima (Japan), Chan May, Danang, and Halong Bay (Vietnam).
