Spectrum from Shanghai

[DbPA]

Why are the cruises to Japan only 4 or 5 days RT to Shanghai?  Rather than longer cruises. 

[Biker19]

2 hours ago, DbPA said:

Why are the cruises to Japan only 4 or 5 days RT to Shanghai?  Rather than longer cruises. 

Because RCI thinks that’s what will make them the most money. 

[Tin can]

6 hours ago, DbPA said:

Why are the cruises to Japan only 4 or 5 days RT to Shanghai?  Rather than longer cruises. 

 

There are a few 8 nights dotted around the schedule and a good looking 7 night which goes to Yokohama (Tokyo), Kyoto and Osaka which we are looking at.

[Ashland]

We loved our RCI cruise that went from Singapore to Shanghai with some great ports. That was a few years ago and I wish they would offer that some day again.

 

 

[vwlmember]

I just booked an 8-night on the Spectrum in April '26 out of Shanghai. Price was very reasonable for an aft verandah. Not looking forward to the long flight to get there from Boston. 

[Tin can]

4 hours ago, vwlmember said:

I just booked an 8-night on the Spectrum in April '26 out of Shanghai. Price was very reasonable for an aft verandah.  

 

Yes the same reason we are looking into Spectrum from Shanghai, the prices are very reasonable.

[snaefell]

I know Quantum was based out there in 2019 for 6 months or so doing mainly short cruises aimed at the Chinese to convince them how wonderful cruising was,if I remember correctly many Chinese used the short trips to Japan as shopping trips.

There were some negative reviews from 'Westerners' on these forums about the cruises as they were too Chinese,including,shockingly & surprise,surprise....Chinese food!

[ARandomTraveler]

I did a cruise on Spectrum in August that left from Singapore and ended in Japan. It was 12 days. I think they only did that longer route a handful of times before moving back to China for the shorter cruises. It seems like there's a big draw for gambling on the Asian cruises, so maybe those 5 day routes are conducive to the Asian gambling market moreso than the US/Europe/Canadian market for longer tourism routes. Not sure, but I really enjoyed the 12 day. 

[snaefell]

2 hours ago, ARandomTraveler said:

I did a cruise on Spectrum in August that left from Singapore and ended in Japan. It was 12 days. I think they only did that longer route a handful of times before moving back to China for the shorter cruises. It seems like there's a big draw for gambling on the Asian cruises, so maybe those 5 day routes are conducive to the Asian gambling market moreso than the US/Europe/Canadian market for longer tourism routes. Not sure, but I really enjoyed the 12 day. 

Quantum had here casino extended for her time in China so obviously the Chinese like their gambling!😎😎

[Raddo]

I have booked a 7 nights Japan cruise sailing from Shanghai for March 2026 and did well to secure myself a solo balcony cabin in the process.  Sure the ship is geared to the Asian market but the food does have its western choices!! 

[snaefell]

Sure you will love it,China is an amazing place,our visit was spoiled to some degree by problems at Immigration on the day we arrived,never did find out what that was all about or if it was a one off,certainly made us think twice about going back...shame.

[Hogbay]

On 4/16/2024 at 10:00 PM, DbPA said:

Why are the cruises to Japan only 4 or 5 days RT to Shanghai?  Rather than longer cruises. 

For the Chinese gambling market . 

[Hogbay]

Quantum did not have Dimond/Crown lounge it was the high rollers den $$$$$. Sailing in Asia.