First Chinese Cruise Liner Docks in Maldives with 700 Guests
The MS Viking Yi Dun makes history as the first Chinese cruise liner to visit the Maldives, bringing over 700 tourists to the island nation.
The MS Viking Yi Dun makes history as the first Chinese cruise liner to visit the Maldives, bringing over 700 tourists to the island nation.
The Maldives records a significant boost in maritime tourism as sea arrivals in 2026 surpass 14,000, nearly doubling last year's total figures.
Maldives tourist arrivals declined by 4% in early 2026, reaching 903,917 visitors, despite a record-breaking surge in cruise ship passengers.