Russia's Luxury Pacific Cruise Cancelled After Ship Detained in China

A planned luxury cruise along Russia’s Pacific coast has been cancelled for 2026. The project, announced with fanfare at the 2025 Eastern Economic Forum, faced delays before being frozen entirely. The vessel meant to operate the route remains detained in China after a legal dispute. The cruise, named 'Primorye–Kamchatka–Sakhalin', was set to launch in May 2026. Operated by Intermarine Cruise Ferry Management, it promised a 10-day voyage from Vladivostok, stopping at ports in Sakhalin, the Kuril Islands, and Kamchatka. Tickets were priced at 17,000 rubles per day, totalling around $170,000 for the full tour.

Plans included seasonal runs from June to October, with the ship moving to southern China for winter. However, the vessel—formerly known as AIDAvita—was seized in early 2026 after a fuel supplier filed a lawsuit. Despite ongoing preparations, the operator has now halted the project indefinitely.

No release date for the ship has been confirmed, leaving the cruise’s future uncertain. The original schedule, announced in 2025, cannot proceed as intended. The cancellation means no Pacific cruises will operate this year under the planned route. Travellers who booked tickets must now seek alternatives. The detained ship and unresolved legal issues leave the project’s revival in doubt.