| Taiwan cruise jump

THE emerging tourist destination of Taiwan is predicting a significant surge in cruise passengers.

Taiwan International Ports Corporation has revealed by the end of the year, the Asian island destination will have enjoyed an 8% rise in cruise arrivals when compared to 2019 volumes.

Figures released by the body today show international cruise ships will have made 567 calls by the end of the month, bringing 1.135 million passengers to Taiwan’s shores.

By Oct 2025, international passenger numbers accounted for 38% of the country’s cruise arrivals – up from 31% in 2019, with the growth expected to continue in 2026.