Japan's NYK Line plans new luxury cruise ship, tapping into tourism boom

TransportationReplacement for aging Asuka II may cost more than $600mThe new cruise ship will operate alongside the Asuka III (pictured), which went into service in 2025. (Photo by Nikkei)YASUAKI TAKAO and SHOKO KUGAIJuly 28, 2026 00:45 JSTTOKYO -- Japan's NYK Line will launch a new cruise ship to replace its luxury Asuka II liner, Nikkei has learned, with the investment potentially exceeding 100 billion yen ($610 million).