Diamond Cruise International

Diamond Cruise International

Diamond Cruise International Overview

Glory Sea is the first cruise ship launched by Diamond Cruise International Co. The ship is a luxury liner with an ever-changing itinerary that has included short cruises sailing from China's Shanghai port 2016-2017, and a 10-month charter with roundtrip cruises from Sokcho, South Korea which began in November 2017. Some destinations included Japan and Vladivostok, Russia, Vietnam’s Ha Long Bay from China’s “Coconut City,” Haikou, along with Da Nang and Nha Trang, as well as Manila and Boracay in the Philippines.

Upon launch, the onboard VIP casino was operated by Century Casinos, Inc., which also operates casinos aboard ships owned by TUI Cruises, Thomson Cruises, and Windstar Cruises.

Immediately prior to its acquisition by Diamond Cruise parent company, Suzhou Taihu International Travel Agency, the vessel was known as Celestyal Odyssey and help a slightly smaller casino on the 6th deck. After the 2016 refurbishment, the Century casino offered 16 table games with a VIP room, and 40 gaming machines. Games offered include blackjack, roulette, 3 Card Poker, Sic Bo, baccarat and video slots.