Two cruise ships bring over 9,000 domestic, foreign tourists to Shanghai

Updated: Jan 17, 2025 By He Qi in Shanghai chinadaily.com.cn Print

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Two cruise ships, the MSC Bellissima and Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas, returned to the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Thursday, kicking off China's homeport operations for 2025. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]

Huang Ruiling, president of MSC Cruises China, said that starting this year, South Korea is implementing a visa-free policy for cruise companies bringing Chinese tour groups. These measures will promote the Northeast Asia cruise economy, enhance convenience for tourists, and boost regional market competitiveness.

Based on the current berthing schedule, the two cruise ships are notably expanding their operational voyages this year compared to 2024. The Royal Caribbean's Spectrum of the Seas has experienced a 45 percent year-on-year increase in voyages, while the MSC Bellissima has seen a growth of over 30 percent.

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