China's first domestically built cruise ship welcomes its 1 millionth guest

Adora Magic City, the nation's first domestically built cruise ship, welcomed the 1 millionth guest boarding its operator Adora Cruises on Sunday, marking a milestone in the Chinese cruise brand's development.

Shanghai cruise lines unveil 2026 itineraries

Cruise lines based in Shanghai have rolled out a new slate of travel packages for the year ahead as the Spring Festival holiday draws near, signaling renewed momentum in the city's cruise tourism market.

Shanghai's winter cruise season takes shape

These voyages cater to a wide range of interests, from round-the-world exploration and festive Chinese New Year celebrations to wellness-focused journeys.

AR glasses boost cruise passenger processing at Shanghai Port

Shanghai Customs has embraced augmented reality glasses to expedite passenger clearance, contributing to a surge in cruise tourism during the first seven months.

Cross-talk comedians take stage on China's pioneering cruise ship

Adora Magic City, China's first domestically built cruise ship, set sail for a cross-talk-themed cruise on July 15.

Wusongkou cruise terminal sees record single-day passenger throughput

The Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal in Baoshan district recorded its highest single-day passenger throughput since it resumed operations, as three cruise ships docked and launched home port operations on June 24.

Cruise ships fuel Shanghai's intl tourism boom with record arrivals

The Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal welcomed a record-breaking number of international tourists on March 16.

Shanghai's cruise ports see over 350,000 inbound, outbound passenger trips in first two months

In the first two months, Shanghai's cruise ports welcomed 130 cruise ships, carrying a total of 351,000 inbound and outbound travelers, year-on-year increases of 210 percent and 160 percent, respectively.

Shanghai's cruise tourism poised for a record year in 2025

Shanghai's Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal saw a significant surge in activity during the recent Chinese New Year holiday, with 18 international cruise calls, marking a 350 percent year-on-year increase.

Cruise market forecast to welcome 14m passengers by 2035

Global guest volume is expected to approach nearly 40 million by 2027.