Summer cruise season: Family-friendly itineraries setting sail from Shanghai
With summer vacation approaching, cruise bookings are gaining momentum. Several major cruise lines have unveiled their third-quarter schedules, offering a range of family-friendly itineraries departing from Shanghai.
Adora Magic City
Adora Magic City will launch a fantasy voyage inspired by The Classic of Mountains and Seas, an ancient Chinese collection of myths and legends. The ship features parades of mythical creatures, immersive themed experiences, and opportunities for guests to stroll the deck in hanfu, traditional Chinese attire. The itinerary is particularly popular with hanfu enthusiasts and families seeking culturally enriching travel experiences.
Meanwhile, Adora Flora City, China's second domestically built large cruise ship, is set to begin operations by the end of the year. The vessel will showcase the cultural heritage of the Lingnan region through its onboard experiences and design.
MSC Bellissima
MSC Bellissima has upgraded its smart service system for the summer season. Guests can use smart terminals to complete check-in, reserve restaurants, book spa treatments, and register for onboard activities, making the travel experience more seamless and convenient. With many arrangements handled through the system, parents can spend more time relaxing and enjoying the voyage with their families.
Spectrum of the Seas
Spectrum of the Seas has partnered with the popular cartoon character Qiaohu to offer themed voyages featuring Qiaohu-inspired cabin decor, themed parades, family games, and specially curated breakfasts. The ship also provides Qiaohu-themed online childcare services, giving parents some time to relax on their own.
Third-quarter cruise schedule
Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal has released its third-quarter cruise schedule, featuring a variety of international itineraries. Travelers can plan ahead and book their cabins based on the published sailing schedule. For detailed itinerary information and reservations, visit the official websites or mini programs of the respective cruise operators.
| Date |
Cruise ship |
Duration |
Itinerary |
| Jul 1 |
Dream |
Five days and four nights |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 3 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Seoul (Incheon) → Shanghai |
| Jul 3 |
Adora Magic City |
4D3N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Shanghai |
| Jul 5 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 6 |
Adora Magic City |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 7 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 9 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 10 |
Adora Magic City |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 11 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Seoul (Incheon) → Shanghai |
| Jul 13 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 14 |
Adora Magic City |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 15 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Shanghai |
| Jul 17 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 18 |
Adora Magic City |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 19 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 21 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 22 |
Adora Magic City |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 23 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Seoul (Incheon) → Shanghai |
| Jul 25 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 26 |
Adora Magic City |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Yeosu → Shanghai |
| Jul 27 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 29 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Shanghai |
| Jul 30 |
Adora Magic City |
6D5N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Yeosu → Busan → Shanghai |
| Jul 31 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Shanghai |
| Aug 1 |
MSC Bellissima |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Okinawa → Shanghai |
| Aug 2 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 3 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
6D5N |
Shanghai → Busan → Yeosu → Shanghai |
| Aug 4 |
Adora Magic City |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 5 |
MSC Bellissima |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 6 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 8 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
9D8N |
Shanghai → Osaka → Nagoya → Tokyo → Shanghai |
| Aug 8 |
Adora Magic City |
6D5N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Shenzhen |
| Aug 9 |
MSC Bellissima |
6D5N |
Shanghai → Busan → Fukuoka → Shanghai |
| Aug 10 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 14 |
MSC Bellissima |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 14 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Shanghai |
| Aug 16 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
6D5N |
Shanghai → Fukuoka → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 18 |
MSC Bellissima |
6D5N |
Shanghai → Fukuoka → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 18 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 21 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
4D3N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Shanghai |
| Aug 22 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 23 |
MSC Bellissima |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 24 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 26 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 27 |
MSC Bellissima |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 28 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Seoul (Incheon) → Shanghai |
| Aug 30 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Aug 31 |
MSC Bellissima |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Sep 1 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
6D5N |
Shanghai → Fukuoka → Nagasaki → Shanghai |
| Sep 3 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Sep 4 |
MSC Bellissima |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Sep 5 |
Costa Serena |
Port call |
/ |
| Sep 6 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
6D5N |
Shanghai → Seoul (Incheon) → Jeju → Shanghai |
| Sep 7 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Sep 8 |
MSC Bellissima |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Sep 9 |
Costa Serena |
Port call |
/ |
| Sep 11 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
9D8N |
Shanghai → Sakaiminato → Maizuru → Niigata → Hakodate → Shanghai |
| Sep 11 |
Dream |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Sep 12 |
MSC Bellissima |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Sep 15 |
Dream |
Repositioning cruise |
/ |
| Sep 16 |
MSC Bellissima |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Busan → Shanghai |
| Sep 19 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Shanghai |
| Sep 20 |
MSC Bellissima |
6D5N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Sasebo → Busan → Shanghai |
| Sep 20 |
Adora Magic City |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Busan → Jeju → Shanghai |
| Sep 23 |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Busan → Shanghai |
| Sep 24 |
Adora Magic City |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Busan → Jeju → Shanghai |
| Sep 25* |
MSC Bellissima |
6D5N |
Shanghai → Fukuoka → Busan → Shanghai |
| Sep 27* |
Spectrum of the Seas |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Shanghai |
| Sep 28* |
Adora Magic City |
4D3N |
Shanghai → Jeju → Shanghai |
| Sep 30 |
MSC Bellissima |
5D4N |
Shanghai → Okinawa → Shanghai |
Notes:
- Itineraries marked with an asterisk (*) coincide with the Mid-Autumn Festival holiday from Sept 25 to 27. Please check the dates carefully before booking.
- Scheduled itineraries are subject to change. Please refer to the latest announcements from the respective cruise operators.
Sources: Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, cruise companies mentioned above
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