Chinese cruise ship sets on maiden voyage to Japan
The Chinese-funded cruise ship Blue Dream Melody set sail from the International Cruise Terminal on the North Bund in Shanghai's Hongkou district on June 6, embarking on a 5-day maiden voyage to Fukuoka, Japan. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The Chinese-funded cruise ship Blue Dream Melody set sail from the International Cruise Terminal on the North Bund in Shanghai's Hongkou district on June 6, embarking on a 5-day maiden voyage to Fukuoka, Japan.
"The maiden voyage of the Blue Dream Melody in Shanghai not only carries our people's beautiful expectations for 'poetry and world', but also reflects the confidence and determination of all cruise industry parties for the thriving cruise economy," said Gu Jinshan, Party Secretary and Chairman of Shanghai International Port (Group) Co Ltd.
"The Shanghai International Port Group's International Passenger Center will strengthen cooperation with cruise companies such as Blue Dream Cruises to help build Shanghai's international cruise hub port, work with all parties in the cruise industry to promote the deep integration of cruise tourism and cultural communication, and make new contributions to the construction of Shanghai as a world-renowned tourist city," Gu added.
Having a total tonnage of 42,000 tons and a maximum passenger capacity of 1,580 people, Blue Dream Melody launched the Shanghai home port route under the name of Blue Dream Star in May 2023, becoming the first outbound cruise from China since the onset of the pandemic.
After nearly three months of renovation, the returned Blue Dream Melody unveiled multiple routes ranging from 7 days to 33 nights and jointly operated with cruise ships from Shanghai's home port.
The 33-night voyage to Southeast Asia and the Far East is a highlight of its 2024 itineraries.
The tour will pass through 10 countries and regions, with 15 ports and 17 stops.
In addition to stopping at two traditional cruise destinations in Japan and South Korea, the tour will also take tourists on an in-depth exploration of seven ASEAN countries, including Vietnam, Cambodia, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei, and the Philippines.
The Blue Dream Melody is also offering a 14-night cruise to Japan and South Korea. Departing from Shanghai on Oct 11, the voyage features visits to destinations such as Kitakyushu, Kanazawa, Niigata, Akita, Otaru, Hakodate, and Busan.
The Chinese-funded cruise ship Blue Dream Melody set sail from the International Cruise Terminal on the North Bund in Shanghai's Hongkou district on June 6, embarking on a 5-day maiden voyage to Fukuoka, Japan. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The interior facilities of the Chinese-funded cruise ship Blue Dream Melody. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The interior facilities of the Chinese-funded cruise ship Blue Dream Melody. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
The interior facilities of the Chinese-funded cruise ship Blue Dream Melody. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn]
