According to local media, a cruise ship departed from Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal in downtown Hongkou District on Sunday, signaling the return of domestic cruise tours to Shanghai after a three-year hiatus.
A stated by the local officials, the first Chinese-flagged luxury cruise ship, China Merchants-Yidun, will depart Shanghai on Sunday for a five-day journey of sightseeing and cultural experiences to Zhoushan, Zhejiang province, before returning to Shanghai.
From May 7, an eight-day cruise along China’s coastline will be available, stopping at various ports and destinations such as Zhoushan, Xiamen, Fujian province, and Shenzhen.
Despite the huge impact of the pandemic, all parties in the cruise industry maintained confidence and never stopped their hard work. We are delighted to see passengers still hold strong enthusiasm for cruises
…said Gu Jinshan, chairman of Shanghai International Port Group.
The last remains of Covid-19 measures are slowly fading out the past months, as the pandemic nears its end globally. For instance, just last week MPA Singapore stepped down its remaining measures.
