厦门口岸开启2025年母港邮轮秋冬新航季

Core Points - The Xiamen port has launched the 2025 autumn-winter cruise season, with the "Blue Dream" cruise ship carrying over 1,200 passengers to Japan's Ishigaki [1][2] - The operational period for this cruise season extends from August 30 to November, with a total of 18 homeport cruise voyages and 6 port-of-call cruises expected [1] - This marks the first complete cruise season since the new terminal at Xiamen International Cruise Center was put into operation [1] Group 1 - The "Blue Dream" cruise ship is expected to operate 11 voyages from Xiamen, while the "Aida·Mediterranean" cruise ship will operate 7 voyages [2] - The Xiamen border inspection station has implemented various measures to ensure efficient passenger clearance, including the use of a smart border inspection system and simplified entry checks for cruise passengers [2] - The border inspection station has opened all 34 manual and 20 fast-track channels to facilitate smooth and efficient passenger processing [1][2] Group 2 - The cruise experience will include a series of immersive cultural activities in seven areas: learning, tasting, entertainment, sightseeing, appreciation, and gifting [2] - The border inspection station has enhanced its operational efficiency by analyzing passenger flow data and optimizing duty organization [1][2] - The use of technology, such as facial recognition and data integration systems, has significantly improved the speed of passenger clearance, allowing for disembarkation within 10 minutes of the ship's arrival [1][2]