Core Insights - The "Aida Mediterranean" cruise ship departed from Xiamen International Cruise Center, marking the end of the 2025 cruise season with over 2,400 passengers on a 13-day journey through five Southeast Asian countries [1] - Xiamen Customs reported a total of 77 cruise voyages this year, serving 123,000 outbound and inbound passengers, representing a year-on-year increase of 129% and 82.7% respectively [1] - The growth in cruise traffic has exceeded expectations, with several international cruise companies increasing their deployment frequency on Xiamen routes, highlighting the city's emerging role as a regional cruise hub [1] Customs and Regulatory Developments - Xiamen Customs has implemented a new "one-time inspection" model for outbound channels, reducing the customs process from six steps to four, which has decreased the clearance time by 60%, significantly enhancing passenger experience [1] - To address the challenges of food supply for cruises, Xiamen Customs introduced an innovative "list declaration + verification supervision" model for international cruise food safety, reducing the required documentation by approximately 90% and improving food supply efficiency [1] Future Outlook - According to the Xiamen Xiangyu International Cruise Development Co., the total number of cruise receptions at Xiamen International Cruise Home Port is expected to steadily increase in 2026 based on current berth reservations [2]
厦门国际邮轮母港2025年邮轮航季收官 出入境旅客增长迅速
Zhong Guo Xin Wen Wang·2025-11-25 11:47