Group 1 - Viking Cruises has officially launched its 2026 European river cruise season in the Chinese market, featuring 14 routes covering 10 countries and 29 destinations, with three new destinations: Milan, Lyon, and Munich [1] - The company will deploy 4 river cruise ships specifically designed for the Chinese market, offering full Chinese services, covering the Rhine and Danube rivers, and enhancing its European river cruise offerings with 4 classic 8-day or 11-day river cruise routes and 10 "river + land" tours starting from 10 days [1] - New land tour destinations include Milan and Como in Italy, Lyon and Beaune in France, and Munich and Hohenschwangau in Germany, enriching the cultural experience for tourists [1] Group 2 - The "Zhongshan Yidun" ship, the first ocean cruise ship registered in China, has recently arrived at the Tianjin home port, marking the launch of the "7-day Yellow and Bohai Sea Sino-Western Cultural Journey" [3] - Viking Cruises is leveraging the Tianjin home port as a key hub to further expand and serve the northern customer base [3]

Group 1 - The first Chinese-flagged luxury cruise ship "Zhaoshang Yidun" has officially launched its "7-day Yellow Sea Cultural Journey" route, marking a significant entry into the northern Chinese cruise market [1][3] - "Zhaoshang Yidun" is a representative of the "small but beautiful" segment in the cruise industry, with a capacity of 930 passengers and equipped with various amenities including 7 restaurants and 4 bars [1] - The ship offers 100% Chinese service, enhancing the travel experience for domestic tourists and aiming to attract high-end clientele to Tianjin's cruise tourism sector [1][3] Group 2 - Tianjin International Cruise Home Port has demonstrated its service capabilities and brand appeal, with 120 cruise ship arrivals and departures recorded this year, serving over 200,000 passengers [3] - The summer season has seen a peak in cruise tourism demand, with a reported 60% year-on-year increase in cruise product bookings on online travel platforms [3] - The simultaneous docking of multiple cruise ships at various ports, including Tianjin and Qingdao, indicates a strong recovery and growth in the cruise tourism market [3]