Boasting Mediterranean-style décor, global cuisine and boutique shopping, the cruise ship "Mediterranea" left Tianjin on Sept. 30 for Sasebo and Fukuoka in Japan, among other spots, providing an ideal holiday getaway.
Guo Jia, director of business development of Adora Cruises, which operated the cruise, said that the ship carried more than 2,500 passengers on departure, which was close to full capacity.
"The 'Mediterranea' will make four voyages in October to meet the demand of tourists from north China," Guo added.
As the largest cruise home port in northern China, Tianjin International Cruise Home Port has received over 880 international cruise ships and handled more than 4.26 million inbound and outbound passengers.
Dong Zichen, deputy general manager of Tianjin International Cruise Home Port Co., Ltd., said that from Sept. 27 to Oct. 6, the home port received five international cruise ships and about 12,000 tourists.
