The “Certain Provisions on Promoting Cruise Ship Economic Development in Shanghai” were passed by the 26th session of the Standing Committee of the 16th Shanghai Municipal People's Congress on December 30 and will come into effect on March 1, 2026. According to regulations, in terms of strengthening cruise tourism policy innovation and market cultivation, Shanghai will explore pilot no-destination sea cruise routes, and encourage international cruise ships to use Shanghai as the starting port to carry out sea cruises within approved waters, without stopping at any port and returning to the port of origin during this time. In terms of enhancing the competitiveness of the entire cruise economy industry chain, the regulations are clear. Shanghai will strengthen the integrated and joint development of port cities and promote the deep integration of culture, tourism, commerce, sports, and exhibitions along the riverside coastline and the surrounding port.

The “Certain Provisions on Promoting Cruise Ship Economic Development in Shanghai” were passed by the 26th session of the Standing Committee of the 16th Shanghai Municipal People's Congress on December 30 and will come into effect on March 1, 2026. According to regulations, in terms of strengthening cruise tourism policy innovation and market cultivation, Shanghai will explore pilot no-destination sea cruise routes, and encourage international cruise ships to use Shanghai as the starting port to carry out sea cruises within approved waters, without stopping at any port and returning to the port of origin during this time. In terms of enhancing the competitiveness of the entire cruise economy industry chain, the regulations are clear. Shanghai will strengthen the integrated and joint development of port cities and promote the deep integration of culture, tourism, commerce, sports, and exhibitions along the riverside coastline and the surrounding port.