China News Service, Tianjin, February 23 (Reporter Zhou Yaqiang) The 2026 Spring Festival holiday has come to an end, and Tianjin’s cruise tourism market data is eye-catching. The reporter learned from the Tianjin Dongjiang Border Inspection Station that during the Spring Festival holiday, the Tianjin Cruise Port inspected and released a total of 4 inbound and outbound cruise ships, with nearly 9,000 entry and exit personnel. Cruise travel has become a popular choice for more and more people to "spend the New Year at sea", and its popularity continues to rise.
On the afternoon of February 22, the "Dream" cruise ship departed from the Tianjin International Cruise Home Port carrying more than 2,000 passengers, embarking on a six-day and five-night trip to South Korea. (Photo courtesy of Dongjiang Border Inspection Station)
According to statistics from the border inspection department, in terms of passenger composition, family travel occupies the absolute majority, accounting for more than 80%. Among them, elderly passengers over the age of 60 account for more than one-third of the total, and teenagers under the age of 16 account for more than one-quarter. Cruise tourism has become increasingly attractive to family customers.
In terms of tourist sources, in addition to the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region, tourists from Shanxi, Liaoning, Inner Mongolia and other places have increased significantly. Many passengers said that after the cruise itinerary, they would choose to stay in Tianjin for a few days and go to ancient cultural streets, Yangliuqing Ancient Town and other places to experience the strong atmosphere of the Spring Festival.
The picture shows passengers passing through the waiting hall with their luggage. (Photo courtesy of Dongjiang Border Inspection Station)
In order to cope with the peak passenger flow during the Spring Festival, the Dongjiang Border Inspection Station of Tianjin Border Inspection Station has determined the passenger structure in advance, opened additional inspection channels and special channels, optimized customs clearance procedures, and scientifically diverted personnel to ensure efficient and smooth entry and exit of passengers.
It is understood that since 2026, Tianjin Cruise Port has inspected a total of 20 inbound and outbound cruise ships, with more than 33,000 inbound and outbound passengers. It is worth noting that on March 3, the day of the Lantern Festival, the luxury cruise ship "Regita" will arrive in Tianjin, carrying nearly 600 foreign tourists from 24 countries including the United States, Canada, and Australia, and embark on a two-day Chinese New Year trip in Beijing and Tianjin.
The picture shows the border inspection scene. (Photo courtesy of Dongjiang Border Inspection Station)
The relevant person in charge of the Dongjiang Border Inspection Station stated that they will continue to optimize the efficiency of entry and exit inspections, fully implement convenient policies such as visa-free entry for foreign tourist groups on cruise ships, and 240-hour visa-free transit, to further enhance the passenger customs clearance experience and help the high-quality development of Tianjin’s cruise industry. (over)
