On June 22, the world’s most advanced cruise ship, Quantum of the Seas, called at Xiamen International Cruise Terminal. It was the luxury ship’s first call in mainland China.

The Quantum of the Seas, a newly launched world-class cruise ship operated by Royal Carribean International, features newly designed staterooms, cutting-edge technology, and the finest dining ever offered on a cruise ship. It has multiple functions that have never been offered on cruise ships before, including a skydiving simulator and a jewel-shaped North Star capsule for 360-degree views of the sea.

The cruise ship is 348 meters long and 41.4 meters wide, setting a new record for the port of call at Xiamen International Cruise Terminal.

About 4120 passengers disembarked for sightseeing in Xiamen, and the cruise ship set sail for Shanghai that evening.

There are about 3,000 pieces of artwork on the cruise ship, including a pink bear statue.

In 2014, Xiamen International Cruise Terminal received 21 visits from cruise ships. Xiamen was selected as one of four pilot cities for cruise ship transportation in China. Xiamen is expected to receive a record 50 visits from cruise ships this year.

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