Situated at the estuary of Yangtze River and at the midpoint of the northern and southern coastline in China, Shanghai Port is known as the largest seaport nationwide and the third worldwide, and it serves as the only port in China connecting the country’s shipping system of sea and freshwater. More than 300 ocean-going ships sailing from Shanghai Port to almost 2000 destinations in over 160 countries and regions throughout the world, and new ships keep being introduced in recent years. 

Cruising is a good choice for passengers of all ages and everyone will enjoy a good time to his heart’s content. Cruise ships offer you comfortable accommodations, fantastic sightseeing, delicious food and unforgettable entertainment including small-sized cinema, casino and fitness center. Most ships also have a well-equipped medical center.

Located on the banks of the Huangpu River in Hongkou District and facing the Oriental Pearl TV Tower over the Huangpu River, Shanghai Port International Cruise Terminal is the major port for international trips. The terminal contains an 880-metre-long wharf, which can berth three international passenger liners of 70,000 to 80,000 tons at the same time. The wharf was designed with an annual throughput capacity of 1 million people. There are weekly ferry services from Shanghai to Nagasaki (Japan), Cheju (South Korea), Mokpo (South Korea), Kobe (Japan), Osaka (Japan) and Hong Kong. Ship tickets can be bought or booked at Shanghai International Ferry Co., Ltd. with your passport or other valid identification. You’d better go to the port two hours earlier for boarding procedures. The Terminal includes cruise terminal station, SIPG (Shanghai International Port Group) building, super-five-star hotel, office building, art gallery and other facilities for leisure and commerce. With the opening of the terminal, Shanghai moved further towards its opening up to the globe.

As to domestic cruise, Shanghai Wusong Passenger Transport Center, located at the meeting of Yangtze River estuary and Huangpu River, is an important passenger port with many domestic sea routes in operation, with a number of destinations such as Dinghai, Mt. Putuo Shan, Nantong, Zhoushan, Daishan and some other cities along the Yangtze River. Other major Docks in Shanghai include Shanghai Gongping Road Dock, Shanghai Jinshan Dock, Shanghai Baoyang Road Dock, and Shanghai Shidongkou Dock.