Blue Dream Cruises has announced the commencement of its autumn-winter season with the "Blue Dream Melody (蓝梦之歌)," vessel, starting on September 26, from Shekou Cruise Home Port. 

The vessel will feature a series of two to five nights itineraries, including calls at Chan May Port in Vietnam; Hong Kong; and the Japanese ports of Naha, Ishigaki, and Miyako.

This deployment is a major component of Blue Dream Cruises' strategic realignment towards the southern region, aligning with Shenzhen's broader maritime development strategy, as outlined in the 14th Five-Year Plan for port and shipping development.

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The focus is on leveraging Shenzhen's infrastructure and policies to enhance cruise service offerings and to reinforce the city’s position as a leading international cruise hub within the Greater Bay Area.  

This article is translated by China Daily from the original report in Chinese as published on the official website of sznews.com, the official website of Shenzhen Newspaper Group (深圳报业集团).