October 5, 2026 — Tianjin Oriental International Cruise Line has begun its first season from Shenzhen with the cruise ship Dream. Nine cruises are scheduled, and Singapore joins the line’s itineraries for the first time.
The season opened on September 20, 2026, and is run in partnership with Chengzhen Cruises. Dream previously sailed from Tianjin and Shanghai.
The Shenzhen program
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Ship | Dream |
| Homeport | Shenzhen |
| Season start | September 20, 2026 |
| Season end | TBA |
| Sailings | Nine cruises of five and six days |
| Vietnam | Hue, Nha Trang |
| Malaysia and Brunei | Kota Kinabalu; Muara |
| New for the line | Singapore |
| Also offered | A cruise to nowhere |
Individual departure dates and fares were not published in the report.
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What it means for airline travelers
- Airports: Shenzhen Bao’an (SZX) is the local airport. Hong Kong (HKG) is nearby and has far more long-haul service, which gives standby travelers more options. Allow time for the border crossing if you route that way.
- Documents: These cruises start and end in mainland China and call in Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei or Singapore. Check entry rules for each country and for re-entering China before you travel.
- Arrive a day early. With only nine sailings, there is no next-week departure to fall back on if a standby flight does not work out.
- Interline rates: The line sells mainly in the Chinese market. No travel-industry program is mentioned.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News — Tianjin Oriental’s Dream Begins Inaugural Shenzhen-Based Season
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