October 30, 2026 — Two ships called back to back at Tianjin, China, this month, and port officials used China’s 240-hour temporary entry permit to bring guests ashore, according to Cruise Industry News.
What happened
- Azamara Pursuit docked on October 18 with more than 600 guests.
- The World, the residential ship, arrived on October 19 for a four-day stay, with about 140 guests entering China.
- Officials processed 240-hour temporary entry permits for nearly 200 guests in a single on-site procedure.
What it means for airline travelers
- Ending a cruise in China? The 240-hour permit is for short stays. If you plan to fly home from Beijing after a cruise, confirm with your cruise line which entry process applies to your passport and sailing.
- Tianjin is a Beijing port: Allow time for the transfer between the Tianjin cruise terminal and Beijing’s airports.
Sources
- Cruise Industry News — Azamara Pursuit and The World Make Back-to-Back Calls at Tianjin
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