On March 10, the first domestic large cruise ship "IarCapital", designed by CSCruise Technology Development Co., a subsidiary of China Shipbuilding Corporation Ltd. and built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., returned safely to Shanghai Wusong International Cruise Port and completed the 100th landmark commercial operation voyage. This is not only a memorable day in the development process of "Ida Cruise", which is known as the national brand, but also another highlight moment after the independent design, construction and operation from zero to 1 breakthrough of the Chinese cruise industry.
Since its maiden voyage on New Year's Day in 2024, "Aida Magic Capital" has served more than 350,000 domestic and foreign guests. At the same time, it has continuously deepened the innovative cultural tourism mode of "cruise + culture", and launched a number of characteristic themed voyages such as folk songs, Henan Opera, tea culture, Dunhuang culture and other intangible cultural heritage, which have received a warm response. In particular, has launched the "read dunhuang spring roaming" theme activities, more than with dunhuang academy jointly launched the second phase of the read of dunhuang sea art exhibition, is clothing features as the theme, hand in hand in culture and tourism and Beijing institute of garment art development center, launched "walking murals" first sea dunhuang clothing show, bring a panoramic maritime silk road cultural feast for passengers.
Guided by the needs of Chinese passengers, the "Iada Capital" adheres to the cruise ship as the carrier and culture as the core, driving the innovative integration of cultural and tourism, showing the strength of China's intelligent manufacturing and the unique charm of Chinese paradigm.
The 100th voyage is not only a number, it fully verifies the safety, comfort and reliability of the first domestic large cruise ship designed and built by CSSC after eight years of scientific research and five years, highlighting the significance of promoting the great leap and development of China's cruise industry and realizing new progress and new promotion of China's shipbuilding industry.
The 100th voyage is just a brand-new start. The Ida Magic ship will officially open the Chinese coast cruise in April, with the first station in Qingdao. In addition, Ida Cruises recently launched the 2025 summer feature long route, "Ida Magic Capital" will visit Hokkaido for the first time, from Shanghai, the 9-day and 8-night "Summer North Coast" tour (Shanghai-Jeju-Wuhe-Niigata-Hankan-Shanghai).
With the continuous innovation and iteration of Ida cruise products, routes and services, "Ida Magic Capital" has become the carrier for people to pursue a better life. With China's unique iconic cultural and tourism integration experience, it continues to enhance the influence and competitiveness of Chinese cruise brands in the international market, release new vitality and charm, help the high-quality development of China's cruise industry, and practice the mission of "CSSC, Smart Lead Deep Blue".