Today (July 23), the reporter learned from China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation that China's second domestically produced large cruise ship will mainly rely on Guangzhou's home port for operation, and actively layout the South China market, creating an innovative model for the integration of cruise economy and cultural, commercial and travel development. The operator of the second domestically produced large cruise ship, Aida Cruise, signed a cooperation agreement with Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port today. The signing of the agreement marks that both parties will jointly promote the construction of the entire industry chain ecosystem of Guangzhou cruise ships. The second domestically produced large cruise ship will operate from Guangzhou as its home port. Xie Chi, Department Manager of Comprehensive Affairs Department of Nansha International Cruise Homeport: Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Homeport has a coastline of 770 meters. Among domestic cruise homeports, it has the largest number of port inspection channels and the best waiting area for passengers. Encrypt the homeport route, improve the product quality of the route, and create a cruise business district that integrates comprehensive cruise services, leisure vacation, consumer shopping, cultural tourism and exhibition, providing support for regional economic development. It is reported that the second domestically produced large cruise ship has entered the acceleration period of final assembly and is scheduled to be delivered by the end of 2026, and will officially open international routes at the Nansha Cruise Home Port in Guangzhou in 2027. Next, Aida Cruise will complete the cruise route design for the second domestically produced large cruise ship departing from Guangzhou this year, enriching the travel options for consumers in southern China. Yang Guobing, Chairman of China Shipbuilding Industry Corporation's cruise ship Aida Cruise: After the deployment of the second large cruise ship in Guangzhou, we will improve the design of cruise products to reflect the culture of Lingnan and the characteristics of Guangzhou. The second cruise ship will have larger space and more complete service facilities, and its route will face South Asia, Southeast Asia, and the "Magic City" from afar. (New Society)