Southeast Asia Information Port News (www.dnyxxg.com) On the evening of February 17th, the first day of the Lunar New Year, the Guangzhou Nansha Cruise Home Port was brightly lit and filled with a festive atmosphere. The cruise ship "Ida Mediterranean" set sail from here, embarking on its New Year's journey. That evening, over 5,000 passengers passed through the Nansha Port, setting a new record for the highest number of passengers on a single voyage at the Nansha Port this year.
Spending the Spring Festival at sea is becoming a new choice for family reunions. In the waiting hall, children looked around excitedly, and families came and went in a steady stream. Mr. Chen, a passenger pushing his father in a wheelchair, said, "In the past, we rushed home for the Spring Festival, but now we're taking the whole family 'out.' Being together as a family on the ship is both relaxing and a novel experience." Many families chose cruise travel like this, including large families with three generations traveling together and young couples experiencing a different kind of Spring Festival.
To cope with the peak passenger flow during the Spring Festival, the Nansha Border Inspection Station optimized its channel setup in advance, opened green channels for the elderly and children, and dynamically increased police force. At the verification counter, police officer Wang Bingqing moved with practiced ease; this was her eleventh Spring Festival spent on duty. She said, "The more concentrated the passenger flow, the more stable and welcoming we must be, ensuring everyone boards the ship in good spirits for the New Year." Deng Jinhua, captain of the fourth duty team, emphasized that ensuring smooth, safe, and efficient customs clearance is the best New Year's gift for passengers.
Yang Beilei, a representative from IDA Cruises, introduced that the Year of the Horse Spring Festival themed cruises were very popular, with all Spring Festival cruises departing from Guangzhou sold out, achieving a successful start to the New Year and injecting momentum into Guangzhou's cruise economy.
Around 11 p.m. that evening, the last passenger successfully passed through customs. The "IADA MSC," carrying 2,600 passengers, slowly sailed away, disappearing into the night sky of the South China Sea. The glow of red lanterns at the dock illuminated the upright figures of the police officers on duty; their steadfastness became a unique backdrop for the reunion at the Nansha Port. (End)
