Today, if weather permits, Qingdao locals will see the biggest cruise ship ever docked on a Qingdao shore. Reporters learned that the ship Blue Ocean Pearl plans to undergo its sea trial today. Yesterday afternoon, reporters were able to tour the Blue Ocean Pearl in the Olympic Sailing Center Port.

Passenger cabin transformed into luxurious ballroom

Although the body of the ship hasn’t changed, the inside of the ship has been completely remodeled. Previously the upper floor was reserved for passengers while the lower floor transported cars. Now the ferryboat has been transformed into a luxurious cruise ship with a restaurant, ballroom, bar, meeting room and other entertainment facilities.

The ticket price for ocean cruise: 160 yuan per hour

Blue Ocean Pearl will offer service for passengers between the Olympic Sailing Center and Zhanqiao. The trial ticket price is 160 yuan per hour (not including catering and performances). Tickets for children under 1.20 meters are free of charge, and tickets for those between 1.20 to1.40 meters will be half-price. The ship’s probationary period is one year.

The sailing route and time

According to the lines approved by the waterway administration department, after setting out, the cruise ship will pass through Fushan Bay, Pacific Bay and Huiquan Bay to reach Qingdao Bay. The ship will then return to the Olympic Sailing Center from Zhanqiao seas. The duration of the voyage is one hour. With its blazing colored lights, the cruise ship will be a beautiful sight sailing in the night.

By Yu Meng and Liu Nengzhou