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Spectrum of the Seas, June 2019, sailing from Shanghai, China

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Cruises from Shanghai, China

Shanghai's Wusongkou terminal is China's largest cruise port, with sailings to Japan and Korea.

Things to do in Shanghai, China

  • The BundColonial-era buildings facing the Pudong skyline.
  • Yu GardenA Ming-dynasty garden in the old city.
  • French ConcessionPlane-tree-lined streets and cafés.

When to go

  1. Jan: low season
  2. Feb: low season
  3. Mar: shoulder season
  4. Apr: high season
  5. May: high season
  6. Jun: shoulder season
  7. Jul: shoulder season
  8. Aug: shoulder season
  9. Sep: high season
  10. Oct: high season
  11. Nov: shoulder season
  12. Dec: shoulder season

Spring and autumn have the best weather; summer is hot and wet.

Flying in and getting to the ship

Moderate transferThe Wusongkou terminal is about 60 km from Shanghai Pudong, about an hour by taxi; Hongqiao is a similar distance. Lines sell coach transfers.

Rental cars: Not practical for visitors; China requires a local licence.

The airport for Shanghai, China is Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), with 17 lounges to wait in before you board.

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) on Lounge Frog

Ships sailing from Shanghai, China

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Spectrum of the Seas, June 20194.0 ★Royal Caribbean InternationalSpectrum of the Seas2019 · 169,379 GT · 4,246 guests · AsiaSpectrum of the Seas, delivered by Meyer Werft in April 2019, was the first Quantum Ultra-class ship, a modified version of the Quantum design with accommodations and features…MSC Bellissima docked near Aqaba, 20193.5 ★MSC CruisesMSC Bellissima2019 · 171,598 GT · 4,500 guests · AsiaMSC Bellissima is the second Meraviglia-class ship, built at Saint-Nazaire and in service since March 2019. She measures 171,598 gross tons and 316 metres, with an indoor…

Quick answers

Which cruise ships sail from Shanghai, China?

On Cruises Frog, 2 ships sail from Shanghai, China: Spectrum of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International) and MSC Bellissima (MSC Cruises).

Which cruise lines sail from Shanghai, China?

Royal Caribbean International and MSC Cruises sail from Shanghai, China.

What is the best-rated ship sailing from Shanghai, China?

Spectrum of the Seas (Royal Caribbean International), at 4.0 out of 5 in Cruises Frog's editorial ratings.

Which airport do you fly into for a cruise from Shanghai, China?

Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG). Lounge Frog lists 17 open lounges there for the wait before boarding.

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