Shan-Hai-Shu Group and Xiamen International Cruise signed an agreement to build China's first self-built 100,000-gt cruiseship in Xiamen on September 7.
They intend to name it " China Xiamen", reports Xiamen Economic Daily.
The agreement also included the construction of an international cruise homeport in Xiamen.
According to the agreement, Royal Caribbean Cruises will make the design for the cruise ship and serve as construction consultancy, China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) will lead the ship construction and design research project application, Finland's Deltamarin is entrusted to offer consultation and supervise the construction, and Xiamen Shipbuilding Industry is responsible for the shipbuilding.
The construction of "China Xiamen" is a long-term plan, and at present there is no specific timetable, says Shan-Hai-Shu Group
The cruise homeport will be connected to other parts of Xiamen via Metro Line 2 and it will include shopping centers, theme parks, and hotels.