On February 27th, a signing ceremony for the construction of the first fully transparent sightseeing electric cruise ship in China, a new project by Xiamen Lunzong Sea Passenger Transport Tourism, was successfully held. Fujian Xiamen Shipping/ Xiamen Lunzong Sea Passenger Transport Tourism officially signed the shipbuilding contract with the construction and design companies, Wuxi DongFang High-speed Craft Development and Fujian Mawei Shipbuilding.
This coastal green intelligent sightseeing electric vessel contracted for construction is a demonstration project of the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology.
As a national-level demonstration platform, the vessel is equipped with a 5487 kWh lithium iron phosphate battery power system, two 600 kW propulsion motors, a 360° full-scenario virtual and real maritime sightseeing assistance system, and several other high-tech devices with independent intellectual property rights, setting a benchmark for technological integration and innovation in the industry. The vessel can achieve a maximum range of 70 nautical miles on a single charge. Compared to traditional fuel-powered vessels, its energy consumption and emissions are significantly reduced, making it a low-noise, zero-emission “environmentally friendly” electric vessel.
The cruise ship is 46.82 meters long, 15 meters wide, cleverly integrated into the white mountains and southern Fujian architectural style. The superstructure’s outer walls are entirely surrounded by 360-degree fully transparent sightseeing floor-to-ceiling glass curtain walls, complemented by a dynamic lighting system at night, offering an aesthetically pleasing and transparent appearance with a strong sense of technological sophistication.
This type of vessel closely follows the functional theme of “tourism and sightseeing”, with a total of 300 passenger seats and 3 decks, and multiple functions such as sightseeing, business, catering, entertainment, etc., which can better satisfy the growing demand of the tourism market for high-end hospitality, themed sightseeing, gourmet catering and recreational performances.
In recent years, Xiamen’s maritime tourism passenger trips have grown significantly. During the Spring Festival in 2025, Xiamen Shipping Passenger Travel completed a total of 217,000 passengers transported by vessel, a year-on-year increase of 24.71%. Based on a forward-looking consideration of Xiamen’s tourism development, Xiamen Lunzong Sea Passenger Transport Tourism has seized the opportunity to upgrade the maritime cultural tourism industry. The sightseeing cruise ship is expected to be put into operation for Xiamen’s maritime tours in 2026.