Table 1 The major differences between coastal and ocean cruise tourism
From: Selecting a coastal cruise port of call location in mainland China using the AHP method
| Â | Coastal cruise tourism | Ocean cruise tourism |
|---|---|---|
Vessel flags | Domestic register | Open register; International ships registers |
Cruise ship type | Mid-sized ships; Small ships | Large resort ships; Mid-sized ships |
Cruise duration | Varity choices | 4–6 days |
Target source market | Both native and foreign | Native-based |
Cruise destination | Domestic ports/islands | Foreign ports |
Embark | ID card/passport | Passport |
Cruise itinerary | Open/butterfly | Close |