Guangzhou’s Marine Economy Development 15th Five-Year Plan directs a rapid
expansion of the cruise and yacht sector, prioritizing more multi‑homeport
operations and “one‑trip, multiple‑stop” international boutique routes. The plan
calls for shore‑side commercial upgrades in Nansha to strengthen cruise‑to‑city
consumption and advances construction of yacht marinas at International
Financial City, Pharmaceutical Port and Guangzhou Window. It mandates
streamlined yacht border procedures—including joint boarding inspections and
faster entry/exit checks—and backs Nansha, Panyu and Huangpu in building
integrated yacht service centers to provide expedited government services. The
policy also pushes development of urban sightseeing, marine leisure and
business‑reception offerings and improvements across yacht construction,
maintenance, trading and leasing services to expand product supply.
