China's first luxury liner cruises into service

Performers dance at a ceremony to mark the maiden voyage of Henna from in Sanya, on Jan 26, 2013. Henna will return to Sanya on Jan 28. The voyage marks the first liner from the Chinese mainland formally entering the cruise tourism market. Henna is 223 meters long, 31 meters wide, has 739 passenger cabins which can accommodate 1,965 people. The ship boasts a restaurant, duty free shop, theater, banquet hall, meeting rooms, bars, swimming pools, spa and fitness center. [Photo by Huang Yiming/Asianewsphoto]