Traditional passenger ships sailing on rivers and lakes. With large passenger capacity and frequent docking, small quantities of groceries and mail are mostly loaded and unloaded at the floating dock through the gangway. The main structure is relatively thin. If the flow rate of the leg is less than 3 meters per second, the double bottom may not be set. Generally, there are two decks, and the freeboard is low. The safety requirements are lower than those of seagoing ships because of the convenience of the route section.

Tourist boats should not only meet the requirements of tourists, but also enable tourists to achieve the purposes of recuperation, vacation, cultural entertainment, social activities, etc. Bedrooms and public places are also divided into different levels, and most of them are vertically separated. The bedroom is arranged in the head to keep quiet. There are various public places with a wide view. The tourist ship has a shallow draft and a large endurance. It has anti-roll devices to make the navigation as smooth and comfortable as possible.