Do Dutch nationalities needs to pre arrange visa if their cruise ends in Shanghai and they fly back?

Good day,
If Dutch passengers are going on a cruise and they only have 1 port in China, Shanghai, which is disembarkation port as well do they need to arrange a entry permit prior to leaving the Netherlands? Or can they apply for 72 hrs (or 144) free transit upon arrival in the cruise terminal?
(HAL cruise Volendam 27oct17).
thanks a lot for your advice,
VCK Cruises
Elisa Duinmeyer