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China delivers second homegrown large cruise ship Adora Flora City in Shanghai
By Global Times
Published: Nov 06, 2026 09:49 AM

China’s second domestically built large cruise ship Adora Flora City prepares for its first sea trial in Shanghai, on May 15, 2026. Photo: VCG

China's second homegrown large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, was officially delivered in Shanghai on Friday, marking a key leap for China's large cruise ship program from a single-ship breakthrough to series construction.

Large cruise ships, aircraft carriers, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) carriers are known as the three "crown jewels" of the shipbuilding industry, and serve as an important yardstick for measuring a country's comprehensive industrial manufacturing capability. China’s second domestically built large cruise ship is 341 meters long — larger than three standard football fields laid end to end. With 2,130 cabins, it can accommodate more than 5,200 passengers, equivalent in scale to six mid-sized five-star hotels on land.

The hull is 37.2 meters wide, more than the lateral width of a 12-story residential building. The broad hull greatly enhances the ship's stability, giving it stronger resistance to pitching and waves at sea — even in relatively rough seas, the ride remains smooth and comfortable.

With a gross tonnage of 141,900 tons, it adds 6,400 tons of displacement compared with the country’s first domestically built large cruise ship Adora Magic City — equivalent to carrying an extra medium-sized ocean-going freighter.

All cabins throughout the ship have undergone professional noise-reduction and vibration-damping testing. Under the ship's maximum operating conditions, indoor noise is strictly kept below 45 decibels — equivalent to the environment of a quiet study.

In addition, the ship features 28 restaurants and bars, an 800-seat grand theater, a 200-meter circular running track at sea, and more.

After delivery, the "Adora Flora City" will carry out trial voyages and various preparations ahead of its maiden voyage as planned. It is scheduled to arrive at Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port on November 12 and to launch its inaugural season from Guangzhou on November 22. The city Guangzhou is dubbed the “Flora City”.

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China's two homegrown cruise ships berth side by side in historic Shanghai meeting​

Updated 2026.11.10 21:25 GMT+8
China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, departed from Shanghai's Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on November 9, for its first trial voyage, marking another milestone in the country's efforts to develop its homegrown cruise industry.

The vessel is scheduled to arrive at Nansha International Cruise Home Port in Guangzhou, south China's Guangdong Province, on November 12. During the voyage, systematic tests and adjustments will be conducted in areas including maritime operations, navigation safety, products and services, ship-shore coordination, and integrated information systems, according to the operator.

China's two domestically built large cruise ships, the Adora Magic City (R) and Adora Flora City (L), docked side by side at Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal in Shanghai, China. /Photo provided to CGTN

Under simulated real operating conditions, the trial will also assess key passenger experiences, including cabin services, dining, entertainment, shopping and leisure activities, while testing coordination and response capabilities across different departments. The comprehensive testing marks a crucial step toward the ship's commercial operation. Adora Flora City is scheduled to begin its inaugural season on November 22.

The ship's departure came just one day after a historic scene unfolded at Wusongkou. On November 8, Adora Flora City and Adora Magic City, China's two domestically built large cruise ships, berthed side by side at Shanghai's Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal for the first time. The two vessels sounded their horns to greet each other.

The historic gathering reflects a major step forward for China's shipbuilding industry, from the breakthrough of building its first large cruise ship to developing the capacity for serial production. Large cruise ships are among the most complex engineering projects in the global industrial system, involving extensive coordination across shipbuilding, advanced equipment manufacturing, information technology and supporting industries. The emergence of the two sister ships highlights China's growing capabilities in high-end shipbuilding and industrial integration.

China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City. /Photo provided to CGTN

The development of the cruise industry is also closely tied to the transformation of Shanghai's Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal. At the 2026 Wusongkou Forum held at Baoshan District on Sunday, industry representatives highlighted the vision of transforming the port from a cruise home port into a comprehensive hub connecting river and sea transportation, while fostering a broader cruise industry ecosystem.

As a key gateway for China's cruise industry, Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal has maintained its leading position in the country's cruise market for several consecutive years. In the first three quarters of 2026, cruise ship calls and inbound and outbound passenger traffic at the port accounted for 55% and 76% of the respective national totals, according to Baoshan District People's government. The growing presence of international travelers has also become a notable feature of its operations. On March 28, a registered nearly 5,900 passenger visits marked a new record at the terminal for the highest number of inbound foreign passengers in a single day.

The increase in international cruise passengers comes amid China's expanded visa-free entry policies and facilitation of inbound tourism. Cruise travel is also emerging as an important channel for overseas tourists to explore China, with Shanghai serving as a major gateway connecting international travelers to more destinations.

China's two homegrown cruise ships berth side by side in historic Shanghai meeting

China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, departed from Shanghai's Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on November 9, for its first trial voyage, marking another milestone in the country's efforts to develop its homegrown

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