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China's 2nd domestically built large cruise ship delivered in Shanghai

(Xinhua) 14:25, November 06, 2026

This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2026 shows the cruise ship Adora Flora City at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), in Shanghai, east China.

China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, was delivered in Shanghai on Friday.

The cruise ship, which features distinctive Chinese-style characteristics, is scheduled to launch its inaugural season from the Nansha International Cruise Home Port in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province in south China.

Compared with China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, the new ship's gross tonnage has increased by 6,400 tonnes to 141,900 tonnes, and its total length has increased by 17.4 meters to 341 meters. It has 2,130 guest cabins and can accommodate 5,232 passengers at full capacity.

After delivery, Adora Flora City will conduct trial voyages and carry out various preparatory tasks before its scheduled maiden voyage. It is due to arrive at the Nansha International Cruise Home Port on Nov. 12, with its inaugural season set to begin on Nov. 22. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2026 shows the cruise ship Adora Flora City at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), in Shanghai, east China.

China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, was delivered in Shanghai on Friday.

The cruise ship, which features distinctive Chinese-style characteristics, is scheduled to launch its inaugural season from the Nansha International Cruise Home Port in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province in south China.

Compared with China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, the new ship's gross tonnage has increased by 6,400 tonnes to 141,900 tonnes, and its total length has increased by 17.4 meters to 341 meters. It has 2,130 guest cabins and can accommodate 5,232 passengers at full capacity.

After delivery, Adora Flora City will conduct trial voyages and carry out various preparatory tasks before its scheduled maiden voyage. It is due to arrive at the Nansha International Cruise Home Port on Nov. 12, with its inaugural season set to begin on Nov. 22. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2026 shows the cruise ship Adora Flora City at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), in Shanghai, east China.

China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, was delivered in Shanghai on Friday.

The cruise ship, which features distinctive Chinese-style characteristics, is scheduled to launch its inaugural season from the Nansha International Cruise Home Port in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province in south China.

Compared with China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, the new ship's gross tonnage has increased by 6,400 tonnes to 141,900 tonnes, and its total length has increased by 17.4 meters to 341 meters. It has 2,130 guest cabins and can accommodate 5,232 passengers at full capacity.

After delivery, Adora Flora City will conduct trial voyages and carry out various preparatory tasks before its scheduled maiden voyage. It is due to arrive at the Nansha International Cruise Home Port on Nov. 12, with its inaugural season set to begin on Nov. 22. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

This photo taken on Nov. 6, 2026 shows the cruise ship Adora Flora City at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of China State Shipbuilding Corporation Limited (CSSC), in Shanghai, east China.

China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, was delivered in Shanghai on Friday.

The cruise ship, which features distinctive Chinese-style characteristics, is scheduled to launch its inaugural season from the Nansha International Cruise Home Port in Guangzhou, capital of Guangdong Province in south China.

Compared with China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, the new ship's gross tonnage has increased by 6,400 tonnes to 141,900 tonnes, and its total length has increased by 17.4 meters to 341 meters. It has 2,130 guest cabins and can accommodate 5,232 passengers at full capacity.

After delivery, Adora Flora City will conduct trial voyages and carry out various preparatory tasks before its scheduled maiden voyage. It is due to arrive at the Nansha International Cruise Home Port on Nov. 12, with its inaugural season set to begin on Nov. 22. (Xinhua/Ding Ting)

(Web editor: Zhang Kaiwei, Liang Jun)

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