China’s cruise ship Adora Magic City prepares for maiden voyage

Monday, December 11, 2023

China‘s first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, underwent a handover over to its operator, Adora Cruises.

It happened after all shipboard equipment was installed, a news agency reported on Sunday.

The ship got its name and delivery in Shanghai last month. It so happened after eight years of research and five years of design and construction.

Following this the installation and functional verification of supplies such as artworks, hotel supplies and medical equipment started.

A total of 1,292 crew members from all over the world have boarded the ship to prepare for trial operations and its maiden voyage.

It will head for its operational port, the Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal in Shanghai, soon.

After arriving, the ship will set sail for a test voyage to simulate the real one.

It will be carrying out comprehensive tests. This includes maritime management and services, Guo Jia, director of business development of Adora Cruises, told the media.

For official operation, they have designed international cruise routes from Shanghai to popular tourist destinations in Northeast Asia for their guests.

The routes will be further expanded in the future, with more options added such as routes to Southeast Asia and the Belt and Road partner countries said Guo.

The cruise ship can accommodate up to 5,246 passengers in its 2,125 guest rooms. It measures 323.6 meters in length and 72.2 meters in height and a gross weight of 135,500 tonnes.

It is scheduled to begin its maiden voyage on January 1, 2024, marking the beginning of its commercial operation. Tickets have been available since September.

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