China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, has completed 90 journeys and welcomed over 650,000 tourists since beginning its commercial operation over a year ago.
The cruise ship, which embarked on its maiden voyage on Jan 1, 2024, is 323.6 meters long with a gross tonnage of 135,500 tons and can accommodate up to 5,246 passengers in 2,125 guest rooms.
Nearly 5,000 tourists have boarded the ship for a trip from Shanghai to Japan and South Korea for this year's Spring Festival holiday.
This year, the ship plans to visit multiple cruise ports in China and embark on themed voyages along the country's coast.
With its long industrial chain and a high degree of internationalization, the cruise industry is often called "the golden industry that floats." Over 1,000 domestic and foreign manufacturers were involved in building Adora Magic City.
Meanwhile, China's second homegrown large cruise ship is expected to be delivered by the end of 2026 and will start international journeys from Guangzhou in 2027.
China's first homegrown large cruise ship receives over 650,000 tourists
