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China’s Second Home-Built Large Cruise Ship Adora Flora City Sets Off On First Trial Voyage

12.11.2026

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Adora Cruises has sent cruise ship Adora Flora City out on her first trial voyage four days after taking delivery.

The delivery took place at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding on November 6.

The vessel is 341 metres long, with 2,130 cabins and suites and room for up to 5,232 passengers at full capacity.

She is 6,400 gross tons larger than Adora Magic City, which began commercial service from Shanghai in January 2024.

The first voyage is meant as a rehearsal for commercial operation, the operator said. Crews will test maritime operations, navigation safety, ship-shore coordination and the information systems on board. Services that guests will use onboard, including cabin service, dining, entertainment and shopping, will also be tried under simulated operating conditions.

A second trial voyage is planned for November 14 to 16.
After that, the inaugural season from Guangzhou will begin on November 22.The first sailing is a six-day, five-night trip to Hong Kong and Chan May in Vietnam.

Source: China Daily

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