SHANGHAI: China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, has completed 84 journeys and welcomed 600,000 tourists in the first year of its commercial operation, according to Shanghai Customs, reported Xinhua.
The ship embarked on its maiden voyage on Jan 1 and gained popularity among tourists, accounting for 40 per cent of China's international cruise market in 2024.
AdvertisementOver 3,000 passengers boarded the ship docking at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on Sunday for a six-day New Year trip.
The cruise ship, 323.6 metres long, has a gross tonnage of 135,500 tonnes and can accommodate up to 5,246 passengers in 2,125 guest rooms.
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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.
