China delivers second domestically built large cruise ship
China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has delivered Adora Flora City, the country’s second domestically built large cruise ship, at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding on November 6, 2026, marking another stage in the development of China’s cruise shipbuilding industry.
The vessel will be commercially operated by Adora Cruises, part of China Tourism Group. Its delivery follows that of Adora Magic City, China’s first domestically built large cruise ship, and reflects the expansion of domestic shipbuilding capabilities in a technically demanding segment of the passenger vessel market.
According to CSSC, the construction period for Adora Flora City was eight months shorter than that of its predecessor, while overall construction efficiency improved by 20%. The share of domestically sourced equipment and components also increased by five percentage points, reflecting the development of China’s supply chain for large cruise ship construction.
The vessel measures 341 metres in length and has a gross tonnage of approximately 141,900 GT. It features 2,130 passenger cabins and suites and can accommodate up to 5,232 guests, making it larger than Adora Magic City.
Preparations underway for Guangzhou debut
Following delivery, Adora Flora City has entered the final preparations for its commercial introduction, including trial operations, crew training and the coordination of supplies and operational services.
The vessel is scheduled to begin its inaugural cruise season on November 22, departing from Guangzhou Nansha International Cruise Home Port. Preparatory activities are being coordinated across Shanghai, Guangzhou and Hong Kong before the ship enters passenger service.
The new cruise ship will join Adora Cruises’ existing fleet, supporting the operator’s development of services from multiple Chinese homeports.
The delivery also reflects continued cooperation between China Tourism Group and CSSC in developing domestic cruise ship construction and operations. The companies are seeking to apply experience gained from the construction and operation of Adora Magic City to subsequent vessels, including improvements in production efficiency, equipment sourcing and passenger facilities.
With the completion of its second large cruise ship, China’s shipbuilding industry has demonstrated further progress in developing the production processes and supplier network required for the construction of complex passenger vessels.
