China's second domestically built large cruise ship is scheduled for delivery by the end of 2026, marking another milestone in its push into high-value shipbuilding.
State-owned China State Shipbuilding Corporation said the vessel's main structure has been completed. The ship, named Adora Flora City, is expected to undock in mid-March to begin dockside mooring tests, with sea trials planned for late May.
With a gross tonnage of 141,900 tonnes, the vessel underscores China's expanding capabilities in constructing large cruise liners, a segment long dominated by European shipyards.
Compared with China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, the new liner is 17.4 meters longer and features expanded public areas and upgraded onboard facilities aimed at improving passenger comfort, the company said.
Environmental standards have also been strengthened. The ship is fitted with three additional exhaust gas desulfurization systems and five denitrification systems, designed to reduce sulfur oxide and nitrogen oxide emissions during operation.
