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

Adora Cruises has sent cruise ship Adora Flora City out on her first trial voyage four days after taking delivery, Xinhua reported. Adora Flora City is China’s second domestically built large cruise ship. It departed Shanghai on Monday and is due in Guangzhou on November 12.

According to reports, 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.

One manager at Adora Cruises said the voyage is an important part of preparing for the maiden sailing. However, the trials do not end in Guangzhou. The ship will prepare there for home port berthing and the maiden voyage procedures, and a second trial voyage is planned for November 14 to 16.

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