China's second locally built cruise ship floated out

China's Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding launched a new cruise ship into the water for the first time on Monday, April 28.

The 141,900GT Adora Flora City will be operated by Adora Cruises, a joint venture formed by China State Shipbuilding Corporation and US-based cruise company Carnival Corporation. She is a sister ship of Adora Magic City, which was handed over to the same operator in late 2023.

Adora Flora City will also be the second cruise ship to be built entirely in China after Adora Magic City.

Upon completion, Adora Flora City will be slightly larger than her sister, with an LOA of 341 metres compared to Adora Magic City's 323.6 metres. The newer ship will also boast additional outdoor and leisure spaces, which will cover total areas of 25,599 square metres and 14,272 square metres, respectively.

Adora Flora City is scheduled to be handed over to Adora Cruises at the end of 2026.