China’s first domestically produced large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, marked its 100th voyage in Shanghai on Monday, having attracted over 350,000 domestic and international tourists since starting commercial operations in early 2024.
At 6 a.m., the cruise ship concluded its voyage, docking at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, where passengers disembarked.
“There are slides, swimming pools and ‘gardens on the sea’ on the cruise ship,” said a little boy as he shared what impressed him during the voyage.
“I hope that next time, I can bring my parents along to join me on another Adora voyage,” said a female passenger.
Meanwhile, Shanghai’s maritime and border inspection authorities have introduced a customized management program to guarantee the safe and efficient operation of Adora Magic City.
“Using tools such as the smart maritime platform, electronic patrols and the Vessel Traffic Services (VTS) system, we provide advanced safety and weather information to the cruise ship passing through the waters under our administration, ensuring the cruise goes safely and smoothly,” said Sheng Jinghao, a maritime inspector at the Baoshan Maritime Safety Administration.
“We’ve implemented a series of measures to continuously streamline the customs clearance process. We use the cruise control system to speed up inspection, greatly reducing passenger waiting times,” said Qiao Yingsong, a customs officer at the Pujiang Border Inspection Station.
The Adora Magic City showcases China’s growing cruise industry expertise, built with contributions from over 1,000 global manufacturers, symbolizing innovation and international cooperation.
