Move over, Titanic—China’s first domestically-built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, just wrapped up its debut year with 84 trips and over 600,000 passengers! 🌟 According to Shanghai Customs, this floating giant has captured 40% of the Chinese mainland’s international cruise market since its January 1 maiden voyage.
Imagine boarding a ship longer than three soccer fields (323.6 meters!) with space for 5,246 guests and 1,300 crew. 🛳️ Adora Magic City’s latest voyage, a six-day New Year trip from Shanghai, sold out with 3,000+ travelers chasing midnight sunrises and ocean views. 🎉
Dubbed the \"golden industry that floats,\" cruise manufacturing relies on a massive global supply chain. Over 1,000 companies worldwide helped build this tech marvel. And there’s more coming: a second Chinese-built cruise ship launches in 2027 from Guangzhou, signaling China’s rising tide in luxury travel.
Thanks to visa-free policies and a post-pandemic tourism rebound, China’s cruise economy is sailing full speed ahead. Analysts say it’s fueling new jobs, travel trends, and even eco-friendly innovations. 🌏💼 Ready to cruise?
