China’s second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, has entered its final operational trials ahead of its scheduled debut on November 22nd, 2026, from Guangzhou. The vessel is also preparing to launch its first Southeast Asian itineraries in December.
Built by Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding, the 141,900-gross-tonne ship departed Shanghai’s Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal on November 9th and is expected to arrive at Guangzhou’s Nansha International Cruise Home Port on November 12th. A second trial, scheduled for November 14th–16th, will assess navigational safety, onboard services and coordination between shipboard and shore-based operations.
Adora Flora City features 2,130 cabins and suites and can accommodate up to 5,232 passengers at full capacity. It follows Adora Magic City as the second large cruise ship constructed in China.
Malaysian cruise operator Hwajing Travel & Tours has included two 8-night voyages aboard the new vessel in its December programme. The first departs Guangzhou on December 9th, calling at Manila, Muara in Brunei, Singapore and Port Klang. The second sails from Port Klang on December 17th, visiting Jakarta and Cam Ranh in Vietnam before returning to Guangzhou.
The deployment expands Hwajing’s cooperation with Adora Cruises beyond Adora Mediterranea, which is also scheduled to operate a separate year-end programme from Port Klang.