China’s cruise industry passes major milestone as Beijing eyes travel boom

South China Morning PostEN 1 min read 100% complete by Carol YangFebruary 10, 2026 at 04:00 AM

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China's first domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, has reached one million passengers since its commercial debut two years ago. This milestone signals progress in China's efforts to stimulate domestic spending on services and foster new economic growth. The operator aims to establish a "Chinese benchmark" for the global cruise industry. Construction of a second ship, Adora Flora City, is over 90% complete and scheduled for delivery this year, with plans to operate international routes from Guangzhou. Chinese policymakers have identified cruise ships and yachts as key growth areas within the transport sector, with support planned for developing cruise services and expanding home port routes.

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