SHANGHAI, Nov. 9 (Xinhua) -- China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, departed from the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal in east China on Monday, starting its first trial voyage.
The ship is scheduled to arrive at the Nansha International Cruise Home Port in Guangzhou, south China, on Nov. 12. This voyage is set to comprehensively test the cruise ship's operational capabilities, marking a key step toward formal commercial operation.
During the voyage, systematic tests and adjustments will be carried out in areas including maritime operations, navigation safety, products and services, ship-shore coordination, and ship-wide information systems, according to the operator.
Under simulated real operating conditions, stress tests will also be conducted on core guest experiences such as cabin service, dining and entertainment, and shopping and leisure, to further examine coordination and response capabilities among various departments.
A manager with Adora Cruises said the first trial voyage is an important part of preparations for the ship's maiden voyage, and serves as a real-world test of operational support capabilities, product experience and service procedures.
After arriving in Guangzhou, the ship will proceed with preparations for home port berthing, port coordination and maiden voyage service procedures. A second trial voyage is planned for Nov. 14-16, and the ship will launch its inaugural season from Guangzhou on Nov. 22. ■
