China's first domestically built cruise ship welcomes its 1 millionth guest

Adora Magic City, the nation's first domestically built cruise ship, welcomed the 1 millionth guest boarding its operator Adora Cruises on Sunday, marking a milestone in the Chinese cruise brand's development.

"In 2025, Adora Cruises served over 500,000 guests from more than 20 countries and regions across the world, further consolidating its leading position in the Chinese cruise market by accounting for 40 percent market share," Jia Ying, assistant vice-president of marketing and e-commerce at Adora Cruises, said during a ceremony held to celebrate the benchmark achievement on Sunday.