(ECNS)-- China's second domestically built large cruise ship, Adora Flora City, arrived in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou on Thursday after completing its first trial voyage, ahead of its maiden voyage on Nov. 22.
The 341-meter vessel, a sister ship to China's first home-built large cruise ship, Adora Magic City, has 2,130 cabins and suites and can carry up to 5,232 passengers.
During the trial voyage, the ship underwent a series of tests simulating normal operations, from maritime safety and ship-to-shore coordination to onboard systems and services such as dining, accommodation and entertainment.
The ship will undergo another trial voyage from Guangzhou to Hong Kong from Saturday through Monday, with tests focusing on regional route operations and port clearance procedures. Adora Cruises, the ship's operator, will also continue preparation for the ship's home-port operations and maiden voyage.
Olympic diving champion Guo Jingjing has been invited to serve as the ship's inaugural ambassador and will name the vessel at a ceremony marking its maiden voyage from Guangzhou's Nansha International Cruise Home Port.
With a gross tonnage of 141,900, the ship features upgrades in interior design, smart technology and onboard experiences compared with its sister ship, according to Adora Cruises.
The first trial voyage also carried nearly 1,000 teachers and students from 16 universities in eastern China, including Fudan University, Zhejiang University and Nanjing University, as part of a Guangzhou youth study tour.
(By Zhang Dongfang, Intern Li Ying)
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