Adora Magic City, China’s first homegrown large cruise ship, undocked in Shanghai on Tuesday afternoon. Photo: VCG

The 135,500-metric-ton vessel measures 324 meters in length and can accommodate up to 5,246 passengers. Photo: VCG

The ship was designed and built by CSSC Cruise Technology Development Co. Ltd. in partnership with the Shanghai Municipal Culture and Tourism Bureau. Construction began in 2019 at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipyard. Photo: Yin Liqin/China News Service, IC Photo

A worker examines the protective layer inside the hull of the ship on Saturday. The vessel has 2,125 guest rooms, a shopping center, a two-story theater and multiple dining areas. Photo: Yin Liqin/China News Service, VCG

Workers renovate the ship’s interior. So far, they have completed the renovation work for 1,000 guest rooms, the medical center and staff members’ restaurants. Photo: Yin Liqin/China News Service, VCG

A compass decoration is installed inside the hull. Photo: Yin Liqin/China News Service, VCG

One dining area of the cruise ship is ready for use on Saturday. Photo: Yin Liqin/China News Service, VCG

A worker adjusts curtains in a guest room. The interior renovation work is expected to be completed by the end of August. Photo: Yin Liqin/China News Service, VCG

A worker prepares to launch the cruise ship into the water at 2 a.m. Thursday. Photo: VCG

The cruise ship is expected to be delivered by the end of this year. It will operate on international routes to Japan and Southeast Asia, with Shanghai as its home port. Photo: Yin Liqin/China News Service, VCG