China's first domestically-made Carinval super cruise ship set for commercial success

[大汉奸柳传志]

Maybe I'll give the typical rabid HSR excuse of you should have an extensive network of them anyway..even if they would be big money losers due to lack of interest and not being a good fit.

it's an issue of proximity and holiday schedules, not many people can find time for a longer than 7-day trip. besides, cruise are usually family trips here. Hence you see the price doubles on a Golden Week.

so far only the Shanghai - Japan route fits the criteria and proved to be profitable

Hopefully Starlink will solve that.

I’m pretty sure Internet on a cruise already comes from satellites, that's why it's costly. dont think starlink would help much

 

[beijingwalker]

Internet is not a problem

China to deliver world's first 5G cruise ship Adora Magic City in 2023
CGTN
Technology 12:08, 21-May-2023

A view of "Adora Magic City" in Shanghai Municipality, east China. /CSSC CCTD

China's first domestically-built large cruise ship – also the world's first 5G cruise ship – will be called "Adora Magic City."

The name was unveiled in Shanghai on Friday, and the ship is expected to be delivered later this year.

"Adora Magic City" aims to offer a unique and immersive cruise experience that seamlessly blends Eastern and Western cultures, with Shanghai serving as its home port in the inaugural season, according to details released at an event held by the municipal culture and tourism bureau and China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) Cruise Technology Development Co., Ltd. (CCTD).

Jointly designed and built by the CCTD and Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Co. Ltd., the cruise ship, measuring 323.6 meters in length with a gross tonnage of 135,500 tonnes, can accommodate up to 5,246 passengers.

After the successful delivery of the ship, an array of international routes will commence between the home port of Shanghai and neighboring countries.

In addition, medium and long-term routes will be launched to enhance cultural exchanges between China and other countries.

5G cruise ship

Partnered with China Telecom, the construction team will bring 5G connectivity to the "Adora Magic City."

The cruise ship will be equipped with advanced wireless communication technology, and a Wi-Fi6 and mobile 5G network will be available to provide passengers with the same network experience as on land.

"By seizing a first-mover advantage in the cruise industry's 5G market, we hope to set a new standard for digital communication in the marine travel sector," said Chen Ranfeng, managing director of CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping.

Gong Bo of China Telecom's Shanghai branch said that "we will focus on network communication, digital high-definition, as well as AR/VR and other content services, in order to further improve the guest experience and jointly promote the high-quality development of the tourism economy."

China to deliver world's first 5G cruise ship Adora Magic City in 2023

China's first domestically-built large cruise ship – also the world's first 5G cruise ship – will be called "Adora Magic City."

news.cgtn.com

 

[zhxy]

Will anyone ever travel on a Chinese Cruise??

COVID and Cruise is not a good mix, and if you put China into it, it's going to be bad.....

Developing cruise ships is a must. It helps China add new shipbuilding technology, build a supporting industrial ecosystem and create more jobs, promote domestic tourism and export abroad. Cruise ships can be used for military purposes, evacuating people from war zones or moving troops during war.

 

[beijingwalker]

Yacht traffic in Sanya bay, China's tropical Hainan province
More yathts than fish in the sea

 

[Bilal9]

But why US can't build them by itself?

Labor rates too high brother, accident and labor insurance too high as well. They haven't built anything except military ships for decades.