The second domestically built large cruise ship, AIDA Huacheng, departed
Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Port on Nov. 9 for its first
post-delivery trial voyage to validate operational readiness. The 4-day, 3-night
itinerary arrives at Guangzhou Nansha international cruise homeport on Nov. 12.
The ship will undergo system-wide tests covering maritime operations, navigation
safety, product and service delivery, ship‑shore coordination and onboard
information systems. After arrival it will complete homeport berthing, port
clearance and first-voyage service preparations ahead of a commercial maiden
sailing planned for Nov. 22.
