China's second homegrown sea-going cruise ship, Adora Flora City, is scheduled to leave the dry dock in mid-March for the next phase of commissioning, China State Shipbuilding Corporation said on Friday.

The undocking, which involves moving the ship from the dock to the quayside, marks a critical milestone. Once berthed, the vessel will undergo comprehensive system installations, debugging, and trials, preparing it for its sea trials in the coming months.

With a gross tonnage of 141,900 tons, the Adora Flora City is themed around Lingnan or Cantonese culture. Compared with its predecessor, the Adora Magic City, China's first large homegrown cruise ship, the new vessel incorporates more advanced sci-tech and AI applications, introduces additional cabin types, and features enhanced entertainment and experiential facilities. Its superstructure rises to 16 decks.

Following undocking, the Adora Flora City is slated to commence sea trials at the end of May and is expected to be delivered by the end of this year, according to the plan.