Adora Cruises
| File:Adora Cruises Logo.png | |
| Company type | Fully owned subsidiary |
|---|---|
| Industry | travel, tourism |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Founder | Yang Guobing |
| Headquarters | East Asia |
| Products | Cruises |
| Parent | Carnival Corporation & plc (2020-2023) |
| Website | www |
Adora Cruises Limited—previously known as CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping—is a cruise operator with Chinese-American origins that was originally set to commence operations in 2020 but faced postponements due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
History
CSSC Carnival was formed in October 2015 as a decade-long joint venture valued at $4 billion, involving Carnival Corporation & plc, the Chinese sovereign wealth fund China Investment Corporation, and shipbuilding giant China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC).[1] The company is based in Hong Kong and is predominantly owned by Chinese investors holding 60%, while Carnival retains the remaining shares.[1][2]
In September 2016, CSSC Carnival revealed intentions to commission two new cruise vessels, with options to add two more, aiming for delivery starting in 2022.[3] By February 2017, the option count increased by two additional ships; all vessels are planned to be constructed at Shanghai Waigaoqiao Shipbuilding Company through a joint venture between CSSC and the Italian shipbuilder Fincantieri, with the inaugural ship expected in 2023.[3]
A contract worth $1.5 billion was signed in November 2018 for the first pair of China-built ships. Additionally, CSSC Carnival intended to acquire two pre-existing ships to launch operations by late 2019.Cite error: The opening <ref> tag is malformed or has a bad name
Fleet
Adora Cruises began its service using two vessels acquired from Costa Cruises: Costa Atlantica entered service in 2020, followed by Costa Mediterranea in 2021.
The initial Chinese-built ship, designed on the Vista-class platform, is slated for delivery in 2023, with its sister ship arriving in 2024. Should all four optional vessels be ordered, the company anticipates receiving one new ship annually through to 2028.
As of October 2023, Mediterranea remains active in the fleet, while Adora Magic City is scheduled for launch in January 2024. However, Costa Atlantica was sold off in October 2023 and will not form part of the active fleet.
Current ships
| Ship | Flag | Build Year |
Entering Fleet | Gross Tonnage | Home Port | Notes | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adora Mediterranea | The Bahamas | 2003 | 2021 | Template:GT | Tianjin, Guangzhou, Xiamen | Joined fleet in 2021; operates various routes from Chinese ports. | |
| Adora Magic City | Template:Country data PanamaTemplate:Namespace detect showall | 2023 | 2023 | Template:GT | Shanghai | Built on the Vista-class design; deployed from Shanghai. |
Upcoming Vessels
| Vessel | Flag | Year Constructed |
Fleet Entry | Gross Tonnage | Base Port | Remarks | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adora Flora City | To Be Confirmed | 2026 | 2026 | Template:GT | Guangzhou, China | Scheduled for delivery in 2026; service commencement planned for early 2027 operating out of Guangzhou, located north of Hong Kong. |
Decommissioned Vessels
| Vessel | Flag | Year Built |
Joined Fleet | Gross Tonnage | Base Port | Remarks | Image |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Costa Atlantica | The Bahamas | 2000 | 2020 | Template:GT | Never Entered Service | Became part of Carnival China (currently Adora Cruises) in 2020 but was never deployed; subsequently purchased and renovated by Margaritaville at Sea. |