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I Tested China's BEST Rated Cruise! 🇨🇳
Adora Magic City Cruise from Shenzhen to Nha Trang, Vietnam
I tried Adora Magic City (爱达 魔都号), China's newest, and first ever domestically built cruise ship! Adjusted for inflation, this vessel cost about $1,000,000 to construct.
Its positioned at the top of the Chinese cruise market... will it live up to its cost and rave reviews? Watch to find out!
I tried Adora Magic City (爱达 魔都号), China's newest, and first ever domestically built cruise ship! Adjusted for inflation, this vessel cost about $1,000,000 to construct.
Its positioned at the top of the Chinese cruise market... will it live up to its cost and rave reviews? Watch to find out!
ExpatJoel boards Adora Magic City in Shenzhen to test a six-day cruise aimed at the Chinese market. He explores the cabin, buffet, pool deck, shows and onboard activities, including a DJ lesson, rope course and water slides. The ship takes passengers to Nha Trang, Vietnam, where he travels by shuttle bus and rents a motorbike to explore the city and a waterfall attraction. Back onboard, he samples several themed meals, meets fellow passengers and reviews what worked and what did not during the trip.
I tried Adora Magic City (爱达 魔都号), China's newest, and first ever domestically built cruise ship! Adjusted for inflation, this vessel cost about $1,000,000 to construct.
Its positioned at the top of the Chinese cruise market... will it live up to its cost and rave reviews? Watch to find out!
ExpatJoel boards Adora Magic City, China's domestically built cruise ship, in Shenzhen. He shows the terminal, his cabin and its limited outlets, then explores the ship's dining areas, pool and hot tubs, children's area, shops, entertainment and decks. The cruise itinerary includes a six-day trip with an overnight stay in Nha Trang, Vietnam. Passengers travel between the port and city by cruise shuttle bus. On the first visit, Joel rents a motorbike, rides through the city and countryside, eats local food and tries to reach a waterfall attraction, which is closed by the time he arrives. He returns to Nha Trang the next day, visits the waterfall attraction, takes a short vehicle ride followed by a roughly 20-minute hike over rocky terrain, and tries a banh mi before catching the shuttle back. Back at sea, he samples the buffet and several themed or specialty meals, attends a show, joins a DJ lesson, tries the rope course and water slides, and talks with fellow passengers. He comments on cabin details, dining quality, onboard activities and the ship's layout before disembarking in Shenzhen.
ExpatJoel boards Adora Magic City in Shenzhen to test a six-day cruise aimed at the Chinese market. He explores the cabin, buffet, pool deck, shows and onboard activities, including a DJ lesson, rope course and water slides. The ship takes passengers to Nha Trang, Vietnam, where he travels by shuttle bus and rents a motorbike to explore the city and a waterfall attraction. Back onboard, he samples several themed meals, meets fellow passengers and reviews what worked and what did not during the trip.
A six-day Adora Magic City cruise from Shenzhen includes ship amenities, onboard food and activities, plus two days in Nha Trang, Vietnam.
Adora Magic City Cruise from Shenzhen to Nha Trang, Vietnam
0:26 Compare the itinerary and what is included before booking: the creator says this ticket cost more than the lowest-rated cruise he had tried, and the video examines the onboard experience and Vietnam stop.
1:02:02 Check the motorbike, rental terms and deposit before setting off. The creator found that the first bike felt too small and unstable, lacked a clutch, and the next rental required a deposit he did not have in cash.
1:01:25 Confirm local licence requirements before riding. The creator did not have an international motorcycle licence and was told by a rental contact that police could impose a large fine; this is his reported conversation, not current legal guidance.
1:06:38 Check local rules before drinking and driving. The creator looked up Vietnam's stated zero-tolerance blood-alcohol policy and chose not to drink before riding back; verify current law independently.
1:17:58 Ask the cruise line whether an overnight port stop allows passengers to stay ashore. The creator later learned he could have booked a local hotel in Nha Trang instead of returning to the ship, but had received different information when buying the ticket.
1:28:07 Check your cabin's power outlets when you arrive. This cabin had no outlets beside the bed, one standard two-prong socket, USB-A and USB-C ports, and several Hong Kong-style sockets.
1:20:45 Check the waterfall attraction's ticket and activity options at the entrance. The creator bought a basic ticket because his time was limited; the staff also described a zipline and a sky bike.
1:21:40 Allow time for the route to the waterfall: after a short vehicle ride, the creator hiked for about 20 minutes over rocky terrain and found slippery surfaces around the pools.
1:47:20 Check activity requirements before heading to the pool deck. For the water slide, the creator had to return to his cabin for his room card to sign an agreement, adding an extra walk in the heat.
0:26 Compare the itinerary and what is included before booking: the creator says this ticket cost more than the lowest-rated cruise he had tried, and the video examines the onboard experience and Vietnam stop.
1:02:02 Check the motorbike, rental terms and deposit before setting off. The creator found that the first bike felt too small and unstable, lacked a clutch, and the next rental required a deposit he did not have in cash.
1:01:25 Confirm local licence requirements before riding. The creator did not have an international motorcycle licence and was told by a rental contact that police could impose a large fine; this is his reported conversation, not current legal guidance.
1:06:38 Check local rules before drinking and driving. The creator looked up Vietnam's stated zero-tolerance blood-alcohol policy and chose not to drink before riding back; verify current law independently.
1:17:58 Ask the cruise line whether an overnight port stop allows passengers to stay ashore. The creator later learned he could have booked a local hotel in Nha Trang instead of returning to the ship, but had received different information when buying the ticket.
1:28:07 Check your cabin's power outlets when you arrive. This cabin had no outlets beside the bed, one standard two-prong socket, USB-A and USB-C ports, and several Hong Kong-style sockets.
1:20:45 Check the waterfall attraction's ticket and activity options at the entrance. The creator bought a basic ticket because his time was limited; the staff also described a zipline and a sky bike.
1:21:40 Allow time for the route to the waterfall: after a short vehicle ride, the creator hiked for about 20 minutes over rocky terrain and found slippery surfaces around the pools.
1:47:20 Check activity requirements before heading to the pool deck. For the water slide, the creator had to return to his cabin for his room card to sign an agreement, adding an extra walk in the heat.
0:00 Introducing Adora Magic City
2:30 Boarding the ship in Shenzhen
5:00 Checking the cabin and welcome gifts
16:30 Exploring the ship's dining and pool areas
29:00 Trying the buffet and onboard activities
45:00 Arriving in Nha Trang, Vietnam
59:00 Finding a motorbike rental in Nha Trang
1:04:00 Riding toward a waterfall attraction
1:20:00 Visiting the waterfall and bathing pools
1:28:00 Reviewing cabin details and meeting passengers
1:42:00 Trying the rope course and water slides
1:48:00 Dinner at the hibachi restaurant
1:52:00 Taking a DJ lesson and watching a show
1:58:00 Final night onboard
2:00:30 Wrapping up the cruise
0:00 Introducing Adora Magic City
2:30 Boarding the ship in Shenzhen
5:00 Checking the cabin and welcome gifts
16:30 Exploring the ship's dining and pool areas
29:00 Trying the buffet and onboard activities
45:00 Arriving in Nha Trang, Vietnam
59:00 Finding a motorbike rental in Nha Trang
1:04:00 Riding toward a waterfall attraction
1:20:00 Visiting the waterfall and bathing pools
1:28:00 Reviewing cabin details and meeting passengers
1:42:00 Trying the rope course and water slides
1:48:00 Dinner at the hibachi restaurant
1:52:00 Taking a DJ lesson and watching a show
1:58:00 Final night onboard
2:00:30 Wrapping up the cruise
Which cruise ship does the video feature?
The video follows a trip on Adora Magic City, which the description identifies as China's domestically built cruise ship.
Where does the cruise depart from?
The creator boards the ship in Shenzhen, China.
Which Vietnamese city does the cruise visit?
The ship stops in Nha Trang, where passengers travel between the port and city by shuttle bus.
How long is the cruise itinerary?
The creator describes it as a six-day journey, including an overnight stay in Nha Trang.
Can passengers explore Nha Trang independently?
The creator takes the cruise shuttle into the city and rents a motorbike, but says passengers had to return to the ship. He later learned he could have stayed in a local hotel, though that option had not been explained to him when booking.
What activities are available onboard Adora Magic City?
The video shows a pool and hot tubs, a rope course, water slides, a DJ lesson, a stage show, dining venues and other passenger activities.
What cabin details did the creator notice?
He found no outlets beside the bed. The cabin had USB-A and USB-C ports, one standard two-prong outlet and several Hong Kong-style outlets.
Does the video name the waterfall visited near Nha Trang?
No. The creator visits an unnamed waterfall attraction reached by a vehicle ride and a hike.
