World's first cruise ship covered by a 5G network will be delivered in China later this year, announced by Adora Cruises, a brand of Chinese cruise ships under CSSC Carnival Cruise Shipping, on Thursday.

The company has partnered with China Telecom to bring 5G connectivity to its first China-built large cruise ship and also the world's first 5G cruise ship. 

The cruise ship will be equipped with advanced wireless communication technology, and a Wi-Fi6 and mobile 5G network will be both available to provide passengers on board 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, a joint venture between China's largest shipbuilding company China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) and the U.S.-based Carnival Corporation.

Construction of Adora's first cruise ship has been completed and it is expected to start operation in 2023. With a gross tonnage of 135,500 tonnes, the ship has 2,125 guest rooms and can carry 5,246 passengers.

"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," said Gong Bo of China Telecom's Shanghai branch.

(With input from Xinhua)