The first polar cruise ship made in China was handed over to a US company in Haimen, Jiangsu province, on Friday. The 104.4-meter-long and 18.4-meter-wide ship took China Merchants Group 18 months to build. It weighs 8,035 metric tons and features 135 cabins that can house 254 people. (Photos: chinadaily.com.cn)

The deck is pictured on the first polar cruise ship made in China.

The deck is pictured on the first polar cruise ship made in China.

The restaurant is pictured on the first polar cruise ship made in China.

The first polar cruise ship made in China was handed over to a US company on Friday.