Largest Asia-Pacific cruise ship makes maiden voyage

Norwegian Joy, the largest cruise ship in the Asia-Pacific region, sets off on her maiden voyage from Shanghai on Saturday, June 10, 2017 with over a thousand passengers onboard for a four-day journey at sea. [Photo: VCG]

The Norwegian Joy, the largest cruise ship in the Asia-Pacific region was built in Germany. The 'Breakaway Plus' class cruise ship was designed specifically for the Chinese market. [File photo: VCG]

Passengers have their passports checked before boarding the Norwegian Joy, the largest cruise ship in the Asia-Pacific region, for her maiden voyage from Shanghai on Saturday, June 10, 2017. [Photo: VCG]

A child plays on the deck of the Norwegian Joy, the largest cruise ship in the Asia-Pacific region, as she starts her maiden voyage from Shanghai on Saturday, June 10, 2017. [Photo: VCG]

A launch ceremony is held as the Norwegian Joy, the largest cruise ship in the Asia-Pacific region, starts her maiden voyage from Shanghai on Saturday, June 10, 2017. [Photo: VCG]