New Delhi:  Global cruise brand Royal Caribbean International announced that it will bring the nearly 150,000-tonne cruise ship Voyager of the Seas to Asia in 2012, starting with a Singapore maiden season from May to June. Voyager of the Seas, known for its innovative, one-of-a-kind features such as the Royal Promenade and ice-skating rink, will be the largest and most exciting ship to ever homeport in Asia.

A New Royal Caribbean Experience in Asia

The 15-deck Voyager of the Seas, which carries 3,114 guests at double occupancy and measures 311m long and 48m wide, belongs to the Voyager Class ships, and offers cruisers a wide choice of activities and entertainment never seen before in Asia.

For the first time in the region, there will be a cruise ship with an ice-skating rink for spectacular ice shows, a boulevard of shops and cafes – four decks high – and a full-sized sports court for basketball. Other onboard innovations include the in-line skating track, Adventure Beach family pool area with water slide, rock-climbing wall, mini-golf course and golf simulator. In addition, there is a three-tier theatre which presents Broadway-style musicals and shows, themed bars and lounges as well as a mezzanine split level nightclub. There is even a wedding chapel on the uppermost deck, for memorable weddings in style at sea.

There are numerous dining options onboard including the elegant 3-tier dining room that can accommodate 1,919 guests and specialty restaurants namely Portofino Italian restaurant and Johnny Rockets 50s’ style diner. The choice of accommodation is also comprehensive, ranging from luxurious Royal Suites to unique Promenade staterooms with views overlooking the Royal Promenade.

Voyager of the Seas will call at the new International Cruise Terminal at Marina South. She will arrive in May from Dubai to kick-start her Singapore season, which will be a series of short cruises to different exotic Southeast Asian destinations until June. These sailings are expected to attract thousands of cruisers from Singapore, the region and beyond.

Following this, Voyager of the Seas will sail to Shanghai on a 9-night cruise and from there; launch her maiden season in Shanghai with sailings to Japan and Korea, to destinations such as Fukuoka, Kobe, Busan and Jeju. Thereafter, the ship will return to Singapore in October.

“Voyager of the Seas’ maiden season in Singapore will open a new chapter in Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.’s history in Asia, which underscores the region’s tremendous potential for us,” says Michael Bayley, Executive Vice President, International of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. “We are optimistic that the arrival of this ship of such size and innovative features will give a new definition and level of excitement to cruising in Asia. More importantly, we hope that our ship will create a historic momentum that will not only bring about a cruise boom but also help push the infrastructure development for larger cruise ships in the region.”

Royal Caribbean International is represented in India by TIRUN Travel Marketing, a relationship that dates back to 1993. TIRUN Travel Marketing, headquartered in New Delhi, has a network of 5 offices throughout India including, Ahmedabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Mumbai, and New Delhi.