Seatrade Cruise News is part of the Informa Markets Division of Informa PLC

This site is operated by a business or businesses owned by Informa PLC and all copyright resides with them. Informa PLC's registered office is 5 Howick Place, London SW1P 1WG. Registered in England and Wales. Number 8860726.

Spectrum of the Seas' Singapore cruises moved forward six months

CRUISE_Spectrum_of_the_Seas.jpg
Spectrum of the Seas offers a combination of experiences specially designed for the Asian market, together with signature Royal Caribbean favorites
Spectrum of the Seas will now begin sailing six months sooner than anticipated from Singapore.

The ship, currently based in Hong Kong, will begin Singapore cruises April 11 instead of in October.

Three- and four-night sailings to nowhere are planned.

'Incredible demand'

'We have seen incredible demand for Royal Caribbean cruise holidays in Singapore. Having hosted more than 178,000 Singapore residents since we restarted cruising, bringing Spectrum six months early is truly exciting,' said Angie Stephen, VP and managing director, Asia-Pacific, Royal Caribbean International. She cited a combination of experiences specially designed for the Asian market, together with signature Royal Caribbean favorites.

'The Asia-Pacific region holds tremendous opportunity for the growth of the cruise industry,' added Kenneth Yeo, regional director of sales, Asia-Pacific, Royal Caribbean. 'The last year provided many Singapore residents the opportunity to try cruising for the first time, and from what we can see, they are hooked. As we navigate COVID-19 as an endemic, we are confident that holidaymakers around the region will see cruising as an unbeatable adventure-packed holiday option.'

Ship features

Spectrum offers 19 dining options including an array of Asian-inspired cuisine, such as teppanyaki and hot pot-style dining, entertainment that touches on the cultures, music and dance styles of Asia and high-tech experiences.

Family-friendly accommodations range from balcony staterooms to interconnected rooms to the signature two-level Ultimate Family Suite, an expansive, multiroom retreat complete with its own slide and cinema that also doubles as a karaoke stage. Suites are housed in an exclusive space with private floor access, an elevator, private restaurants and a dedicated lounge area.

Spectrum offers Sky Pad, a virtual reality, bungee trampoline adventure; Two70 for 270-degree ocean views by day and entertainment featuring six Roboscreens, live performers and aerialists. SeaPlex, an indoor active space, features bumper cars, laser tag, fencing, archery and more. Star Moment is a lively karaoke venue.

'Book with Confidence' by March 31

Travelers who book by March 31 can take advantage of Royal Caribbean's 'Cruise with Confidence' program, which allows for changes and cancellations up to 48 hours before sailing to receive a future cruise credit.