Royal Caribbean International Announces the Arrival of Spectrum of the Seas in 2019

TIRUN Travel Marketing, the India representative of Royal Caribbean International announced the arrival of the cruise line’s ship Spectrum of the Seas and its inaugural season in Southeast Asia in May 2019. As the ship readies to homeport in Asia, Royal Caribbean International has once again upped the yardstick for cruise holidays in the region. 

The first of the Quantum Ultra Class segment of ships, Spectrum of the Seas has a total capacity of accommodating 5,622 guests and is 1,139 feet long, surpassing sister ships Quantum and Ovation of the Seas, both currently Asia’s largest. Spectrum is equipped with several first-at-sea features such as Sky Pad, a virtual reality, bungee trampoline experience and the two-level Ultimate Family Suite with an in-room slide, as well as new innovative dining concepts, on top of the iconic Quantum Class favourites.

Spectrum of the Seas will debut in April 2019 in Barcelona with segmented cruises on the Global Odyssey to Singapore before continuing on to Shanghai, taking guests to 13 countries. For her Shanghai season from June 2019, she will introduce new itineraries with visits to new ports, such as Hakodate and Niggita, Japan; Ilocos, Philippines; and Vladivostok, Russia. In winter 2019, the ship will reposition to Hong Kong to offer special holiday cruises.

Spectrum of The Seas will offer the following itineraries from Singapore:

* A 3-night cruise to Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) on May 18

* A 4-night cruise to Penang on May 21

* A 9-night one-way cruise from Singapore to Shanghai, calling at Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Hong Kong (with an overnight stay) on May 25.

Speaking on the announcement, Ratna Chadha, Chief Executive, TIRUN Travel Marketing, said, “The inaugural season and homeporting of Royal Caribbean International’s Spectrum of the Seas in Southeast Asia is great news for the cruise enthusiasts of the region. The ship, which is the first of the Quantum Ultra Class fleet, offers an incredible and evolved cruising experience. Further, new features such as the Ultimate Family Suite, are the perfect addition to Indian families who look forward to spending quality time and enjoying thrilling experiences together each summer. We are certain that the arrival of Spectrum in Asia will give a stronger fillip to the growing affinity of Indians for cruise travel. ”