Royal Caribbean cruise ships start sailing from Singapore to Malaysia
This puts an end to 2+ years of cruises-to-nowhere that commenced in Singapore back in November 2020, as an attempt to bring back cruising amid the COVID crisis. Since March 2020, Singapore had ceased port calls for cruise ships.
3-night cruises will call at Penang, while 4-night ones will call at both Port Klang and Penang. Fares for 3-night cruises start from US$310, while fares for 4-night ones start at US$390.
Shore trips include a call at St. George's Church in Penang and a trip to Kuala Lumpur's Batu Caves.
All passengers need to have 6 months of validity on their passport and an updated MySejahtera app before their voyage. They also have to adhere to the local vaccination requirements, the line added.
Royal Caribbean's Asia-Pacific vice-president and managing director, Ms. Angie Stephen, said the cruise line is the first in Singapore to resume port calls.
Currently, the cruise line requires all guests to undergo a supervised antigen rapid test the day before boarding the cruise, regardless of their age or vaccination status.
“We are thrilled to be the first cruise line in Singapore to reconnect holidaymakers with Asia’s beautiful destinations once again. The vibrant and culture-rich cities of Penang and Kuala Lumpur have so much to offer, and that is only the beginning,” said Angie Stephen, vice president and managing director, Asia-Pacific, Royal Caribbean International.
“After more than two years, the excitement from guests, both locals and fly cruisers, along with our travel partners is undeniable. Singapore is a top destination in and of itself, and its proximity to neighbouring countries makes it easy to venture out and explore. There’s no better way to take full advantage of this than by taking a cruise, where guests can enjoy the ultimate combination of thrills, entertainment, dining and activities as they sail from one idyllic destination to the next on Spectrum of the Seas.”
“We have been working closely with various governments in Southeast Asia to align on cruise protocols and policies, and are excited to bring back port calls in Malaysia for sailings as a start,” said Annie Chang, Director of Cruise, Singapore Tourism Board. “Port calls will provide more vacation options and we look forward to seeing more first-time and repeat cruisers in the coming year as more ports in the region open up.”
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