MIAMI, April 26, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Royal
Caribbean International has unveiled future plans for the first
Quantum Ultra-class ship to be based in the Asia-Pacific region. Set to be launched in
spring 2019, the yet-to-be-named ship will be the next evolution of
the groundbreaking Quantum class and will join her sister ships,
Quantum of the Seas and Ovation of the Seas. The
announcement was made as Royal Caribbean unveiled its full roster
of 2018-19 China, Singapore and Australia itineraries.
With nearly a decade since Royal Caribbean's first cruise in
China, the cruise line further
bolsters its commitment to the market by dedicating a lineup of its
most technologically advanced ships to the rapidly growing market.
The new ship will specifically be designed for guests in the
region, featuring even more cutting-edge and unprecedented
experiences and amenities.
As part of the deployment plans for 2018-19, Mariner of
the Seas will reposition to a new home in Miami, Florida embarking on a "Global Odyssey"
from Asia that features three long
sailings from Singapore to
Dubai; Dubai to Barcelona; and Barcelona to Miami. The "Global Odyssey" opens for sale on
May 2, 2017. Voyager of
the Seas will have her first full season in Singapore in 2018-19, offering 3- to 7-night
adventures throughout Southeast
Asia with stops that include ports in Thailand and Malaysia.
The new 2018-19 deployment season presents additional
highlights, including an expanded offering of open-jaw itineraries
for adventure-seekers traveling down under with new 10-night
open-jaw itineraries between Auckland,
New Zealand and Melbourne
or Sydney, Australia on
Radiance of the Seas. During the winter,
Ovation of the Seas will reposition to
Sydney for her longest season in
Australia, reclaiming the title as
the largest ship based in the region.
Royal Caribbean's China 2018-19 itineraries for Quantum
and Voyager will be available to book beginning April 26, 2017, followed by Ovation on
April 27. Australia and Singapore sailings will be open as of
May 16, 2017.
2018-19 China, Singapore, Australia Deployment
Highlights
Adventures from China and
Singapore
Available to
book April 26 and April 27
- Quantum of the Seas will continue to sail from
Shanghai for the fourth
consecutive season, offering 78 sailings to and from Japan, beginning January 2018. Highlights include:
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- 6-night Japan
itinerary: Visiting the historic city of Nagasaki and overnighting in Okinawa, Japan, guests can dive
into the unique culture of the nation's southernmost
prefecture
- 8-night Ultimate Japan itinerary: Showcasing the best of
the nation with stops in Kobe,
Tokyo and Nagasaki, Japan
- Ovation of the Seas will return to
Tianjin, China for its second
season, offering a rich lineup to explore the best of Japan, including two new ports for the ship:
Sasaebo and Shimonoseki. The season begins April 2018. Highlights include:
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- 5-night Japan
itinerary: Sailing to Sasaebo and Shimonoseki, Japan, travelers will venture to what many
know as "The Gateway to Japan."
- 7-night Ultimate Japan itinerary: Guest uncover
far-flung locales in Japan,
including the scenic ports of Sakaiminato, Maizuru and Nagasaki, Japan
- Voyager of the Seas will offer a combined total
of 77 sailings from Singapore,
Hong Kong and Shenzhen, China, offering countless adventures
across Southeast Asia, beginning
April 30, 2018. Itinerary
highlights include:
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- 4-night Malaysia
itinerary: Sailing from Singapore and visiting Penang and Phuket, Malaysia, a hub of vibrant neighborhoods and
heritage architecture
- 5-night Vietnam
itinerary: From Hong Kong to far-flung destinations, including
Chan May and Nha Trang, Vietnam, guests will discover a
country of breathtaking beauty and a storied past
Journeys in Australia and
South Pacific
Available to book May 16
- Ovation of the Seas - the largest and most
technologically advanced ship to sail in Australian waters - will
sail from Sydney, Australia for
its third and longest season in the country, offering 13 sailings
beginning November 2018. Highlights
include:
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- 10-night New Zealand
itinerary: Departing Sydney,
featuring the country's endemic wildlife and Maori heritage with
stops in Milford Sound, Napier and Picton, New Zealand
- 14-night Singapore to
Sydney, open-jaw itinerary:
Setting sail this Fall to ports of call including Adelaide and Hobart, Tasmania
- Radiance of the Seas will have an expanded
open-jaw program with three new itineraries venturing out into
Australia in 2019. Highlights
include:
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- New - 10-night, open-jaw itinerary: Departing from
Auckland, New Zealand to
Melbourne, Australia, travelers
will visit various captivating destinations throughout the Tasman
Sea.
- Explorer of the Seas will join Ovation of the
Seas for her fourth season based in Sydney with 23 sailings exploring the island
destinations of the South Pacific and Fiji. The ship's cruises range from 3- to
14-night itineraries, and will begin in October 2018. Highlights include:
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- 12-night South Pacific and Fiji itinerary: Visiting a lineup of
exotic destinations, including Noumea, Caledonia; Port Vila, Vanuatu; Lautoka and Suva, Fiji.
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise
brand with a 48-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry
"firsts" never before seen at sea. The cruise line features an
expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found
on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style
entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to
families and adventurous vacationers alike. Onboard, guests are
catered to with the cruise line's world-renowned friendly and
engaging Gold Anchor Service by every staff and crew member. Royal
Caribbean has been voted "Best
Cruise Line Overall" for 14 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly
Readers Choice Awards.
The cruise line sails 24 of the world's most innovative cruise
ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South
America, Asia, and
Australia and New Zealand. Media can stay up-to-date by
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RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to
make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent;
visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
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