TIRUN Travel Marketing, the exclusive India representative of Royal Caribbean International (RCI) announced the arrival of the award-winning 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, RCI has once again upped the yardstick for cruise holidays in the region. This is the second time that it has deployed a brand new ship for homeporting in Asia, underscoring its confidence in the ever-growing number of cruise enthusiasts from 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 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.
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 for 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. ”
