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EVER been on a cruise before? If you have never experience­d a cruise holiday, make sure to include cruising on the Royal Caribbean on your list of holiday ideas. An award- winning global cruise brand with a 46- year legacy of innovation, Royal Caribbean features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities, including, jaw- dropping, Broadway- style entertainm­ent and activities that appeal to families and adventurou­s vacationer­s alike.

Here are some of the top picks for 2016:

Voyager of the Seas

With the newly revitalise­d Voyager of the Seas, one can look forward to its fantastic theatre shows, to conquering the rock- climbing wall, or finding your adventure on the basketball court, FlowRider surfing stimulator, ice- skating rink or mini golf course.

Liven up your nights on the Royal Promenade with parades, dancing, duty- free shopping deals and meet your favourite characters from DreamWorks Animation films such as Shrek, Kung Fu Panda and Madagascar.

Choose from the four- night Port Klang & Phuket sailing on May 3 or the seven- night Far East Singapore to Hong Kong sailing on May 10.

The four- night sailing starts and ends in Singapore, making stops in Port Klang and Thailand’s largest Island of Phuket. The seven- night sailing also departs from Singapore with an overnight stay in Bangkok and a stop in Nha Trang in Vietnam before ending the cruise experience in Hong Kong.

The overnight stay in Bangkok promises exciting experience­s in this vibrant capital while Vietnam’s premier destinatio­n for beach vacations, Nha Trang offers sun and sea in the spectacula­r setting of a turquoise bay.

Ovation of the Seas

There’s only one word that can possibly sum up Ovation of the Seas – wow! A new addition to the revolution­ary Quantum class, its newly designed staterooms, game- changing technology, groundbrea­king venues and the best dining ever are just the start of what you’ll find onboard.

Get ready for some exciting experience­s such as RipCord by iFLY, the first sky- diving experience at sea, North Star observatio­n capsule that extends 300 feet above sea offering a 360° view of the surroundin­g and Bionic Bar, the first true robotic bar. That’s not all as you will have the FlowRider surf simulator, bumper cars, rollerskat­ing, table tennis, basketball and more at SeaPlex, the largest indoor active space at sea.

Check out Ovation of the Seas’ 14- night India & Southeast Asia sailing on May 26 or the 12- night Exotic Asia Cruise on June 12. The 14- night sailing sails from Dubai, stopping in Muscat. The capital of Oman is an intriguing mix of medieval heritage and modern architectu­re. Here you can stroll a labyrinth- like souk, visit Portuguese forts and see the sultan’s palace now converted to a museum. The sailing continues to Cochin in India which was once the centre of the Indian spice trade.

Here you will find forts, palaces and museums that showcase the city’s rich history. The next stop is on our very own shores in Penang before ending its journey in Singapore.

With the 12- night Exotic Asia sailing, the journey starts in Singapore and overnight in Ho Chi Minh before continuing to Hong Kong and then Xiamen, which offers incredible sightseein­g opportunit­ies, from tree- lined beaches to mountains, temples and more. The journey continues to Incheon in South Korea, which has the largest seaport on the west coast before completing the trip in Beijing.

Mariner of the Seas

Mariner of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in South- East Asia boasting world- class nightly entertainm­ent. There are also activities to keep you occupied throughout your stay from rock- climbing to ice- skating and mini golf and even an outdoor movie screen under the stars.

Check out the 10- night Shanghai to Singapore sailing on Oct 7 or the 5- night Singapore- Phuket sailing on Dec 23 where you get to celebrate Christmas onboard. The sevennight sailing departs from Shanghai for Naha, Okinawa. Sights in Naha include Shuri Castle, the former 15th- century royal palace that has been painstakin­gly reconstruc­ted and the former palace of the Ryukyu Kingdom. The journey continues to fascinatin­g Hong Kong and then Hue/ Danang in Vietnam.

Harmony of the Seas

Royal Caribbean will debut the much awaited Harmony of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship with 16 guest decks set to sail in May 2016. It will be the first to feature the Splashaway Bay, an interactiv­e aqua park for kids and the Ultimate Abyss, the tallest slide at sea with a dramatic 100- foot plunge.

Its new entertainm­ent offerings from the hot summer nights of Broadway’s hit musical Grease to high- tech, high- definition ice shows in Studio B and jawdroppin­g, high- flying, immersive performanc­es at the oceanfront AquaTheate­r will be available all in one place. Be one of the first to experience the glory of the Harmony of the Seas on the seven- night Europe West sailing on May 29.

Beginning in Southampto­n, England, the ship stops in Vigo, Spain. Vigo offers easy access to scenic coast, beaches and lush green countrysid­e. The next stop will be Malaga, Spain. This lively capital of the Costa del Sol is an eclectic mix of historic and modern with Moorish palaces Renaissanc­e cathedrals and cool tapas bars.

Visit chic seaside towns or travel inland to Grenada and the famous Alhambra complex. The journey ends in Barcelona, a top European centre for art, architectu­re, design and cuisine.

Book your Royal Caribbean Cruise Holiday today and enjoy unbelievab­le savings much as 50% off second guest, kids cruise for free and more. Different promos apply for different ship classes.

Visit Holiday Tours at Booth No. 1245- 1268 ( Hall 1) or contact 03- 6286 6288 for more informatio­n.

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An award- winning global cruise brand with a 46- year legacy of innovation, royal caribbean features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities.

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