Cruise like a royal
TRAVEL is such a pleasure, and sometimes, travellers prefer to take the scenic route and opt for rail travel instead of air travel, and then there are those who absolutely love travel by sea.
Cruises used to be associated with couples in their sunset years, but no longer. Now, with the latest liners and innovative cruise ships decked out with the most modern features for the pickiest of travellers, cruise holidays are quickly becoming a popular choice.
Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand known for being family-friendly as well as scoring multiple firsts in the industry with their inclusion of innovative activities and features such as rock climbing, ice skating, surfing, bumper cars and skydiving simulators.
Imagine being able to skydive whilst on a cruise ship. Surely a treat for the senses and for the adventurous.
Royal Caribbean Cruises’ North Star has gained recognition for having the highest observation deck at sea, while its Voyager of the Seas promises more iconic experiences, as does its ship Quantum of the Seas, set to sail out from Singapore this year-end.
In conjunction with the MATTA Fair this year, sailings from Singapore on Voyager of the Seas and on Quantum of the Seas will be offered to cruise lovers at half price for the first and second guests.
To further sweeten the deal, kids can look forward to cruising for free on selected dates. Guests looking for deals on worldwide sailings should head over to Holiday Tours to check out the best buys available for Japan, Australia, Europe, Alaska and more.
Travellers are spoilt for so much choice with Royal Caribbean Cruises; the world – or, in this case, the seas and oceans – is literally your oyster.
For instance, if you wish to gaze upon the beauty of the Mediterranean, a seven-night Greece and Croatia cruise is the perfect option starting in Venice and visiting Split and Dubrovnik in Croatia and Santorini and Katakolon in Greece.
If you’ve never ventured Down Under but are ready to explore the southern hemisphere, knowing the magnificence that is the Australian continent, cruising in this part of the world is super affordable with the six-night Tasmania cruise on Feb 19, 2020. Starting and ending in Sydney, this cruise covers Hobart in Tasmania and cosmopolitan Melbourne.
For those looking to travel further afield, Holiday Tours’ MATTA Fair offers include worldwide sailings in Japan, Europe and even Alaska.
A Far East adventure beckons, and you could start that adventure full of feats and firsts on the award-winning Quantum Class’ Spectrum of the Seas. Feel your adrenaline levels rise on the iconic Sky Pad, a virtual reality bungee trampoline experience.
At Two70, a cutting-edge venue on-board, the floor-to-ceiling windows offer breathtaking 270° views of the ocean (hence, the name).
This venue also transforms into a projection surface more than 30m-wide and 6m-tall to showcase spectacular digital shows.
The fresh air on the open seas is a welcome break from the smog of city life. But there is much to do than just gaze out to miles of endless sea, pondering the big questions of life.
The numerous facilities of this mega ship can be enjoyed on the Japan sailings including the seven-night Japan and Philippine cruise on Dec 22 covering Hong Kong, Okinawa, Ilocos and Subic Bay.
The seven-night Japan sailing begins Feb 13, 2020, setting sail from vibrant Shanghai, covering Kobe, Kyoto and Tokyo; this is a must-try with unbelievable savings on Oceanview Balcony staterooms.
Last but not least, lovers of nature and the wildlife, do consider the seven-night Alaska Southbound and Hubbard cruise.
What beauty can you expect? This is the land of rugged hills, rushing waters and undisturbed wildlife. Catch whales splashing in the Pacific Ocean or gaze up at towering ice formations like the Hubbard Glacier – definitely a change from bustling cities or tropical rainforests. Let’s go cruising!