Rebecca Rachel Wong 
Royal Caribbean’s Managing Director Asia Pacific, Angie Stephen, has told Cruise Passenger she will be working with the Singapore government to welcome Aussie sailors once a bubble is agreed between the countries. In an exclusive interview with Cruise Passenger Ms Stephen, who has led the highly successful sailings of Quantum of the Seas since November, added … Read more
Following Quantum of the Seas successful return to service in Singapore, Royal Caribbean has announced that the ship will remain in the Asia-Pacific region for the 2021 summer season. Quantum was initially scheduled to move to Alaska, offering seven-day sailings from Seattle along with three other Royal Caribbean ships, Ovation, Radiance and Serenade of the … Read more
As I packed my bags ahead of my December 14 sailing on Quantum of the Seas, it struck me how this voyage would be a series of firsts. Quantum is Royal Caribbean’s first ship to sail with passengers since the start of the pandemic. This was also my first cruise on Quantum, having sailed with … Read more
Royal Caribbean has decided to press ahead with its cruises to nowhere program in Singapore despite the scare this week that saw an 83-year-old man give a positive COVID-19 test on board one of the sailings, only to return three negative tests once on shore. But the line cancelled a cruise leaving yesterday in what … Read more
Enhanced health & safety protocols didn’t take the joy out of cruising for Rebecca Rachel Wong, who embarked on one of Singapore’s first sailings in eight months. As I stood on World Dream’s deck and watched it sail away from Singapore, an overwhelming sense of anticipation came over me. Like most travellers, I’ve been stuck … Read more
The Singapore Tourism Board has announced the resumption of cruises in November. Pilot itineraries will be offered by two lines that are homeported in the country − Genting Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean. To ensure the safety of passengers and crew, the pilot sailings will consist of round-trips with no ports-of-call. Sailings are only open … Read more
After months of suspended operations, Dream Cruises has announced the resumption of cruises in Taiwan. From 26 July this year, two and three-night island hopping cruises will depart from Keelung, calling at the ports of Peng Hu, Matsu Island and Kinmen. “After months of detailed planning with the authorities to ensure the safety and health … Read more
The uncertainty surrounding cruise port re-openings has driven a most unusual revival: the cruise to nowhere. In a recent interview with Skift.com, Michael Goh, president of Dream Cruises and head of international sales at Genting Cruise Lines, shared how the line is looking at cruises to nowhere once business resumes. And it is an idea … Read more
As a self-proclaimed foodie, I was eagerly anticipating the Sapphire Princess offering, as I boarded the vessel for a 3-night round trip voyage from Singapore. After all, Princess prides herself as a brand that’s big on food quality. Princess was voted ‘Best Cruise Line for Food Lovers’ by Food & Wine Magazine, and her Italian … Read more
She's the most specious ship yet from luxury line Oceania Cruises. James Sitters tells Rose Kelly and Peter Lynch what's on board the new class of ship, including restaurants, spas and suites.
