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Royal caribbean sets course for new 2024 adventures in china and a new ship in singapore.

MIAMI, May 15, 2023 – Royal Caribbean International has set the date for its return to China in April 2024 , with Asia’s largest and most innovative ship, Spectrum of the Seas , sailing from Shanghai. Holidaymakers can make memories with family and friends on 4- and 5-night cruises to a combination of popular getaway destinations like Fukuoka, Okinawa, Nagasaki, Osaka, and Tokyo, Japan . Spectrum will also offer eight sailings from Hong Kong, starting in December 2024, to places such as Ishigaki and Miyazaki , Japan; Taipei (Keelung), Taiwan, China; and Nha Trang , Vietnam .

From one exciting debut to the next: The cruise line’s Anthem of the Seas will sail in Asia for the first time from Singapore in late 2024 . Anthem features many of the signature favourites travellers know and love as well as a host of new ways for every type of holidaymaker to experience adventure.

“This is the moment we – along with Chinese holidaymakers – have been waiting for. Our return to China is an exciting milestone that could only be marked with Spectrum of the Seas , which became a household name with Chinese families and travellers alike when it debuted in Shanghai as the latest and greatest Royal Caribbean ship in 2019,” said Bert Hernandez, senior vice president, International, Royal Caribbean International. “We thank the government of China for establishing a pathway forward and continue to be committed to expanding the cruise industry in a region we have sailed from for more than a decade. This has also opened up a world of opportunities to expand the variety of holidays in Asia, as another award-winning ship sets sail in the region with the introduction of Anthem of the Seas in Singapore.”

Spectrum of the Seas from Shanghai – April 2024 Specially designed for Asia and holidaymakers of all ages, Spectrum features an array of restaurants with regionally inspired menus and entertainment, like Hot Pot , Teppanyaki , Sichuan Red , karaoke lounge Star Moment, and original productions like Showgirls at the Royal Theater. Alongside the familiar comforts is a lineup of adventures only on Royal Caribbean, including skydiving on the RipCord by iFly , scaling more than 90 metres above the ocean on the North Star all-glass observation capsule and The Effectors in the Royal Theater , the cutting-edge, transformative venue that comes alive with performers, robots and more.

And when it comes to luxury, the ship’s exclusive suite enclave has it covered with everything from a two-level, 2,809-square-foot Ultimate Family Suite , featuring an in-suite slide and accommodating up to 11 guests for the ultimate multi-gen family vacation, to private dining, shopping and more. Anthem of the Seas from Singapore – Late 2024 On Anthem, travellers can look forward to days of play with a variety of experiences to choose from. From lounges and bars to chill at after sunset, such as live music at Latin-themed club Boleros and Brass & Bock – the crowd favourite English pub with a live guitarist and pints of all kinds. Also on deck is showstopping entertainment and thrills, including Olivier Award-winning musical phenomenon We Will Rock You – featuring a score of killer Queen anthems – and SeaPlex , the largest indoor activity space at sea, where guests can enjoy timeless thills like bumper cars. On the menu is a variety of restaurants and spots to grab a bite, such as Solarium Bistro with its Mediterranean-inspired flavours, American shakes, burgers and more at retro-themed Johnny Rockets; and Cafe Promenade, the all-day cafe. Popular dining concepts also return to the region, including classic American steakhouse Chops Grille , fresh Japanese fare at Izumi and whimsical dishes designed for all the senses at Wonderland .

Holidaymakers can soon mark their calendars and book their holiday to far-flung destinations on Spectrum or Anthem at Royal Caribbean’s website in the coming weeks.

About Royal Caribbean International Royal Caribbean International has been delivering innovation at sea for more than 50 years. Each successive class of ships is an architectural marvel that features the latest technology and guest experiences for today’s adventurous traveler. The cruise line continues to revolutionize vacations with itineraries to 240 destinations in 61 countries on six continents, including Royal Caribbean’s private island destination in The Bahamas, Perfect Day at CocoCay, the first in the Perfect Day Island Collection. Royal Caribbean has also been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 20 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Readers Choice Awards. 

Media can stay up to date by following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter and visiting RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com . For additional information or to make reservations, vacationers can call their travel advisor; visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call +65 6675 0413.  

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Overview b-roll footage of Royal Caribbean's innovative Anthem of the Seas.  The game-changing thrills guests have in store on board the award-winning Quantum Class ship include the RipCord by iFly sky diving experience, the signature FlowRider surf simulator, North Star, the all-glass observation capsule that extends 300 feet (91 meters) above sea level; indoor and outdoor pools; and SeaPlex, the largest indoor activity space at sea. With show-stopping entertainment, dedicated spaces for kids and teens, a variety of restaurants serving up a world of flavors and more, Anthem is the ideal getaway for travelers of all ages.

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FOLLOW YOUR DYNASTIC DESTINY

China cruises, with every passing century, the ancient and intricate society that is china becomes more complex and alluring. get drawn into the palaces and courtyards of beijing's forbidden city, a huge palace complex once inhabited by rulers in the ming dynasty, and stroll through the hall of great perfection at the confucius temple. in hong kong, see towering skyscrapers that give way to misty mountaintops, rich with birdlife and tumbling waterfalls. jump onboard a china cruise to stand on the widows peak of the great wall and get a sense of china's magnitude while the wind rushes around you. in between your adventures, keep your energy levels high by heading into china's vibrant marketplaces, where you'll find jewel-like dim sum dumplings and tangles of delicious saucy zhajiangmia noodles with sweet bean paste, ground pork and pickled vegetables..

NATURAL MAJESTY

In every port you visit, from hong kong to shanghai, nature is just around the corner. head up into the mountaintops for crisp air or down to the rivers and sea for city panoramas..

NOTHING BAD A-BUDDHA IT

The giant Buddhas of China, set a little way out of the city centres, are a sight to behold. Hong Kong's Tian Tan Buddha is 34 metres high and weighs 180 tonnes, and you have to climb 286 steps to reach it. In a standing position, Sanya's beautifully painted Buddha is even taller at 108 metres. You'll feel humbled among these giants during your China holiday.

REACH HIGHER CONSCIOUSNESS

Leave the bustle of Hong Kong behind and hike up the fabled Dragon's Back mountain near the city. Up high, the air is cool and dry, while the mountaintops are shrouded in a light silky mist. Head to the Great Wall's Huangya Pass in Beijing to see the landscape unfold from the high point of Widow's Peak.

HAO WONDERFUL

Say "Nia Hao" (Chinese for "Hello") to Sanya, a tropical city known for its picturesque beaches and perfect sunny weather. Take a dip at Tianya Haijiao beach, and take in the breathtaking views while kayaking around the bay. Be swallowed by the lush Yanoda Rainforest, and stay cool zip-lining through the treetops. Don't forget to pay your respects to the Buddhist goddess Guanyin, who watches over the city from the sea.

EVERYTHING YOU COULD EVER WONTON

China's cities are some of the biggest in the world. sprawling and advanced, entertainment, shopping and good food is around every corner..

ANCIENT AVENUES

Vermilion temples, grand palaces, flowering gardens and old-style wooden architecture are some of the things you'll see on your city wanderings. Head into Shanghai's Bund neighbourhood and get a sense of what China looked like 100 years ago. The Five Great Avenues district of Beijing will inspire you with its colonial architecture and olden-day charm.

CHINA IN MINIATURE

You'll really see the enormity of China's cities from viewpoints high above the cityscapes. Take Beijing's Tianjin Eye big wheel and see the skyscrapers grow small as you climb up to the highest point. Trek up Shanghai Tower, with the world's fastest lifts and the second tallest observation deck for an experience you won't forget.

MASTER THE ART OF BARGAINING

Haggling in China is so popular it's practically a national pastime. Brush up on your bargaining skills when you head to a market, and win your items on the cheap. Head to Silk Street or Tianyi Market in Beijing, and check out Tian Zi Fang in the Old French Concession quarter of Shanghai. If you're into antiques, don't miss Shanghai's Dong Tai Road Antique Market or Beijing's Liulichang.

CHERISH THE CHINESE CHARM

China is where the adventure starts, but it's certainly not where it ends. cruise from the world's most populated cities to nearby asian countries that hold their own mysteries. soak in japanese onsens (hot springs), walk among vietnamese rice paddies and take in the tropical sun of thailand..

ASIATIC ADVENTURE

On your way out of China, be enamoured by the fragrant scents of Japanese delicacies and the stunning views of the island nation. Cruise to Japan's hidden gems like Fukuoka, Nagasaki and Kumamoto, and learn the history of these ancient countries in world-class museums.

VIETNAM HOLIDAY

Vietnam is full of small villages, lattices of rice fields and friendly people. Cruise from China to witness the grazing buffalo of Vietnam, and enjoy the transition from high-tech cityscapes to tranquil, rural countryside.

CUISINE EVEN DRAGONS NEED A SNACK

Rice or noodles this is the burning, personality-defining question on the mind of every chinese local hunting down their next meal. across all of china's regions, street food markets are undoubtedly the most popular places to eat, serving up ultra-fresh, authentic fare at unbeatable prices..

BAOZI GIANT DUMPLING

The size of a clenched fist, baozi dumplings make for a wholesome on-the-go meal. Stuffed with meat and vegetables, you can find them at local Tianjin markets just outside Beijing. Popular combos include onion and mushroom or cabbage, scallions and ginger

MICHELIN-STARRED GOOSE

Looking for a higher-end culinary experience? In Hong Kong, head to Kam's Roast Goose and indulge in a Michelin-starred meal of roast goose complete with crisped skin and other delicacies like suckling pig and cured pork sausage.

BAO IN SHANGHAI

Make a pit stop at any street food market and pick up a delicious array of bao, the traditional Chinese dumplings in a small, bun-shaped wrapper. Try the delicate xiaolongbao, or soup dumplings, oozing with savoury broth, or the crispy-pork-stuffed shengjian bao.

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RCI-Royal Caribbean revives operations in China, plans second ship by 2025

RCI-Royal Caribbean International is set to resume cruises for the Chinese market this weekend after a nearly 4-year hiatus, with plans to introduce a second ship in 2025.

The decision to redeploy to China signifies Royal's return to an important market after withdrawing in early 2020 due to the pandemic. During Royal Caribbean Group's Q1 earnings call on Thursday, executives noted that booking volume and prices for cruises in China have surpassed 2019 levels.

Michael Bayley, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, highlighted the success in the Chinese market by stating they had already deployed a second ship into the China market which gave an indication of how well the first ship was doing in the China market.

Currently, the Spectrum of the Seas , which debuted in Shanghai in 2019, is sailing from Singapore to Shanghai and will commence homeporting there starting this Saturday, April 27. The ship will embark on a 4-day roundtrip cruise to Hakata-Fukuoka City, Japan , on the same day. Later this year, the Anthem of the Seas will take over from the Spectrum, and in 2025, will be joined by a second ship, the Ovation of the Seas , sailing from Tianjin , according to Jason Liberty, CEO of Royal Caribbean Group.

Michael Bayley previously mentioned that net revenue from a Chinese passenger is slightly higher than that from an American one when announcing the brand's return to the region a year ago.

In response to changes brought about by the pandemic, Royal Caribbean's sales strategy in China now emphasizes direct sales. Despite challenges faced by retailers during the pandemic, the brand had already been investing in technology, resources, and personnel to strengthen its direct business in the region, as stated by Bayley during the earnings call.

China's cruise industry flourishes as international arrivals surge

The Spectrum of the Seas, a Quantum-Ultra-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International, docked at at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal in east China's Shanghai, April 26, 2024. /CMG

The Spectrum of the Seas, a Quantum-Ultra-class cruise ship operated by Royal Caribbean International, docked at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal in east China's Shanghai on Friday.

Carrying over 4,000 tourists from regions including Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and Australia, this event marked the largest influx of international tourists entering China on a single vessel since the port's inauguration in 2011, and the largest group to visit Shanghai ahead of the May Day holiday.

Constructed at the Meyer Werft shipyard in Germany, the Spectrum of the Seas cost $1.25 billion and has a total tonnage of 168,000 tonnes. Measuring 348 meters in length and 41.5 meters in width, this cruise ship features 16 guest decks and 2,124 guest rooms, offering 33 different room types ranging from single to multi-occupancy options.

The ship, specifically designed for the Asian market, accommodates over 5,000 passengers and features innovative attractions. These include a virtual reality bungee trampoline, an observation capsule known as the North Star that offers 360-degree views, and a variety of dining and entertainment options.

Launched in April 2019, the Spectrum of the Seas is one of the latest additions to Royal Caribbean's fleet, equipped with a variety of amenities for families and solo travelers alike. The ship primarily sails in Asia, focusing on destinations such as China, Japan, and other Southeast Asian countries, with Shanghai, as its home port, catering mainly to the Chinese market.

The Royal Caribbean International cruise ship "Spectrum of the Seas" at Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal in Shanghai, China, June 3, 2019. /Xinhua

Since Royal Caribbean launched the Spectrum of the Seas' China route in June last year, 70 percent of the annual cabin capacity has been booked by 100 travel agencies nationwide, according to Liu Zinan, chairman of Royal Caribbean Cruises Asia. Additionally, direct sales channels have seen a significant increase, surpassing the sales target by 120 percent before the end of 2023.

In terms of bookings, Chinese tourists exhibit distinct characteristics: they book much earlier, the demographic is trending younger, there's a greater demand for long-distance itineraries over short-distance ones, and a preference for balcony rooms over interior cabins.

Cruise ships are major players in the international tourism industry, often seen as a highly successful and attractive sector on the water. According to a report by the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA), cruising remains one of the fastest-growing sectors in tourism. Passenger volumes are expected to surpass the 2019 levels by 2023, reaching 31.5 million, and are projected to increase to 39.5 million by 2027.

China is a crucial market for the global cruise industry. As an emerging form of tourism in China, exclusive cruise travel is gaining wider acceptance. According to the Ministry of Transport, by 2035, China's cruise market is expected to accommodate 14 million passenger trips annually, and the economic scale of the industry is projected to reach 460 billion yuan.

A helicopter photo captures a view of the main channel of Tianjin Port in northern China, June 16, 2023. /Xinhua

Booming cruise industry

China's cruise industry has witnessed significant growth since the Ministry of Transport fully resumed international cruise ship transport in September 2023. Numerous cities have re-established international routes, leading to a substantial increase in activity at cruise ports across the country. According to Shanghai Customs, since the resumption of international cruise operations a year ago, 157 international cruise ships have entered and exited Shanghai Port, transporting a total of 270,000 passengers.

In the first quarter of this year, Shanghai managed 69 inbound and outbound international cruise ships, carrying a total of 210,000 passengers, an increase of 3.3 times and 15.1 times, respectively, compared to the fourth quarter of 2023. Among these, the first domestically produced large-scale cruise ship, the Adora Magic City, completed 41 trips, transporting 154,000 passengers.

"China's cruise industry has developed rapidly. It has progressed from medium-sized cruise ships, typically 60,000 to 70,000 tons, to large cruise ships," Wang Hong, director of the Shanghai International Cruise Business Institute, told CGTN. "From 2012 to 2017, China quickly became the second-largest source of cruise passengers."

The large cruise ship Adora Magic City docked at the Shanghai Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal, Shanghai, China, January 1, 2024. /Xinhua

On April 6, the "Mein Schiff," a cruise ship operated by the German company TUI Cruises, docked at Shanghai's Wusongkou International Cruise Terminal. Soon after, the "Silver Shadow," managed by Monaco-based Silversea Cruises, also arrived at the terminal. A group of 291 foreign tourists began their journey, with special experiences that included visiting local markets and making steamed dumplings.

The Tianjin International Cruise Home Port also welcomed three international cruise ships within a week, including the Seabourn Odyssey, operated by Seabourn Cruise Line, which arrived on April 8. According to Dong Zichen, deputy general manager of Tianjin International Cruise Home Port Co., Ltd., the port has hosted 24 cruise ships carrying 74,000 tourists so far this year.

"We are quite optimistic about the recovery of the cruise tourism industry in Tianjin," said Dong. He noted that the port anticipates hosting 100 cruise ships and 300,000 inbound and outbound tourists this year.

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Royal Caribbean Spectrum Sailings from China Now on Sale

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Royal Caribbean International opened bookings for the Spectrum of the Seas’ sailings from Shanghai, set to take place starting next April.

The ship will sail from Shanghai on four- and seven-night cruises to Japan, the company said in a statement.

“Chinese vacationers have been eagerly awaiting to wander and make memories throughout Asia again, and we are delighted to make that possible as the first international cruise line to open for bookings and cruise in China. And what better way to mark Royal Caribbean’s homecoming than with the return of Spectrum of the Seas, a ship that was specifically designed for the Asia,” said Dr. Zinan Liu, senior vice president and chairman, Asia, Royal Caribbean Group.

“Today, we can proudly proclaim, ‘We are back in China!’”

Designed for Asia, the company said that the Spectrum of the Seas features a lineup of restaurants and entertainment with regionally inspired menus and shows, like Hot Pot, Teppanyaki and Sichuan Red, as well as karaoke lounge Star Moment, Showgirls in the Royal Theater and Silk Road in the one-of-a-kind Two70, where robots and technology combine to create jaw-dropping performances.

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