• Skip to content
  • Skip to secondary menu
  • Skip to primary sidebar
  • Skip to secondary sidebar
  • Skip to footer
  • Home
  • About
    • About Malaysian Foodie
    • Featured
    • SPONSORS
  • Privacy Policy
  • Disclaimer
  • Sitemap
    • EAT.DRINK
      • Food Review
      • Food Promotion
      • Food News
      • Event
    • STAY
      • Hotel Review
      • Hotel News
    • EXPLORE
      • Singapore
      • Taiwan
      • Thailand
  • More
    • Invited Review
    • Malaysia Food Blogger List

Malaysian Foodie

Food • Hotel • Travel • Event

  • EAT.DRINK
    • Food Review
    • Restaurant Promotion
    • Editor Picks
    • Dining In The Mall (Klang Valley)
    • What’s New!
    • Restaurant List
  • HOTEL
    • Room Reviews
    • Hotel News
  • TRAVEL
    • Hong Kong
    • Japan
      • Kyoto
      • Osaka
    • Macau
    • Malaysia
      • Kuala Lumpur
      • Malacca
      • Penang
      • Perak
      • Selangor
      • Sabah
    • Taiwan
    • Thailand
    • Singapore
  • Event
  • Lifestyle
    • Apparel
    • Books
    • Beauty
    • Craft
    • Electrical & Household Appliances
    • Food Product
    • Gadget
    • Online Shopping
    • Parenting/Kids
    • Property
    • Renovation/ Furniture
  • RECIPES
    • Cakes
    • Cookies
    • Desserts
    • Drinks / Smoothies
    • Mains
    • Pasta
    • Steamed Food
    • Cooking With Gadgets
  • Dining In The Mall
  • Ramadhan 2020
  • RMO
You are here: Home / Travel / Travel News / Malaysia welcomes Asia’s largest, most revolutionary cruise ship Spectrum of the Seas

Malaysia welcomes Asia’s largest, most revolutionary cruise ship Spectrum of the Seas

May 19, 2019 By StrawberrY Gal - Travel News Leave a Comment

Royal Caribbean International’s newest and largest cruise ship in Asia, Spectrum of the Seas, arrives today at her first Southeast Asian port, Penang. Her arrival marks the start of Royal Caribbean’s Double Quantum year in the region, as one of two Quantum Class ships that will be sailing in the region this year.

At 169,379 gross registered tonnes and a total capacity of 5,622 guests, Spectrum of the Seas is the largest cruise ship in Asia.

Kicking off its inaugural Southeast Asian season this month, Spectrum of the Seas will see three sailings from Singapore – a 3-night cruise to Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) on 18 May, a 4-night cruise to Penang on 21 May, and a 9-night one-way cruise from Singapore to Shanghai, calling at Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Hong Kong on 25 May. Spectrum of the Seas is expected to bring over 12,000 guests to Malaysia on her three calls.

Spectrum of the Seas comes with first-at-sea features such as Sky Pad, a virtual reality, bungee trampoline experience, and the two-level Ultimate Family Suite with an in-room slide, as well as new innovative dining and entertainment concepts, on top of the iconic Quantum Class favourites, such as the North Star elevated glass capsule, skydiving simulator and bumper cars.

To celebrate the maiden call, plaque exchanges were conducted between Spectrum of the Seas’ Captain Charles Teige and local officials, namely Mr Ian James, Chairman of SPCT; Mr Jeffrey Chew, Chairman of Penang Port Commission; YB Lee Chun Kit, Representative of Penang Chief Minister’s Office; and Hon. Datuk Mohamaddin bin Ketapi, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture of Malaysia.

Royal Caribbean’s Managing Director, Asia-Pacific, Angie Stephen, said that the commitment to bring in two of Royal Caribbean’s largest and most innovative ships in 2019 alone underscores Royal Caribbean’s confidence in the region to continue experiencing record-breaking growth.

“2019 is an exciting year for Royal Caribbean. Not only are we celebrating our 50th anniversary as a global brand, we are embarking on a new era for cruising in Southeast Asia with the arrival of two Quantum Class ships.  Malaysia, as one of the region’s most significant cruise destinations, plays a huge role in this important milestone, and we look forward to growing the cruise industry here and in the region.”

According to Royal Caribbean, Malaysia’s attractiveness as a destination has driven its growth over the years. The cruise brand is expected to deliver almost 300,000 guests to Malaysian ports this year.

Following Spectrum of the Seas, the region will also be welcoming her sister ship, Quantum of the Seas, later in November 2019 for a six-month season with 34 sailings. Her itineraries will include 4-night cruises to Phuket and Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) or Penang, 5-night cruises to Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Penang and Phuket; a 7-night cruise to Bangkok (Laem Chabang) (overnight) and Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My); and a 9-night cruise to Bangkok (Laem Chabang), Ho Chi Minh City, Nha Trang and Hue/Danang (Chan May). After her multi-million-dollar revitalisation project prior to the season, guests can look forward to a ship refreshed and upgraded to provide the best experience for guests in this region.

Category: Travel News



Reader Interactions

Leave a Reply Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Primary Sidebar

  • Facebook
  • Google+
  • Instagram
  • Pinterest
  • RSS
  • Twitter
Malaysian Foodie

Latest

  • Carlsberg Malaysia pledges RM2 mil in food & education aid to give ray of hope to underprivileged Malaysians January 16, 2021
  • RING IN THE PROSPEROUS YEAR OF OX WITH THE WESTIN KUALA LUMPUR January 16, 2021
  • A WHOLE NEW HANDS-FREE CLEANSING EXPERIENCE January 16, 2021
  • Usher in Happiness this Chinese New Year with Marks & Spencer January 16, 2021
  • VIT’S Instant Noodle Certified Halal since 1980 January 15, 2021
  • Turn up the “huat” this MCO with SHOP by Travel Recommends! January 15, 2021
  • Mainland: natural cheese made the New Zealand way January 15, 2021
  • AN OX-PICIOUS GOLDEN YEAR AT SHANGRI-LA HOTEL, KUALA LUMPUR January 14, 2021
  • Luk Yu Tea House Reopens @ The Starhill Gallery! January 13, 2021
  • Ronald McDonald House in Hospital Tunku Azizah Aims to Ease the Burden of Families January 13, 2021
  • GLOBAL CULINARY ICON GORDON RAMSAY PARTNERS SUNWAY RESORT TO LAUNCH FIRST RESTAURANT IN MALAYSIA January 13, 2021
  • Cupcakes from The Cakery this Chinese New Year! January 12, 2021
  • 2 Hours Flight Journey with Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur January 10, 2021
  • Smores @ Plaza Arkadia January 8, 2021
  • Rinse KL brings you with their NEW Menu! January 7, 2021
  • Okonomi @ Tokyo Street : A must try Okonomi! January 5, 2021
  • JJ Pan Mee & I Love Yoo! @ Suria KLCC Food Court January 4, 2021
  • Pasta Panas : A truly Malaysian Style Pasta January 3, 2021
  • Hi Tea @ Ahh-Yum by Kampong Kravers December 31, 2020
  • JULIE’S REBRANDING LAUNCHES WITH SHORT FILM FEATURING AWARD-WINNING CAST December 31, 2020

Secondary Sidebar

EXPLORE

travel in japan

travel in hong kong

travel in macau

travel in taiwan

travel in thailand

Footer

Copyright © 2008–2021 Malaysian Foodie