United Kingdom
United States
Asia Pacific
RCI unveils China base for Ovation of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International’s third Quantum-class ship, Ovation of the Seas, will be based in Tianjin, China.
Launching in April 2016, Ovation of the Seas will be RCI’s fifth ship based in the region.
President and CEO Michael Bayley said: “Cruising has become very popular for Chinese consumers and Royal Caribbean is already capturing their imaginations with our industry-leading cruise ships.
Currently under construction, Ovation of the Seas will sail a 52-night Global Odyssey from Southampton to Tianjin.
Before this, UK holidaymakers can experience the new ship with three itineraries from Southampton, opening for sale today (Thursday).
The itineraries are:
– A five-night round-trip cruise via France and Belgium, departing April 17
– A seven-night round-trip cruise calling at Spain, the Channel Islands and Paris, departing April 22
– A seven-night England to Barcelona cruise, departing May 3, 2016
Once in the China seas, it will join Quantum of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Voyager of the Seas and Legend of the Seas.
The five ships, home-porting in Shanghai, Tianjin, Hong Kong and Xiamen, will primarily sail three- to 12-night itineraries to destinations in Japan, Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.
Summer 2016 Asia adventures will open for booking in August 2015.
Bev
Editor in chief Bev Fearis has been a travel journalist for 25 years. She started her career at Travel Weekly, where she became deputy news editor, before joining Business Traveller as deputy editor and launching the magazine’s website. She has also written travel features, news and expert comment for the Guardian, Observer, Times, Telegraph, Boundless and other consumer titles and was named one of the top 50 UK travel journalists by the Press Gazette.
Tony from Gatto’s Pizza on Columbus’s Unique Pizza Trail
Sophia Hyder Hock on Global Social Inclusion in Tourism
Sustainable Tourism: Don Welsh on Community Values and Global Collaboration
Jane Cunningham: Enhancing European Engagement in Tourism
Kristin Dunne: Navigating Destination Strategy
Revolutionizing Mobile Connectivity: Boris Bijlstra on HUBBY eSIM
Capturing Glasgow’s Vibrancy: An Interview with Susan Deighan, Chief Executive of Glasgow Life
Lebua Hotel & Resorts: Rajan Khurana on Hospitality and Bangkok’s Charms
Sustainable Tourism and Growth: Insights from Chiravadee Khunsub from Tourism Authority of Thailand
Revolutionizing Travel: SmartSIM USA’s Dale Takio Unveils the Power of E Sims
TravelMole Interview with Hishan Singhawansa, Deputy CEO of Cinnamon Hotels & Resorts, Sri Lanka
Unveiling the Essence of Magari Tours: A Dive into Authentic Italian Experiences
Abercrombie & Kent hails $500 million funding boost
British Airways passengers endure 11-hour 'flight to nowhere'
CLIA: Anti-cruise demos could cause itinerary changes in Europe
Gatwick braces for strike
Co-pilot faints, easyJet flight issues ‘red alert’