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Singapore slinging: Royal Caribbean launches South-East Asia 2025-26 cruise season

RCI’s Ovation of the Seas will set sail on three- to eight-night itineraries for a South-East Asia season ex Singapore, cruising on round-trips to Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand from October 2025 to March 2026.

RCI’s Ovation of the Seas will set sail on three- to eight-night itineraries for a South-East Asia season ex Singapore, cruising on round-trips to Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand from October 2025 to March 2026.

Royal Caribbean’s upcoming 2025-26 Singapore season on Ovation of the Seas is available to book now with four holiday itineraries ranging from a three-night Penang Cruise to the eight-night Bali Adventure Holiday Cruise.

Cruisers can select from three- or four-night getaways to Malaysia (Penang) or Thailand (Phuket) or opt for a longer cruise to Indonesia, calling into ports in Celukan Bawang and Benoa in Bali and Lombok.

The Quantum Class ship also offers plenty of diversions, such as the North Star glass observation capsule, RipCord by iFly skydiving, FlowRider surf simulator and SeaPlex – the largest indoor activity complex at sea, among other onboard options.

Aerial shot of Royal Caribbean International's Ovation of the Seas.
Ovation of the Seas, featuring the 360-degree North Star glass observation capsule. Image: RCI

In addition, there’s 20-plus different dining experiences, live entertainment and more.

Royal Caribbean Senior Vice President, International Angie Stephen said Singapore is the gateway to many of Asia’s most popular destinations for holidaymakers.

“It’s the combination of all the region has to offer and the unparalleled Royal Caribbean experiences that have made South-East Asia a central part of tens of thousands of memorable holidays over 15-plus years,” she said.

Royal Caribbean's Ovation of the Seas cruise ship in Sydney Harbour at night.
Ovation of the Seas entering Sydney Harbour at night. Image: RCI

Ovation is a ship packed full of adventure and with the new season’s lineup of holidays, friends and families can choose to holiday their way between short getaways to Penang and Phuket and longer sailings to Indonesia or with nights out in Phuket.”

Anthem of the Seas and Voyager of the Seas will head Down Under for Royal Caribbean’s 2025-26 Australian season, including Wiggly Sailings.

For more info, head to royalcaribbean.com