Ovation Sails Back To Asia Adventure Season

Posted onAuthorChris Owen

  • Ovation of the Seas has commenced its seasonal homeport deployment in Singapore, running through March 2026.
  • The ship offers a range of sailings from 3 to 8 nights to Southeast Asian destinations including Penang, Phuket, Bali, and Lombok.
  • The deployment is viewed by the Singapore Tourism Board as a key development that strengthens the city’s appeal and the cruise industry’s confidence in the region.
  • Onboard features include the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator, North Star observation capsule, and the SeaPlex indoor activity space.

Royal Caribbean’s Ovation of the Seas has returned to Singapore to begin its new seasonal deployment for Southeast Asian itineraries, running from now through March 2026. The Quantum-class ship will offer a variety of cruises, accommodating both families and holidaymakers, with options ranging from short weekend escapes to longer voyages. This season reinforces Singapore’s position as a regional cruise hub, a development welcomed by the Singapore Tourism Board, which sees the ship’s return as strengthening the city-state’s appeal as a vibrant holiday getaway aligned with its Tourism 2040 vision.

The available cruise durations vary, featuring 3- to 5-night getaways and extended 8-night adventures. Destinations include popular spots such as Penang, Malaysia; Phuket, Thailand; and Bali and Lombok in Indonesia. Shorter itineraries focus on nearby favourites like Penang and Phuket, while the 8-night Bali Adventure includes two full days in Celukan Bawang and Benoa, Bali. The ship will also offer special 4-night Christmas and 8-night New Year’s sailings.

Onboard, guests can access Royal Caribbean’s signature amenities, which are tailored for the Asian market. These include the RipCord by iFLY skydiving simulator, the North Star observation capsule, and SeaPlex, the largest indoor activity space at sea, featuring bumper cars and roller skating. Entertainment options include spectacular shows at the two-story Two70 venue, which combines advanced technology with live performance. The ship provides a diverse culinary experience with 17 dining venues, featuring specialty restaurants like Jamie’s Italian, Izumi, and Chops Grille.

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