Royal Caribbean is ready to double its presence in Hong Kong in 2025, based on a press launch, as the corporate can have 10 sailings from the Spectrum and Quantum of the Seas.
The information comes on the identical day the Spectrum of the Seas arrived in port with 4,800 friends aboard, based on a press release.
The Spectrum is crusing from Hong Kong 5 instances this December and there are extra 10 sailings in 2025, starting from two to 11 nights.
The 11-night cruise is exclusive, heading to Japan on Nov. 23 and calling in Sakaiminato, Kanazawa, Maizuru, and Sasebo.
Along with the Spectrum, the Ovation will sail from Hong Kong on Japanese Monday.
Departures for 2025 embody Jan. 3 and Jan 7. sailings on the Spectrum, an April 21 departure on the Ovation, after which cruises on Nov. 23, Dec. 4, Dec. 9, Dec. 14, Dec. 19, Dec. 21 and Dec. 30 on the Spectrum.
To mark the information, a ceremony was held aboard the Specturm. The Honourable Michael Wong, GBS, JP, Deputy Monetary Secretary of the Authorities of the Hong Kong Particular Administrative Area, presided over a ceremony along with Ms. Angelina Cheung, JP, Commissioner for Tourism, Mr. Dane Cheng, Govt Director of the Hong Kong Tourism Board, Royal Caribbean executives Mr. Benjamin Bouldin, President of Royal Caribbean Worldwide, China and Mr. Kevin Fung, Managing Director of Royal Caribbean Worldwide, Hong Kong in addition to Captain Flemming B. Nielsen and Resort Director Joni Gevriye from Spectrum of the Seas. Their collective presence marked a event that highlights collaboration and business excellence in driving progress and prosperity within the cruise business.
Hon Michael Wong, GBS, JP, deputy monetary secretary of the federal government of the Hong Kong particular administrative area, stated: “We welcome the return of Royal Caribbean Worldwide and can present full assist. Numerous authorities departments, coordinated by the Tourism Fee, have been working carefully with the cruise terminal operator and Royal Caribbean Worldwide to place in place measures to assist passengers onboard Spectrum of the Seas to rapidly and conveniently journey into city.”
Wong stated that Hong Kong welcomed 34 million guests final yr. And, within the first 10 months of 2024, there have been near 37 million. The variety of guests to Hong Kong will proceed to extend and a yr on yr progress of over 30 % is anticipated. The outlook for 2025 is much more constructive.
Benjamin Bouldin, president of Royal Caribbean Worldwide, China, added: “Hong Kong stands as a charming vacation spot in its personal proper, attracting international guests with its distinctive East meets West tradition. The town gives a myriad of experiences, from being a famend purchasing and culinary paradise, to being house to world-class cultural heritage conservations and worldwide mega occasions all year long. Furthermore, Hong Kong’s advantageous geographical location, coupled with its visa-free entry to residents of some 170 nations and areas, positions town as the potential Asian cruise hub. We’re dedicated to Hong Kong, and we sit up for bringing in our latest and finest ships to this market within the years to come back.”
Cheng, Hong Kong Tourism Board (HKTB) government director, stated: “We’re more than happy to welcome the return of two Royal Caribbean Worldwide ships to Hong Kong as homeports, and the doubling of Hong Kong homeport sailings. This not solely displays the cruise line’s confidence in the direction of the way forward for Hong Kong’s tourism business, but additionally helps appeal to extra worldwide travellers to Hong Kong with the diversified cruise itineraries. The HKTB will proceed to take care of shut liaison with the key cruise firms to advertise Hong Kong’s benefits as a great cruise vacation spot and be part of fingers with the business to advertise the event of Hong Kong cruise business.