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Voyager of the Seas takes it away in China

Royal Caribbean is to introduce Voyager of the Seas to the Chinese market in June 2012.

Michael Bayley, executive vice presidentfor Royal Caribbean Cruises, speaking in Shanghai, said the 3,114 passenger Voyager of the Seas will be offering a wide variety of itineraries from four to 10 nights, designed to excite Chinese holidaymakers.

Voyager of the Seas heads for China in 2012

“There are clear opportunities in the China market, a key area for Royal Caribbean International’s global development,” adds RCI president Adam Goldstein.

Voyager of the Seas, weighing in at nearly 150,000 tons, will double the size of any cruise ship operating in China.

Spanning 15 decks and with 1,556 staterooms, the ship will reposition to Shanghai from Europe to offer a variety of sailings to ports in Japan and Korea until August, including Fukuoka and Kobe in Japan, and Busan and Jeju in Korea.  Voyager of the Seas will depart for Sydney, Australia in October.

“Customer demand for our brand has been very strong in China,” says Bayley. “We are excited to be able to bring such an innovative ship to the China market in 2012.”

Reinforcing the significance of the growing Chinese cruise economy and established desire to sail with Royal Caribbean International, Legend of the Seas will also return to Shanghai in March 2012 for its fourth season.

For the two ships, work is underway to offer a wider variety of tailored onboard products to Chinese guests, including more Chinese language services, authentic Chinese food and culturally appropriate recreational activities and duty-free items.