World's Second-largest Cruise Royal Caribbean

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The world's second-largest cruise operator, Royal Caribbean International (RCI), has announced a year-round deployment of its "Legends of the Seas" in Asia-Pacific, beginning November 2009.

 

The 1,800-capacity cruiseship will dock in cities like Singapore, Shanghai, Hong Kong as well as the new destinations of Yokohama in Japan and Busan in South Korea.

 

 

Aptly timed, this calculated leap of faith in Asia's cruising potential was launched at an event to mark the first anniversary of the company's Asia office.

 

According to president and CEO of Royal Caribbean International, Adam Goldstein, "The Asia Pacific region is a very important part of Royal Carribean's international growth strategy. We don't just want to participate in its growth, we want to lead it. That's why we are stepping up our level of involvement."

 

 

The company was also encouraged by the success of it's first cruise season here with "Rhapsody of the Seas". RCI Asia-Pacific's managing director Rama Rebbapragada reported that 2007's Asian cruise programme had been fully booked, with more than 30,000 passengers.

 

He also explained that RCI will begin short cruises around the region from December 2008 all through the Chinese New Year period to Malaysia and Thailand. These cruises will last three to four nights.

 

Shortly after, Legends will sail on longer trips to China, Korea and Japan, on cruise journeys ranging from five to 14 nights.

 

Legends has definitely amped up the cruising game with the many different - and some very unique - amenities onboard.

 

 

The cruiseship boasts 902 rooms, a 1,200-capacity "Romeo and Juliet Dining Room", bars, an Internet centre and also a library.

 

Besides having four whirlpools, Legends also offers a day spa & fitness centre, a beauty salon, a video arcade and even an art & photo gallery.

 

Some of the most interesting features are a nine-hole miniature golf course and a rock-climbing wall.

 

Oh, and don't forget to check out the Adventure Ocean Kids & Teens Area, which boasts of a temporary tattoo parlour and even a psychic service!

 

If the sumptuous cuisine served at the celebratory cocktail party held at the Asian Civilisations Museum was anything to go by, foodies would certainly delight. Excellent cosmopolitan food was served - from tender roast beef to sweet peking duck, Indian lamb stew and the best of all, chicken rice balls.

 

 

Constantly docking so travellers will get a chance to explore the land-based sights and sounds, Legends seems to offer a holiday, while on holiday.

 

For more information, visit www.royalcaribbean.com

 

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wonder how much diesel she consumes if going 21knots/h

 

even slightly longer than USS Ronald Reagan, aircraft carrier

Edited July 4, 2008 by Rncw

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