Text by MOOK Travel Life Network, reported and compiled by Chen Guanxin
As cruise tourism continues to gain popularity in the Asian market, Royal Caribbean International has introduced its “Voyager of the Seas” to the region, taking advantage of Taiwan’s strategic location as a crossroads in Asia by deploying it for three sailings. Compared to the Titanic, which had a tonnage of about 53,000 tons, the Voyager of the Seas—built at a cost of NT$16.8 billion—has a tonnage of 140,000 tons and measures 311 meters in length. The ship features a four-deck-high entertainment and shopping promenade—the Royal Promenade—a magnificent three-story main dining room that can accommodate over a thousand guests, and a rock climbing wall 320 meters above sea level, making the Voyager of the Seas feel like a floating castle. The ship will set sail from Keelung Port on August 31, with prices starting at NT$33,900. Travelers can experience a top-tier cruise without spending over NT$100,000 to fly to the other side of the world.
The 140,000-ton Voyager of the Seas, the largest cruise ship in Asia’s history, sets sail on August 31. (Image provided by Royal Caribbean International)
Lin Kaiti, Chairman of Royal Caribbean International’s Taiwan branch, noted that the Voyager of the Seas, registered in the Bahamas, has a passenger capacity of 3,840, making it the largest and most luxurious cruise ship in Asia’s history. The ship has a total of 1,557 cabins, including 26 accessible rooms. Among its 48 entertainment facilities are three outdoor pools, a basketball court, an authentic ice-skating rink, a sea climbing wall, and Asia’s only cruise ship chapel. In addition, there are six dining options, including the main restaurant and several cafes, offering barbecue, American, Italian, and other cuisines. This time, there is also an emphasis on providing Asian dishes and Chinese-language menu services to make dining easier for travelers from Greater China.
The four-deck-high Royal Promenade resembles a floating shopping and entertainment center. (Image provided by Royal Caribbean International)
The Voyager of the Seas emphasizes that half of its cabins are balcony rooms, allowing guests to enjoy breathtaking ocean views throughout the voyage. (Image provided by Royal Caribbean International)
Climbing a rock wall 320 meters above sea level is an indescribably thrilling experience. (Image provided by Royal Caribbean International)
The Voyager of the Seas will make three sailings to Taiwan this time, with routes covering Shanghai, Keelung, Fukuoka, Jeju, and Tianjin. The “Shanghai–Keelung 3-Day Free & Easy (Flights + Cruise)” tour departing on August 29 starts at NT$33,900; the “Keelung–Fukuoka–Jeju Three Kingdoms 6-Day” tour departing on August 31 starts at NT$49,900; and the “Keelung–Jeju–Tianjin 5-Day Free & Easy (Flights + Cruise)” tour departing on September 5 starts at NT$46,900. Related voyages on the Voyager of the Seas are sold by Phoenix Travel Service, Shan Fu Travel Service, and Southeast Travel Service.
The 700-person-capacity authentic ice-skating rink will feature international figure skating performances, adding even more excitement to the cruise experience. (Image provided by Royal Caribbean International)
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