Royal Caribbean’s Ovation to return to Aus for second season

Royal Caribbean’s Ovation to return to Aus for second season

Today Royal Caribbean International made a double announcement regarding Australia’s very first new-build cruise ship, the ground-breaking US$1 billion Ovation of the Seas.

Ovation of the Seas will now extend her maiden season down under with four extra cruises during this forthcoming summer 2016/17 season, Royal Caribbean has confirmed.

In addition, the cruise operator revealed the US$1 billion vessel will return Down Under for a second season in summer 2017/18 due to the “extraordinary demand” for the ship from Australians.

Together these new programs will add almost 60,000 new beds to the local cruise market.

“The level of interest for Ovation of the Seas has exceeded all of our expectations; we’re currently over 90 per cent sold for next summer’s sailings,” Royal Caribbean Australasia managing director Adam Armstrong said.

“She is a true game-changer and such was the high demand for the ship that we’ve been able to secure four extra cruises from Sydney, which will extend the season into late February 2017.”

The extension of the maiden season reaffirms Australia’s position as one of the most significant cruising markets in the world, according to Armstrong.

“We are delivering Australians the most modern style of cruising from their doorstep – a style they previously had to travel overseas for,” he said.

“Australia has asked for more and we will deliver; four more cruises, a return at the end of 2017, and more opportunities to experience a brand new era of cruising on Ovation of the Seas, purpose-built for the Asia Pacific market.”

 

 

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