REVITALISED EXPLORER OF THE SEAS ARRIVES IN INDIA FOR THE FIRST TIME
Third Royal Caribbean International Ship Visiting India This Year
NEW DELHI, October 28, 2015 – Royal Caribbean International’s Explorer of the Seas is making double maiden calls in India, first in Goa yesterday and in Cochin today, where she was welcomed by the local port officials and Royal Caribbean’s Indian representatives. She is currently on an 11-Night Middle East and Asia Cruise which started from Dubai and will also visit Penang and Port Klang before ending in Singapore, bringing around 3,200 international guests to these ports.
An official plaque and key ceremony was conducted onboard between Captain Kjetil Gjerstad and Sri. Senthilvel, Deputy Chairman of Cochin Port. This is Royal Caribbean’s third ship to visit India this year, following Rhapsody of the Seas and Quantum of the Seas. The number of tourists who arrived with these ships ranges from over 2,000 to close to 4,000 per call, while the ships are of 78,491 to 168,666 GRT. Explorer of the Seas is 137,308 GRT, which puts her among the largest cruise ships to have called at Indian ports.
Navigator of the Seas – Royal Caribbean International
Ratna Chadha, Royal Caribbean International’s International Representative in India said, “We are pleased to bring yet another Royal Caribbean ship to India today, which underscores the strong attraction of Indian destinations for the international cruise market as our brand deploys more and more ships to Asia. We hope at the same time, the arrival of ships of this size will help push for more infrastructure development and hence more viable ports for larger cruise ships in India, which is very crucial now for its cruise tourism development.”
Revitalised Features Onboard
The 15-deck Explorer of the Seas, which carries 3,840 guests at total capacity, features the Voyager Class’ signature activities and entertainment which includes the Studio B ice-skating rink, Royal Promenade – a boulevard of shops and cafes – and a full-sized sports court. The ship has also been revitalised earlier this year with new features such as the FlowRider surf simulator, virtual balcony staterooms, 3D movie theatre, Giovanni’s Table Italian restaurant and Chops Grille steakhouse, which the fleet is renowned for.
New Asian and Australian Sailings
Explorer of the Seas will be sailing 10-Night Asia Repositioning Cruise from Singapore to Perth (Fremantle) starting on November 3, with calls at Port Klang, Langkawi and Phuket. She will embark on her inaugural Australian season homeporting in Sydney thereafter, featuring South Pacific cruises till March 2016.
About Royal Caribbean International
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise brand with a 46-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry firsts never-before-seen at sea. The cruise line features an expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found on Royal Caribbean including, jaw-dropping, Broadway-style entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to families and adventurous vacationers alike. Owned by Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSE: RCL), the cruise line sails 23 of the world’s most innovative cruise ships to the most popular destinations in the Caribbean, Europe, Alaska, South America, Asia and Australia and New Zealand. World renowned for its friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service, delivered by every staff and crew member, Royal Caribbean has been voted “Best Cruise Line Overall” for 12 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly Reader’s Choice Awards and named the “Best Cruise Operator” for 8 consecutive years at the TTG Travel Awards as well as “Best Cruise Line” at the Travel Weekly Asia’s Reader’s Choice Awards 2015.
About TIRUN Travel Marketing
TIRUN Travel Marketing is the exclusive India Representative for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. with a portfolio of 3 of its cruise brands including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. A leading travel marketing company, TIRUN Travel Marketing has been representing Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in the country since 1993 and continues to successfully undertake exclusive marketing and sales for the various brands while also providing operational support pan-India. Headquartered in New Delhi, the company has proprietary offices in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Chennai as well as representative presence in Kolkata.
Recognized as India’s premier cruise counsellors, in 2013, TIRUN Travel Marketing celebrated 20 years of its partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in India.