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Royal Caribbean Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with Three Ships and New Itineraries for the 2027-28 Season

  • Royal Caribbean Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with Three Ships and New Itineraries for the 2027-28 Season.
    Royal Caribbean Expands Asia-Pacific Presence with Three Ships and New Itineraries for the 2027-28 Season.
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Ovation, Voyager and Navigator of the Seas will offer departures from Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan, including sailings during cherry blossom season and Chinese New Year.

Royal Caribbean announced the expansion of its 2027-28 Asia-Pacific season, with new itineraries designed to explore both the region's most vibrant cityscapes and island getaways. The lineup includes departures from Australia, Singapore, Hong Kong and Japan aboard three of the fleet's most popular ships: Ovation, Voyager and Navigator of the Seas.

In Australia, the 2027-28 summer season will feature the recently revamped Ovation of the Seas, based in Brisbane starting November 2027, offering 3- to 8-night adventures. The ship brings a range of new onboard experiences, including a reimagined pool deck with Splashaway Bay and private cabanas, dining options at Izumi Teppanyaki and Giovanni's Italian Kitchen, the tropical cocktail bar Pesky Parrot, an expanded Casino Royale, and Sound Cellar, a first-of-its-kind late-night venue for the line. From Brisbane, guests can also choose 4-night getaways to the Whitsunday Islands, sailing to Airlie Beach.

Voyager of the Seas will take on a dual role this season. From October to December 2027, it will sail from Brisbane with 2- to 11-night voyages, including South Pacific crossings to Vanuatu and New Caledonia, plus a coastal repositioning to Sydney. The lineup also adds a 10-night Christmas cruise through New Zealand's fjords and landscapes, with stops in Wellington, Christchurch, Dunedin and Milford Sound.

From January to April 2028, Voyager will shift its base to Asia, sailing from Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo. From Hong Kong, it will offer seven 4- and 5-night getaways to celebrate Chinese New Year, with sailings to Ishigaki and Okinawa, plus options to Taipei and Hue/Danang in Vietnam. Starting in late February, its Tokyo departures will coincide with Japan's cherry blossom season, featuring 10- to 12-night voyages through Osaka, Nagasaki, Kobe and Mount Fuji.

Meanwhile, Navigator of the Seas is extending its Singapore season to a full year, running from October 2026 through October 2027. The ship will offer 2- to 5-night getaways across Southeast Asia, with destinations in Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, along with an immersive 12-night sailing between Tokyo and Singapore.

Bookings for Navigator and Ovation open on August 18, while bookings for Voyager become available starting August 25, the company announced.