For many of us, the idea of going on a cruise doesn’t usually cross our minds. If and when it does, it’s something we normally wouldn’t entertain. No surprises there, really. Cruising is one of those travel styles that often comes with a lot of misconceptions.
When we asked our friends what they initially thought of cruises before they learned what it was actually like, most of them said the same thing — that it’s a luxurious trip for extremely wealthy retirees who only eat, drink and party onboard. So yes, no thanks to how it’s often depicted in films, we think of cruises as something that’s way out of our reach.
But over the past several years, cruising has become more accessible. While no Philippine city is currently a home port to any major cruise ship, our neighbor Singapore is! Royal Caribbean’s Spectrum of the Seas, Asia’s largest cruise ship in operation, is calling Singapore home until 2024, allowing Southeast Asian travelers an opportunity to explore our home region in style. Singapore’s central location means easy access to neighboring ASEAN destinations. Depending on your travel dates, the ship may make a stop in Port Klang (gateway to Kuala Lumpur), Penang, Phuket, and more.
If you’ve always been curious about going on a cruise, but you’re not sure if it’s something for you, it’s your lucky day! We were invited by Royal Caribbean to board and explore the Spectrum of the Seas as it sailed to Malaysia. In this article, we’ll answer some of your questions about cruising from Singapore!
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Not really. Not always. It can be expensive but it can be affordable, too. The price of the cruise depends on many things: destination, travel dates, number of nights, number of guests, and the accommodation type. Hence, the rates vary greatly.
Let’s talk about travel dates first. If you do a quick search, you’ll find a cruises with the same itinerary (same number of nights and stops) but each sailing’s price is different. It’s very much like booking a flight. But you can easily find budget-friendly dates! Here’s a quick scan I did just now:
As you can see, it’s entirely possible to find affordable sailings, especially if you book in advance.
On the other hand, November, December and January tend to have the steepest rates because they’re around major holidays — Christmas, New Year, and Chinese New Year! You’ll also notice the big difference between room types.
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