TIRUN Travel Marketing, Royal Caribbean International’s exclusive representative in India, has announced that Royal Caribbean will operate year-round sailings from Singapore beginning October 2026, with Navigator of the Seas based in the city throughout the year.The expanded deployment will give Indian travellers more opportunities to experience Royal Caribbean cruise holidays across Southeast Asia throughout the year. Navigator of the Seas will offer 2- to 5-night sailings to destinations across Vietnam, Malaysia and Thailand, including Penang, Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) and Phuket.The programme will also feature a 12-night sailing from Tokyo to Singapore, allowing travellers to combine multiple Asian destinations within a single cruise holiday.The year-round deployment comes as cruise holidays gain momentum among Indian travellers seeking premium and experience-led vacations. Singapore’s air connectivity with major Indian cities also makes it a convenient fly-and-cruise gateway for travellers looking to explore Southeast Asia by sea.The extended deployment will provide greater flexibility for Indian travellers planning holidays around school vacations, festive periods and long weekends. The itineraries are expected to appeal to families, couples, multigenerational groups and friends.Navigator of the Seas combines Asian destinations with onboard experiences including Splashaway Bay, The Blaster waterslide, entertainment and dining options. The ship offers a mix of activities and spaces aimed at both adventure-seeking and leisure-oriented travellers.“The extension of Navigator of the Seas’ year-round deployment from Singapore is a significant development for the Asia cruise market and an exciting opportunity for Indian travellers,” said Varun Chadha, CEO, TIRUN Travel Marketing. “Singapore has consistently been one of the most preferred cruise gateways for our guests, and a year-round deployment gives travellers greater flexibility to plan their holidays while opening up more opportunities to discover Asia by sea. As demand for premium and experiential travel continues to grow, the expanded Singapore programme further strengthens the fly-and-cruise proposition for Indian travellers.”The wider Asia-Pacific programme will also provide additional opportunities to explore the region, with Voyager of the Seas sailing from Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo between January and April. Itineraries include Singapore-Hong Kong sailings, short cruises from Hong Kong to destinations such as Ishigaki and Okinawa in Japan and Vietnam, as well as longer Tokyo departures during Japan’s cherry blossom season.Bookings for the extended Singapore season will open on 19 August 2026 through TIRUN Travel Marketing and its network of travel partners across India. TIRUN has represented Royal Caribbean Group brands in India for more than three decades, providing cruise reservations and support across airfare, visa assistance, travel insurance and pre- and post-cruise experiences.
