Royal Caribbean has confirmed Navigator of the Seas will remain in Singapore through October 2027, making the ship a year-round homeported vessel and expanding cruise options from the city-state.
Originally scheduled for a six-month season, Navigator of the Seas will now operate year-round from Singapore from October 2026, offering two- to five-night itineraries to destinations in Malaysia, Thailand and Vietnam, as well as a 12-night repositioning voyage from Tokyo to Singapore.
The extended deployment includes short cruises to Penang and Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang) in Malaysia, and Phuket in Thailand.
Royal Caribbean said the move builds on the ship’s inaugural Asia season and reflects growing demand for fly-cruise holidays from Singapore, which continues to strengthen its position as a regional cruise hub.
The cruise line also outlined its broader Asia-Pacific deployment for the 2027-2028 season. Voyager of the Seas will sail from Singapore, Hong Kong and Tokyo between January and April 2027, offering new itineraries across the region, including cruises timed to coincide with Japan’s cherry blossom season. Meanwhile, Ovation of the Seas and Anthem of the Seas will join Voyager of the Seas for Royal Caribbean’s largest Australian summer programme to date.
Bookings for Navigator of the Seas‘ extended Singapore season open on August 19, while Voyager of the Seas‘ Asia-Pacific itineraries go on sale on August 26.
Chitra Rajesh Kumar, director, cruise, Singapore Tourism Board, said: “Royal Caribbean’s decision to extend Navigator of the Seas from a six-month seasonal deployment to a year-round homeport, reflects their continued confidence in Singapore as a leading cruise hub in Asia.”
Ben Bouldin, president of Greater China and managing director Asia, Royal Caribbean, added: “From long weekend escapes to memorable family vacations, travellers can now enjoy a full year of adventures from one of Asia’s most ideal cruise gateways.”
