Royal Caribbean International said a ship it is building for
delivery in 2019 will be deployed in Asia.
The first of the line's "Quantum Ultra" vessels
will be the "next evolution of the groundbreaking Quantum class,"
Royal Caribbean said. Two Quantum-class ships, Quantum of the Seas and Ovation
of the Seas, currently sail in China.
As part of a series of deployments announced for 2019, the Mariner
of the Seas will reposition to a new home in Miami, embarking on a "Global
Odyssey" from Asia that features three long sailings from Singapore to
Dubai; Dubai to Barcelona; and Barcelona to Miami.
The Global Odyssey opens for sale on May 2. Voyager of the
Seas will have its first full season in Singapore in 2018-19, offering cruises
throughout Southeast Asia.
In addition, 2018-19 brings new 10-night open-jaw
itineraries between New Zealand and Melbourne or Sydney on the Radiance of the
Seas. During the winter, the Ovation of the Seas will reposition to Sydney for
its longest season in Australia, reclaiming the title as the largest ship based
in the region, Royal Caribbean said.