Royal Caribbean to double Hong Kong homeport sailings in 2025

Royal Caribbean International is set to double its Hong Kong homeport sailings next year with an extended season of 10 roundtrip sailings, according to a press release. 

The Quantum Ultra Class Spectrum of the Seas and sister ship Ovation of the Seas will embark on diverse itineraries, with Spectrum offering five Hong Kong departures in December 2024 and 10 homeport sailings in 2025 , including cruise holidays spanning four, five, nine, and 11 nights, exploring Japan, Taiwan, and Vietnam. 

Spectrum will also present an exclusive 11-night immersive journey through Japan, commencing on November 23, 2025, encompassing Fukuoka, Sakaiminato, Kanazawa, Maizuru, and Sasebo.

In addition to this voyage, there will also be two-night weekend cruises aboard Spectrum of the Seas.

Ovation will also feature Hong Kong departures in 2025 with the Easter Monday sailing anticipated to be the most sought-after voyage, ideal for family reunions, gatherings and celebrations.

The arrival of Spectrum of the Seas on December 6 ushered in more than 4,800 international visitors to Hong Kong.

“We welcome the return of Royal Caribbean International and will provide full support. Various government departments, coordinated by the Tourism Commission, have been working closely with the cruise terminal operator and Royal Caribbean International to put in place measures to help passengers onboard Spectrum of the Seas to quickly and conveniently travel into town,” said Hon Michael Wong, GBS, JP, deputy financial secretary of the Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, in a statement.

Mr Wong said that Hong Kong welcomed 34 million visitors last year. And, in the first 10 months of 2024, there were close to 37 million.

The number of visitors to Hong Kong will continue to increase and a year on year growth of over 30 per cent is expected.

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