‘Cruises to nowhere’ a big hit


MORE than 82,000 people have set sail on cruises, with no Covid-19 cases on board since the pilot programme started last year.

Singapore kicked off its “cruises to nowhere” pilot in November, with two operators – Genting Cruise Lines and Royal Caribbean International – given the go-ahead to offer round trips with no ports of call.In response to queries, Royal Caribbean International’s managing director for Asia-Pacific Angie Stephen said its Quantum of the Seas had completed 25 sailings with over 35,000 guests and no positive Covid-19 cases.

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