In conjunction with its fifth anniversary in Singapore, Princess Cruises has announced that it will homeport in Singapore for a fifth consecutive season (2018-19) with the deployment of Sapphire Princess and her twin sister ship Diamond Princess. This will be the first time that Princess Cruises will have two ships homeporting at Marina Bay Cruise Centre to meet increasing demand for both short and long-haul cruises from Singapore .
Since Princess Cruises established operations in Singapore in 2012, the global cruise line has experienced significant growth as more travelers from around the region, including families and millennials, have taken more cruises to experience attractive itineraries to exotic locations as well as premium onboard facilities.
“Singapore is a thriving and attractive cruise hub, with world-class berthing facilities and proximity to a wealth of cruise destinations in the region. We are seeing increasing demand among Singaporean and Southeast Asian travelers, opting for cruise travel to explore the region. Our commitment to homeporting in Singapore for a fifth consecutive year reflects our goal to meet this demand by offering new travel experiences,” said Farriek Tawfik, Director of Southeast Asia, Princess Cruises.
Mr. Tawfik also said that Princess Cruises has grown its presence in Singapore and Southeast Asia over the past five years and is committed to expanding operations in this region. He also said that a series of events will be planned this coming November to celebrate the fifth anniversary and kick-off Princess Cruises’ upcoming homeporting season in Singapore.