Legend of the Seas returns to Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)
Royal Caribbean International’s newly revitalized cruise ship Legend of the Seas called at Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei for the first time after more than 10 years. The 70,000-gross registered ton ship is on the 7-Night Borneo Explorer Cruise which started from Singapore and features calls also at Kota Kinabalu and Puerto Princesa. |
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Legend of the Seas returns to Bandar Seri Begawan (Brunei)
Royal Caribbean International’s newly revitalized cruise ship Legend of the Seas called at Bandar Seri Begawan in Brunei for the first time after more than 10 years. The 70,000-gross registered ton ship is on the 7-Night Borneo Explorer Cruise which started from Singapore and features calls also at Kota Kinabalu and Puerto Princesa. |
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An official ceremony was organised to welcome her return which was attended by Pg Haji Mohd Zain bin Pg Hj Abd Razak, Acting Director of Muara Port, port officers and media. The port was previously part of the Royal Journeys of Legend of the Seas, a series of 10 to 21 night itineraries spanning countless exotic destinations throughout various regions such as Asia, Australia, Europe and the Middle East. Mr Kelvin Tan, Royal Caribbean’s Regional Director, Asia said, “We are pleased with the opportunity to call at Bandar Seri Begawan again, bringing our guests the best of Brunei at this interesting destination and giving a boost to the local tourism. Today, the cruising scene in Asia has much evolved and our Asian itineraries of Royal Caribbean International cater to international guests and even more so those from the region. Hence this is also a good chance for us to showcase Royal Caribbean’s renowned international style of cruising here.”
Brunei’s largest town, Bandar Seri Begawan, features one of the world’s most beautiful mosques, the majestic Sultan Omar Ali Saifuddin Mosque. One can also immerse in the local traditions and culture at the Brunei Museum and the Royal Regalia Building, a museum of the sultan’s treasures. Kamong Ayer, the famous ‘water village’ of Brunei is a shopping destination for local souvenirs and handicrafts, where one can walk around on wooden planks that connect some of the houses.
The Vision-class Legend of the Seas is the most recent ship in the fleet to receive a bow-to-stern revitalization which includes greater culinary options, new visually stunning entertainment and activities onboard, as well as a refresh of all furniture and staterooms. On the culinary front, guests can now enjoy popular complimentary and specialty dining options namely Chops Grille, Izumi Asian Cuisine, the exclusive Chef’s Table and Park Café. The reinvented Centrum also features a new high-flying entertainment experience of aerialists gliding through the five-storey atrium, and a new large LED screen at the poolside is available.
About Royal Caribbean InternationalRoyal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand with 22 innovative ships, calling on more than 270 destinations in 72 countries across six continents. The line also offers unique cruise tour land packages in Alaska, Canada, Dubai, Europe, and Australia and New Zealand.
Royal Caribbean provides a world-class vacation experience with a wide range of signature onboard amenities, entertainment, and award-winning family programming. The cruise line has a 40-year history of giving guests the Royal Advantage – the most innovative cruise ships, exciting itineraries to popular destinations, and world-renowned friendly and engaging Gold Anchor Service.
Royal Caribbean International is part of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSX: RCL), a global cruise vacation company that also operates Celebrity Cruises, Azamara Club Cruises, Pullmantur, CDF Croisieres de France, as well as TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture with TUI AG. The company has a combined total of 41 ships in service and three under construction.
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