Legend of the Seas makes maiden voyage to Lanka

By Lalin Fernandopulle

The Royal Caribbean cruise ship, Legend of the Seas made its maiden voyage to Sri Lanka last week.The ship arrived from a month-long US $50 million drydock in Singapore with an array of features and amenities for its remaining Asian season.

The vision-class Legend of the Seas, is the most recent ship in the fleet to receive the brand's renowned Oasis-class amenities, upgrades and a bow-to-stern revitalisation.

Royal 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 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 and entertainment.

The cruise line has a 40-year history of giving guests the Royal Advantage, the most innovative cruise ships, itineraries to popular destinations.All state rooms have been renovated with a contemporary décor and furnishings and flat-panel TVs. A number of Ocean View State rooms have been converted into balconies. New stateroom categories have been added which are the Family Junior Suite and Superior Ocean View Staterooms with floor to ceiling windows.The ship will sail from Sri Lanka to India and then to Europe. In the Asian sector the departure point is Singapore.Hemas Travels (Pvt) Ltd. is the partner for Royal Caribbean International in Sri Lanka.