Eppur si muove!
Dear Royal Caribbean Family,
It's a happy Friday! For months, we have all been asking the question, "when will we return to service?" Today, we have the beginning of that answer. We are excited to announce that our healthy return to service plans have reached an important milestone. With the approval of the local Singaporean regulatory authorities, plans are underway to begin sailing in Singapore with Quantum of the Seas, ushering in our initial return as leaders in the cruise industry. It has been a long road to get here, and it will be a long road to bring the entire fleet back, but we have no doubt that you, our crew, will continue to deliver great vacations to our guests while ensuring your own and our guests’ wellbeing by following all of our new healthy sail protocols. With the Healthy Sail Panel's work and our committed teams onboard and shoreside, we will overcome the challenges ahead. The initial crew members joining Quantum of the Seas have been notified and will begin arriving in the upcoming weeks. We know there is anticipation of being part of this initial group, especially after waiting for so many months, but please be reassured there will be opportunities ahead for all as we safely bring our entire fleet back into service. Our return will be gradual as governments around the world continue lifting cruising restrictions. This makes it challenging to predict when we will have more ships sailing and when we can extend a contract to you, but we promise to keep you all informed as soon as we have additional information. As we return, we will continue to prioritize our returning crew based on the following criteria that we have shared throughout our current out-of-service period:
• Extensive experience on a specific ship class
• Nationalities without COVID travel restrictions
• Commercial flight availability
• Reliable PCR test availability in your home country
• Documentation readiness
As we resume our journey together, we know that you will do what you do best – provide unforgettable experiences to our guests by being Friendly, Passionate, and Committed. YOU are what makes Royal Caribbean International the best in the industry. Our guests love us because they know you always go above and beyond for them. You demonstrate The ROYAL Way values in everything you do.