by Delia Toh

Royal Carribean Cruises and Superstar Virgo cruises are two of the largest and most well-known long-haul cruises amongst Singaporeans. Both feature the most grandiose of cruise facilities and the most exciting things to see and do. Lately, the popularity of cruise holidays have soared as a result of the mid-year holidays. Let us explore these two renowned cruises.

Royal Caribbean Cruise is the one cuise which is immensely popular and widely heard of among locals. The Royal Caribbean Cruise usually takes Singaporeans on a journey down the South China Sea. The ship is of a majestic size and cruises at 22 knots, you can enjoy the soothing sea breeze throughout your cruise. It also comes with a thousand windows allowing its passengers to enjoy the great view of the coastlines and shores. Shopaholics can also look forward the Stunning Centrium, a wide open space featuring the greatest malls one can expect. Another amazing feature of the Royal Caribbean Cruise is the Casino Royale. Far from simply being the name of a famous movie, it is an actual casino for its passengers to try their luck during the long trip.

Those who wish to try something fun and exciting can also use the outdoor facilities onboard. For the adventurous, ascend the Rock Wall. Golf lovers can also use the 9-hole course for hours of fun and socialising. With respect to dining, the dining rooms are well-furnished with glass walls, giving its passengers the true feeling of class and luxury during the course of their meals. Passengers can also expect a very wide range of other activities to onboard such as socialising through the Adventure Ocean Youth Programme, targetted at children and teenagers aged 6months-17 years. They can also enjoy mingling with other youths during the trip!

Superstar Virgo is another popular cruise amongst Singaporeans. The largest amongst the entire fleet of ships under the Star Cruises, the ship is able to house endless activities and great luxurious facilities. The cruise features a few of the best fine dining choices available such as Samurai Restaurant (a Japanese restaurant), Palazzo (Italian cuisine), Cafe Gelato (Ice cream bar) and international cuisine at the Mediterranean Buffet and Terrace.

Superstar Virgo also features onboard entertainment for those who prefer being in touch with TV and film. Karaoke fanatics can sing to their hearts' content at the Out of Africa Karaoke Lounge. The all-too-familiar (and popular) Lido cinema is also available for the screening of movies, and Celebrity Disco is right onboard for all who enjoy dancing.

Despite all the indulgences, you can still keep in shape with the sports and gym facilities available in the ship. There is even an intriguing Jet Current Exercise pool available onboard.

As both cruises hold a wide variety of holiday packages for its potential customers to choose from, one can never tire of the large array of things they can see and do while on a cruise holiday.