The line will run three and four-night voyages onboard Quantum of the Seas from 1 December – open only to Singapore residents.

The Singapore Tourism Board said the cruises would be round-trips with no ports of calls and ships would sail at a reduced capacity of up to 50%.

Cruise operations from the Singapore will restart from 6 November with Genting’s World Dream followed by Quantum just under a month later.

Alongside other industry partners, Royal Caribbean Group has formed the Healthy Sail Panel, a taskforce of medical and public health experts to develop safety recommendations to allow for cruising’s global restart.

In Singapore, Royal said it had been “working closely” with local health and tourism authorities to follow all requirements and guidelines including the CruiseSafe Certification standards, which all cruise lines must obtain prior to sailing.

When it resumes operations, Royal will be implementing a number of health and safety measures including testing and screening and upgraded Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems.

Angie Stephen, Royal’s managing director Asia Pacific, said: “While the cruise experience will be different than it was pre-pandemic, we are committed to providing the signature Royal Caribbean holiday that guests know and love, while keeping the health and safety of everyone onboard as our top priority.

“I extend my deepest gratitude to the Singapore government for their collaboration and support and confidence in Royal Caribbean to deliver a safe cruising experience. We share their strong commitment and focus to reignite the local economy and bring back jobs and services supporting the travel industry.”  

Keith Tan, chief executive, Singapore Tourism Board, added: “As ASEAN’s [Association of Southeast Asian Nations] lead coordinator for cruise development, Singapore remains committed to supporting and growing cruise tourism in the region. 

“Royal Caribbean International is a key partner in growing cruising in Singapore and the region, and I am confident in their ability to maintain the highest standards of hygiene and safety,” said.  “We will continue to work with cruise lines and our industry stakeholders to chart a new course for safe cruising.”