Royal Caribbean is less than a week away from its first cruise ship in over 8 months sailing again, and rehearsals are underway onboard.
Quantum of the Seas will begin cruises on December 1 from Singapore, and the entertainment staff are getting back into their routines with rehearsals onboard the ship.
Photos by Nick Weir
Nick Weir, Senior Vice President of Entertainment for Royal Caribbean International, shared photos of the cast practicing aboard the ship on twitter.
The cast can be seen wearing masks alongside their flamboyant costumes, which Weir joked was "a showbiz first".
In addition, Mr. Weir mentioned the tech equipment is operational again and fully operational.
Royal Caribbean will begin sailing with Quantum of the Seas on cruises with no port stops, which are also limited to residents of Singapore. These 3- and 4-night sailings begin on December 1, 2020 from Singapore.
Read more: Here's what Royal Caribbean will require guests to do for first cruises back in Singapore
Royal Caribbean has received permission from the Singapore government to conduct these sailings, which are pilot cruises that must meet all requirements and guidelines for safe cruising.
These first Quantum of the Seas cruises are round-trip cruises from Singapore with no port stops. They are also sailing at reduced capacity of up to 50%, and open to only residents of Singapore.
When cruises resume in Singapore, a variety of comprehensive new health protocols will be implemented onboard Quantum of the Seas including:
- Testing and screening
- Upgraded Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems that enhance filtration
- Stringent cleaning practices
- Reduced capacities for greater physical distancing
- Expert medical care and onboard facilities
These protocols will continuously be evaluated and enhanced as new procedures and advancements in technology become available.
The first sailing on Quantum of the Seas on December 1 is capped at about 1,000 guests.
