Ovation of the Seas Cruise by Royal Caribbean

Booking Restriction

• Important: All guests are required to have their passports valid for at least 6 months to onboard the cruise
• Note: Rooms will be automatically assigned based on availability and there will be no request for side by side or handicap accessible selection.
• Each stateroom must have at least one passenger who is 18 years old and above, for more information on Royal Caribbean’s International Age Policy
• Long term pass holder must present their Student Pass, Dependent Pass, Long Term Visit Pass or Work Permit/Employment Pass together with their passport for check-in
• For 11 Apr 2022 and onwards sailings, all guests will be able to sail with us as long as they are allowed to enter Singapore as per Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website https://safetravel.ica.gov.sg/arriving/overview. However, all travelers must meet their corresponding health protocols as per indicated on the ICA website before they will be allowed to sail.
• Foreign Guest is to be responsible for the VISA requirements like Multiple VISA Entry to Singapore; Thai VISA; Malaysia VISA.
• Guests must complete the SG Arrival Card (SGAC) before debarking, the SGAC can only be completed 3 days before the date of arrival in Singapore. The ship will send out letters onboard to advise the guests that they have to complete the SG Arrival Card before debarking.
• Guests who were not eligible for the cruise are PR with an expired re-entry permit, canceled DP holders, canceled work pass holders (who are on special passes- which are considered short-term passes), and expired long-term pass holders
• Travel Insurance is highly recommended to insure guest from any cancellation of cruise due to any medical reasons (i.e. COVID etc.)

Additional Information

• Please read through and acknowledge Guest Health, Safety and Conduct Policy & Health Acknowledgement before booking the cruises.
• Pre-cruise testing is no longer required to sail, with a few exceptions. At this time, only the following sailings have pre-cruise testing requirements: Cruises from the U.S. and Caribbean that visit Colombia, Transatlantic and Transpacific Sailings, Cruises from Hawaii to Vancouver, Cruises from Australia. Full information here
• Smoking is only permitted at designated open deck areas and stateroom/suite balconies
• Guests must be at least 18 years of age to be served alcohol, enter the Casino or play any monetary-based games of chance
• An Onboard Expense Account, also known as your SeaPass onboard account, is the cashless system used for all onboard purchases and services. Depending on your ship, SeaPass cards are handed out at the pier or will be in your stateroom waiting for you

Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) Requirement

• Effective 1st May 2025, all visitors entering Thailand are required to complete the Thailand Digital Arrival Card (TDAC) up to 3 days prior to arrival at their first port of entry in Thailand
• Please complete the TDAC prior to your cruise or while onboard. You will need your passport information to complete the application
• For guests whose itinerary includes mid-cruise calls to Thailand, please ensure you keep a digital or hard copy of your passport’s MRZ (Machine Readable Zone) page with you at all times to facilitate completion of the form When filling out the TDAC, please refer to the appropriate guidance for accommodation details based on your port of entry

Halal Dietary Requirements

• Please write in to Klook to preorder halal meat (not halal set meal) at least 90 days before sail, served in main dining room

Infant Policy

• Any cruise that has 3 or more days consecutive at sea will require infants to be 12 months old on the first day of the cruise/CruiseTour

Pregnant Policy

• Any Royal Caribbean International cannot accept guests who will be more than 23 weeks pregnant at any time during the cruise
• A physician's "Fit to Travel" note is no longer required prior to sailing, stating how far along (in weeks) your pregnancy will be at the beginning of the cruise and confirming that you are in good health and not experiencing a high-risk pregnancy

Cancellation Policy

• Cruises cancelled prior to the sail date may be subject to a cancellation charge. The amount of the charge will vary depending on how far in advance the Operator receives notice of cancellation, as detailed here

Cabin Assignment Information

• Cabin allocation is automatically assigned by the system and depends on availability. While you may make a request, specific cabin or floor placements cannot be guaranteed.

Register and Check In:

• Please remember to do your online check-in before boarding the cruise ships using the Royal Caribbean App iPhone or Android at least 14 days prior to sail date

Check In & Baggage Drop Off

• Porters will be available to receive baggage to be checked prior to check-in at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore
• Guests are recommended to arrive at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore for ship check-in formalities beginning at the boarding time stated in your cruise documents but no later than 1.5 hours prior to the scheduled sail time

What items are prohibited onboard a Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship?

Some items that are not specifically on the list may be prohibited if they are deemed questionable by the Staff Captain and Security Officer. Please refer here.

Embarkation and Disembark Information

Location: Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore Address: 61 Marina Coastal Dr, Singapore 018947

How to Get There

By Car

• Coming from AYE (towards Changi Airport), take Exit 2 on MCE/Central Boulevard, keep right towards Marina Boulevard, turn right at Marina Boulevard to Marina Coastal Drive and the destination is on your left after Marina South Pier
• Coming from MCE (from Changi Airport), take Exit 3 on MCE/Marina Coastal Drive, turn left into Marina Coastal Driveand the destination is on your left after Marina South Pier

By Public Transport

• Board train along the North South Line towards Marina Bay Station, alight at Marina South Pier Station, walk 600m alongside the sheltered linkway to Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore
• Board the train along the East-West Line towards Pasir Ris or towards Downtown, station if coming from the Downtown Line, alight at Tanjong Pagar Station (Exit C) or Downtown Station (Exit C), board bus 402 at bus stop, near International Plaza (03223) or near Marina Bay, financial Centre (03391), alight at the Marina Bay Cruise Centre Singapore

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