Asia’s largest cruise ship makes double maiden call in Philippines

Royal Caribbean International’s Ovation of the Seas, said to be the largest cruise ship sailing in Asia, arrived in the Philippines’ Subic Bay and Manila for the first time last week.

The ship brought to the Philippines the highest number of cruise guests, which totalled close to 4,600 from around the world. At 347m long, 168,666 gross registered tonnes, Ovation of the Seas has a total capacity of 4,905 guests staying in 2,091 staterooms and hosted by 1,500 crew.