Kaohsiung welcomed the inaugural arrival of Resorts World One from
Hong Kong on Tuesday, 4 April, kicking off the maiden sailings for
Resorts World Cruises in Taiwan.
The launch of Kaohsiung as a destination and homeport for Resorts
World One, as part of Resorts World Cruises' dual homeport strategy, is
predicted to have a positive impact on the local economy, creating new
employment opportunities and boosting Taiwan's inbound travel industry.
"The
start of the Resorts World One homeport deployment in Kaohsiung will
have a positive impact on the local economy, supporting a wide network
of industries beyond the cruise sector," said Michael Goh, president of
Resorts World Cruises.
He added, "Exciting new joint collaborations will be possible, in
support of the various homegrown lifestyle brands across a wider
international audience to build a vibrant cruise eco-system."
The ship departed on the same day from the Kaohsiung Harbour Pier No.
9 for a special 2-night cruise to Hong Kong as part of her maiden
voyage with close to 2,400 guests and crew.
Itineraries include the roundtrip 3-night cruise to Penghu and Hong
Kong departing Mondays. Alternatively, travellers can join the 4-night
cruise to Hong Kong departing Thursdays with the option to debark the
next day in Hong Kong for a 2-night land stay option, before re-joining
the ship on Sundays to return to Kaohsiung on Monday.
A similar option is also available for inbound cruise travellers to Kaohsiung, allowing more time on land to explore Taiwan.
Cruise fares departing from Kaohsiung start from NT$6,900 (US$226)
onwards per guest based on twin-sharing, with third and fourth guests
paying NT$3,500 (US$115) each.
An “inaugural” promotion is also available for bookings made before
30 April 2023 with an additional discount from NT$500 – NT$1,000 off,
subject to terms and conditions.