From the curators of the world’s only Dog Cruise (which has taken over 2,200 dogs for a sail so far since its launch in April 2021); it is time to get ready for the world’s fur-st Cat Cruise aboard the stunning Royal Albatross – a 47m luxury tall ship based in Singapore and winner of Singapore’s Most Outstanding Attraction Experience (Singapore Tourism Awards, 2022).
The Royal Albatross’s owner-operator, CEO, dog paw-rent and cat lover, Mr. Peter Pela explains; “We have seen a strong demand from owners wanting to bring their cats on our Dog Cruise, so we extensively researched if and how to permit cats onboard safely. After conducting trials and consulting with numerous experts and authorities including vets, The Cat People, SPCA, Cat Welfare Society and NParks, we are very excited to announce that we have designed the purr-fect Sunset Dinner Cruise especially for our feline friends and their paw-rents, to share precious, family moments of togetherness at their dining table that will be remembered forever.”
Pela continues; “We are well aware that some cats are kept exclusively indoors and may be nervous or even scared to venture outside, so we want to be clear that Cat Cruise is not for all. However, with the right education, precautions and responsible pet ownership, cats and their owners can share an outing that is an extremely enjoyable bonding experience safely.
To ensure the best experience for all, the focus on the cat cruise will be on keeping the kitties safe, relaxed, comfortable, and stimulated with amazing sea views. Unlike the 3-course gourmet food that is served to the doggies on Dog Cruise, the cats shall not be fed onboard as cats are less food motivated than dogs. Instead, Royal Albatross has partnered with PetCubes to provide a furry goody bag containing a gourmet cat dinner which the cats can enjoy in the comforts of their home, in accordance with their usual feeding routine.
To ensure a purr-fect Sunset Dinner Cruise, feline companions shall have access to a personal cabin or “Catacomb” with guaranteed sea views right next to their “paw- rents” table. Other unique cat-centric experiences onboard include the “Pussy Cat Lounge” in the air-conditioned Grand Salon with playtime activities and cat themed entertainment for all. Additionally, to enhance the experience for our cat loving guests, the Royal Albatross will invite speakers from expert cat welfare organisations to help educate and encourage responsible cat ownership. Donation boxes will be made available onboard for Singapore’s leading cat charities.
Ms. Ashlynn Loo, Director, Attractions, Entertainment and Tourism Concept Development, Singapore Tourism Board (STB) said, “We are excited to welcome the world’s first Cat Cruise onboard Royal Albatross. It is heartening to see how local tourism businesses are reinventing themselves with innovative products to expand their appeal and offerings to different target audiences, as well as add diversity to our tourism landscape”.
Ms. Alen Thum, Founder & Managing Director of The Cat People said, “We consulted with the Royal Albatross team to help apply innovation and meticulous attention to detail to ensure the safety and wellbeing of cats onboard. It is of paramount importance that owners fulfill their requirements and the cats are provided with a safe space to enjoy the serenity of the waters while enjoying priceless beloved moments during the sail. Congratulations Royal Albatross - we are proud and excited to partner with you and start sailing with our felines!”
Cat Cruise promises to be a unique, fun, and memorable 2.5 hour sail-dining experience from sunset to moonlight, for both pawrents and their furkids that will take them from Royal Albatross’ berth at Resorts World Sentosa, along Sentosa’s amazing coastline and around the beautiful Southern Islands on board a traditionally rigged tall ship with 4-masts, 22-sails and over 200 ropes. Guests shall enjoy a delicious and beautifully presented 4-course meal with an optional 7-course and wine pairing upgrade (for humans only), all freshly prepared on-board with charming live- entertainment.
About the Cat Cruise
The inaugural Cat Cruise shall set sail on Tuesday 8th August @ 6.30pm in celebration of International Cat Day and then on selected Tuesdays every month. Tickets and the full sailing schedule are available on https://tallship.com.sg. More Cat Cruise sailing dates shall be announced in due course. For more information about Cat Cruise including the sailing schedule, please go to: https://www.tallship.com.sg/events/catcruise/
About Royal Albatross
Tall Ship Adventures Pte Ltd is a Singapore-based company, dedicated to delivering a world-class experience on-board Asia’s only luxury Tall Ship, the Royal Albatross. The Royal Albatross has established itself as a unique and premium attraction for local and international visitors, as well as a first-class venue to host private and corporate events.
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Company Name: Royal Albatross
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Phone: +65 9350 7475
Address:8 Sentosa Gateway
State: Sentosa Island
Country: Singapore
Website: https://www.tallship.com.sg/
