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As travellers across Asia look for more ways to make the most of their vacations in Europe, Royal Caribbean's latest research reveals strong interest in multi-destination cruise holidays. According to a YouGov survey* commissioned by the vacation brand across Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and the Philippines, 74% of respondents found exploring multiple European destinations in one vacation appealing. The findings come as Legend of the Seas, Royal Caribbean's newest Icon Class vacation, offers travellers new ways to discover the Mediterranean from Barcelona, Spain, and Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy.
Sailing to highly sought-after destinations including Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Provence (Marseille), France and Naples, Italy, Legend combines Europe's most iconic destinations with the signature experiences of Royal Caribbean's revolutionary Icon Class, giving guests more ways to experience Europe in one vacation.
Beyond exploring multiple destinations, the research suggests travellers are looking for vacations that help them make the most of their time abroad while enjoying experiences that are part of the vacation itself. Among the top perceived benefits of exploring Europe by cruise are meals and entertainment included (49%), the ability to see multiple destinations with ease (42%), avoiding airport processes between destinations (38%), and reducing the need to pack and unpack between destinations (35%).
"What stood out to us from the findings is how much travellers value making the most of their time when exploring Europe. Whether it is visiting iconic destinations, spending time with family, or simply enjoying the journey itself, travellers are increasingly looking for holidays that are seamless, enriching and full of adventure. We believe that is one of the reasons multi-destination cruising continues to resonate," said Ben Bouldin, President of Greater China and Managing Director, Asia, Royal Caribbean. " Legend of the Seas marks a pivotal moment as we bring an Icon Class vacation to Europe for the first time. It gives Asian travellers a more accessible way to experience the Icon Class while exploring multiple European destinations in a single trip, expanding the ways they can explore Europe without having to compromise on the vacation experience."
Cruise Travel Rises as an Easier Way to Experience Europe
The survey points to a growing appetite for vacations that combine destination discovery with convenience. Across the five markets surveyed, Indonesia showed the strongest interest in multi-destination European travel at 82%, followed by the Philippines (75%), Malaysia (70%), India (67%) and Singapore (66%). Italy ranks as the top European destination respondents would like to visit at 47%, followed by the United Kingdom (43%), France (41%) and Spain (33%). Indian travellers show the strongest interest in Italy (51%), while Filipino travellers show the highest interest in Spain (43%).
The survey also found broad appeal among travellers already familiar with European travel and among families:
Turning Travel Time into Vacation Time
On Legend of the Seas, the journey between destinations becomes part of the vacation experience. Across the five surveyed markets, 89% of travelers are interested in onboard entertainment experiences, while 85% are interested in the ship's thrill and leisure experiences.
Top experiences driving interest include:
Dining as Part of the Destination
Dining is another way Legend of the Seas brings travellers together, whether through immersive concepts, family-friendly venues or familiar favourites. Among dining venues, Royal Railway – Legend Station emerges as the most anticipated experience at 32%, followed by a range of culinary destinations from steakhouse classics to innovative global concepts.
The top dining experiences travellers are most excited to try include:
Making the Most of Time in Europe
The survey findings reinforce travellers' desire to maximise their vacation time while exploring Europe. Nearly nine in 10 respondents (87%) identified at least one aspect of travelling between multiple European destinations as a challenge, including flight delays and cancellations (51%), long layovers (38%), managing luggage between countries (37%), and repeatedly packing and unpacking (34%). By bringing multiple iconic destinations together in a single vacation, Legend of the Seas gives guests more opportunities to focus on the experiences that matter and spend quality time together.
*Appendix: Survey Highlights
Europe destinations travellers most want to visit
Appeal of multi-destination European cruise travel
Preferred modes of intra-European transport
Main benefits of exploring Europe by cruise
Top stress points of multi-destination European travel
Average time spent per flight**
European experiences travelers most want to try
Methodology
The survey was conducted online by YouGov with a total of 6,223 respondents (aged 18 and above). The survey sample was set up to ensure representation across gender, age groups and geographic distribution within each market. Fieldwork was conducted from 28 May to 8 June 2026, in Singapore, Malaysia, India, Indonesia and the Philippines.
**Average time spent on aspects of a typical journey is based on derived estimates using midpoint calculations for time ranges, rather than on exact times reported directly in the survey.