Tall Ship Adventures (TSA), owner-operator of the renowned Royal Albatross – Asia’s only luxury tall ship – has unveiled three new products suitable for corporate events, as well as extended its partnership with Institute of Technical Education (ITE)
The first is Southern Albatross, a new 50-seater twin-hull fast boat that offers a 60-minute ride that cruises along the Sentosa coast, and around the Southern Islands.
Next, a 2,697m2 Balinese-style venue overlooking the water has been set up. Designed to host corporate and special events for up to 200, the venue offers team-bonding activities, customised catering, and barbecues.
During the day, the Royal Albatross will also be transformed into a dockside bar and restaurant before setting sail for its scheduled dine-and- sail programmes.
TSA and ITE has also officially entered into a fourth Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for another three years. This renewal, marking a decade-long partnership that began in 2015, aims to further enhance career and internship placement for ITE students.
Under the MoU, valued at close to S$250,000 (US$186,080), TSA will provide 16 scholarships annually to ITE students enrolled in the Higher Nitec in Passenger Services course. These scholarships will cover training fees and allowance, enabling students to attain the Royal Albatross Passenger Handling Certificate and the Workforce Skills Qualification (WSQ) Food Safety certification.
Additionally, TSA will offer industry attachment opportunities to ITE students and staff, equipping students with essential skills in crewing, passenger handling and safety during internships, and staff with up-to- date industry insights.
Low Khah Gek, CEO of ITE, remarked: “Our partnership with Tall Ship Adventures empowers our students to build their careers in the tourism sector. By bringing the classroom to the decks of the Royal Albatross, we provide students with the opportunity to learn through practical experience, helping them to foster a deeper understanding of industry standards and cultivate the necessary skill sets to thrive in this dynamic environment.”
Since the first MoU in January 2015, the partnership has successfully engaged over 120 ITE students in the Passenger Services course.
