Since July 31, the luxury tall ship Royal Albatross has expanded its offerings by operating as a daytime restaurant while maintaining its established evening cruises. The newly introduced Albatross Island Restaurant is anchored off the coast of Lazarus Island and offers a three-course lunch menu priced at S$95++ per adult.
The lunch experience includes an all-day island-hopping pass for guests to explore the Southern Islands via speedboat. This service is provided by Albatross Speedboat Adventures, a subsidiary of Tall Ship Adventures, the company that owns and operates the Royal Albatross. Founded in December 2025, Albatross Speedboat Adventures runs a fleet of five speedboats on a hop-on, hop-off circuit linking Resorts World Sentosa and Ola Beach Club in Sentosa to islands such as Lazarus, Sisters’ and Kusu.
Guests who dine at Albatross Island Restaurant, open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m., can access the speedboat service from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. The speedboats feature pre-recorded audio narrations detailing the history and ecology of the Southern Islands, allowing visitors to engage in self-guided tours or enjoy the beaches independently.
Peter Pela, founder and CEO of Tall Ship Adventures, noted that the restaurant concept had been in development for over a year. The company recently gained approval to operate speedboats from Marina South Pier, which Pela believes will improve accessibility for local residents. Previously, operations were limited to Sentosa, making it difficult for locals to visit the ship solely for lunch. Marina South Pier’s proximity to the Marina South MRT station, located just one to two stops from major central business district stations such as Marina Bay and Raffles Place, enhances convenience for visitors.
The Albatross Island Restaurant’s kitchen is led by chef Inderpal Singh, the 2023 winner of MasterChef Singapore. Singh has crafted a menu that integrates diverse influences from India, Southeast Asia, and China, reflecting Singapore’s maritime heritage. Signature dishes include a Hokkaido scallop ceviche starter with assam ponzu and curry leaf oil, alongside a 16-hour braised beef short rib in a rendang jus reduction.
The Royal Albatross, measuring 47 meters and capable of hosting up to 130 guests, has been operating in Singapore since 2014. Its typical sunset cruises and evening events usually accommodate about 70 passengers for a more intimate atmosphere. According to the company, the ship’s evening sailings are generally 80% full, with approximately 65% of guests from Singapore and the rest from international markets including China, India, Australia, Britain, and the United States.
Pela explained that the introduction of daytime dining transforms the Royal Albatross from a single-use vessel primarily occupied in the evenings into a multi-use asset generating revenue throughout the day. The ship continues to offer regular sunset dinner cruises at S$245 per adult, as well as special packages for birthdays, anniversaries, and occasional pet-friendly sailings. Further details are available on the operator’s website.