Report by Santanu Ganguly: Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas® will become the largest ship to be based in Asia, when it enters the region later this month. At 138,000 gross registered tons (GRT), Mariner of the Seas® can carry 3,807 guests and stretches more than a thousand feet in length. Passing through the Indian ports of Goa and Kochi on 24th and 26th May respectively, this ship will begin her much anticipated maiden Asian season from Singapore on 1st June 2013.
Construction of new cruise terminals has paved way for bigger and more innovative ships to homeport in Asia, thereby fuelling consumer demand for cruises in the region. Speaking about the Asian cruise market, Ratna Chadha, Chief Executive, TIRUN Travel Marketing, India Representative of Royal Caribbean International, said “In the past one year, Royal Caribbean International’s guest capacity in Asia has witnessed a threefold increase and our regional cruise offering has been augmented with the arrival of Mariner of the Seas® and Voyager of the Seas®. We are pleased to bring more opportunities for WOW! closer to home for our Indian guests”.
Mariner of the Seas® brings 15 decks of activity, first-at-sea innovations, luxurious staterooms, entertainment and dining options. In June the ship will offer a 3 and 4 night sailing from Singapore to Kuala Lumpur and Langkawi in Malaysia. Subsequently, it will move to China and offer a choice of 4/5/7 Night and longer North Asia sailings from Baoshan (Shanghai). Later in the year, Mariner of the Seas® will return to Singapore and offer a variety of exotic sailings till March next year, adding Penang to the list of the Malaysian destinations as well as Phuket, Thailand to her itineraries.
Mariner of the Seas® is bringing many unique experiences and innovations including:
Ice Skating Rink – An ice skating rink for guests that doubles as a sensational 900-seat venue for ice show productions with world-class figure skaters.
Eight Dining Venues including Main Dining Room with complimentary, multi-course dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. More complimentary options including Windjammer Café, Jade Sushi’s and Asian-fusion cuisine, Café Promenade for coffee and pastries/snacks, and 24-hour room service; Chops Grille Steakhouse and Giovanni's Table, where for a cover charge you can choose any items off the menu from appetizers to desserts.
Unparalleled sports facilities including a jogging and inline skating track, Royal Caribbean International’s signature rock-climbing wall, a mini golf course, a full size sports court with basketball court, three swimming pools and six whirlpools.
Adventure Ocean Youth Program - offers complimentary supervised activities for children of all ages including play areas, a diner, disco and video arcade just for kids.
Entertainment and Shopping - Broadway style entertainment in the main theatre which seats 1,362 guests, Complimentary ice-skating shows in Studio B. Vegas-style Casino Royale®, 15 bars, clubs and lounges, and more.
Shopping Spree- Variety of name-brand, duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade including jewellery, perfumes, apparel and shopping for teens and kids.
Range of Staterooms- From the Royal Suite to balcony staterooms, ocean view and the unique Promenade staterooms at price points to meet all budgets.
DreamWorks® Experience: Featuring spectacular shows, 3D screenings, parades, meet and greets and character dining opportunities, this entertainment extravaganza is all about holidaying with characters from Shrek®, Madagascar®, Kung Fu Panda® and more.
Barbie: The experience starts in your stateroom with a decorated vanity area and special Barbie package including a Barbie doll, three fashion accessories, blanket, pillowcase and toiletries. There are events throughout the cruise designed exclusively for children in the program that include a tea party, dance class, fashion design experience and fashion show.
Kids & Family: Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program, Royal Babies® and Royal Tots® programming featuring specially designed Fisher Price activities; Teen lounge areas and disco; Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures; Royal Babies & TotsSM Nursery
Mariner of the Seas® Asia Sailings:
5 Night Fukuoka & Jeju Cruise from Baoshan (Shanghai), China 20th August; Sep 2; Oct 15 2013
5 Night Best Of South Korea Cruise from Baoshan (Shanghai), China 2nd September, 2013
4 Night Mid - Autumn Festival Cruise from Baoshan (Shanghai), China 19th September, 2013
4 Night Best Of Malaysia Cruise from Singapore June 4th; 16th December, Jan 7, 16 & 29, 2013
5 Night Spice of South East Asia-Holiday Cruise from Singapore Nov 10; 23rd December; Jan 2; Feb 7, 2013
5 Night Phuket & Malaysia – ‘New Year’ Cruise from Singapore 28th December 2013
6 Night Spice Of Se Asia Cruise from Singapore 23rd January, 2014
4 Night Chinese New Year Cruise from Singapore 29th January, 2014
3 Night Valentine's Day Cruise Cruise from Singapore 12th February, 2014
5 Night Bangkok Cruise from Singapore 2nd March, 2014
With 21 innovative ships including the world's largest calling on more than 270 destinations in 77 countries across six continents, Royal Caribbean International brings the WOW this year. This conveys the feeling that guests experience either when one of their crew has done something to “Deliver the WOW” or the natural expression of guests when they walk into the Royal Promenade on Oasis or see an ice show or zip line or see their first Broadway show or experience the FlowRider®, or interact with one of the Dreamworks® characters.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSX: RCL) is a global cruise vacation company that owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisières de France, as well as TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture. Together, these six brands operate a combined total of 41 ships with three under construction.
TIRUN Travel Marketing is the exclusive India Representative for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. with a portfolio of 3 of its cruise brands including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. A leading travel marketing company, TIRUN Travel Marketing has been representing Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in the country since 1993 and continues to successfully undertake exclusive marketing and sales for the various brands while also providing operational support pan-India. Headquartered in New Delhi, the company has proprietary offices in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Chennai as well as representative presence in Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Recognized as India's premier cruise counsellors, in 2013, TIRUN Travel Marketing celebrates 20 years of its partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in India.
For more information or to book your cruise holiday, please contact TIRUN Travel Marketing, India Representative for Royal Caribbean International, at 011 4906 1000, e-mail:cruise@tirun.com or log onto www.tirun.com
Construction of new cruise terminals has paved way for bigger and more innovative ships to homeport in Asia, thereby fuelling consumer demand for cruises in the region. Speaking about the Asian cruise market, Ratna Chadha, Chief Executive, TIRUN Travel Marketing, India Representative of Royal Caribbean International, said “In the past one year, Royal Caribbean International’s guest capacity in Asia has witnessed a threefold increase and our regional cruise offering has been augmented with the arrival of Mariner of the Seas® and Voyager of the Seas®. We are pleased to bring more opportunities for WOW! closer to home for our Indian guests”.
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Mariner of the Seas® is bringing many unique experiences and innovations including:
Ice Skating Rink – An ice skating rink for guests that doubles as a sensational 900-seat venue for ice show productions with world-class figure skaters.
Eight Dining Venues including Main Dining Room with complimentary, multi-course dining for breakfast, lunch and dinner. More complimentary options including Windjammer Café, Jade Sushi’s and Asian-fusion cuisine, Café Promenade for coffee and pastries/snacks, and 24-hour room service; Chops Grille Steakhouse and Giovanni's Table, where for a cover charge you can choose any items off the menu from appetizers to desserts.
Unparalleled sports facilities including a jogging and inline skating track, Royal Caribbean International’s signature rock-climbing wall, a mini golf course, a full size sports court with basketball court, three swimming pools and six whirlpools.
Adventure Ocean Youth Program - offers complimentary supervised activities for children of all ages including play areas, a diner, disco and video arcade just for kids.
Entertainment and Shopping - Broadway style entertainment in the main theatre which seats 1,362 guests, Complimentary ice-skating shows in Studio B. Vegas-style Casino Royale®, 15 bars, clubs and lounges, and more.
Shopping Spree- Variety of name-brand, duty-free shopping on the Royal Promenade including jewellery, perfumes, apparel and shopping for teens and kids.
Range of Staterooms- From the Royal Suite to balcony staterooms, ocean view and the unique Promenade staterooms at price points to meet all budgets.
DreamWorks® Experience: Featuring spectacular shows, 3D screenings, parades, meet and greets and character dining opportunities, this entertainment extravaganza is all about holidaying with characters from Shrek®, Madagascar®, Kung Fu Panda® and more.
Barbie: The experience starts in your stateroom with a decorated vanity area and special Barbie package including a Barbie doll, three fashion accessories, blanket, pillowcase and toiletries. There are events throughout the cruise designed exclusively for children in the program that include a tea party, dance class, fashion design experience and fashion show.
Kids & Family: Complimentary Adventure Ocean® Youth Program, Royal Babies® and Royal Tots® programming featuring specially designed Fisher Price activities; Teen lounge areas and disco; Family-friendly activities including games, contests, enrichment classes and lectures; Royal Babies & TotsSM Nursery
Mariner of the Seas® Asia Sailings:
5 Night Fukuoka & Jeju Cruise from Baoshan (Shanghai), China 20th August; Sep 2; Oct 15 2013
5 Night Best Of South Korea Cruise from Baoshan (Shanghai), China 2nd September, 2013
4 Night Mid - Autumn Festival Cruise from Baoshan (Shanghai), China 19th September, 2013
4 Night Best Of Malaysia Cruise from Singapore June 4th; 16th December, Jan 7, 16 & 29, 2013
5 Night Spice of South East Asia-Holiday Cruise from Singapore Nov 10; 23rd December; Jan 2; Feb 7, 2013
5 Night Phuket & Malaysia – ‘New Year’ Cruise from Singapore 28th December 2013
6 Night Spice Of Se Asia Cruise from Singapore 23rd January, 2014
4 Night Chinese New Year Cruise from Singapore 29th January, 2014
3 Night Valentine's Day Cruise Cruise from Singapore 12th February, 2014
5 Night Bangkok Cruise from Singapore 2nd March, 2014
With 21 innovative ships including the world's largest calling on more than 270 destinations in 77 countries across six continents, Royal Caribbean International brings the WOW this year. This conveys the feeling that guests experience either when one of their crew has done something to “Deliver the WOW” or the natural expression of guests when they walk into the Royal Promenade on Oasis or see an ice show or zip line or see their first Broadway show or experience the FlowRider®, or interact with one of the Dreamworks® characters.
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (NYSE/OSX: RCL) is a global cruise vacation company that owns Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, Pullmantur, Azamara Club Cruises and CDF Croisières de France, as well as TUI Cruises through a 50 percent joint venture. Together, these six brands operate a combined total of 41 ships with three under construction.
TIRUN Travel Marketing is the exclusive India Representative for Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. with a portfolio of 3 of its cruise brands including Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Azamara Club Cruises. A leading travel marketing company, TIRUN Travel Marketing has been representing Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in the country since 1993 and continues to successfully undertake exclusive marketing and sales for the various brands while also providing operational support pan-India. Headquartered in New Delhi, the company has proprietary offices in Mumbai, Ahmedabad, Bangalore and Chennai as well as representative presence in Hyderabad and Kolkata.
Recognized as India's premier cruise counsellors, in 2013, TIRUN Travel Marketing celebrates 20 years of its partnership with Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. in India.
For more information or to book your cruise holiday, please contact TIRUN Travel Marketing, India Representative for Royal Caribbean International, at 011 4906 1000, e-mail:cruise@tirun.com or log onto www.tirun.com
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