MIAMI, June 21, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Coinciding
with the first day of summer, Royal Caribbean International's
much-hyped Mariner of the Seas sailed into its new home at
PortMiami today amped up with $120
million of new thrills, restaurants, staterooms and
entertainment. Short getaways are forever changed with
Mariner's highly anticipated 4-night weekday and 3-night
weekend cruises from Miami to The
Bahamas. Giving millennial
travelers more ways to play, the ship's short itineraries pack more
adventure than ever with Sky Pad, a virtual reality, bungee
trampoline experience; the cruise line's first Polynesian-inspired,
tiki-chic bar, The Bamboo Room; glow-in-the-dark laser tag,
racer waterslides and more.
The young and young at heart are invited to ditch the expected
road trip for a short and action-packed cruise vacation on board
Mariner of the Seas, where the thrills come alive from day
to night.
New Ways to Play
- Sky Pad – The gravity-defying bungee trampoline
experience amped up with virtual reality
- The Perfect Storm – A thrilling pair of three-story-high
racer waterslides called Cyclone and Typhoon
- Laser Tag: Battle for Planet Z – An epic
glow-in-the-dark battle for the last planet in the galaxy
- Escape Room: The Observatorium – Royal Caribbean's newest escape room challenge
- FlowRider – The cruise line's signature 40-foot-long
surf simulator, perfect for hanging ten
New Ways to Dine and Drink
- The Bamboo Room – A laidback Polynesian watering hole
with a throwback vibe and kitschy-cool craft cocktails like the
Island Old Fashioned and Tiki Tea –
the first in Royal Caribbean's fleet
- Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade – For fans watching
their home team on one of more than 25 TV screens, making their own
legendary plays at the arcade, or refueling on game-day
favorites
- Jamie's Italian – Serving fresh, handmade and rustic
Italian fare by Chef Jamie Oliver,
one of Britain's most famous food
exports
- Izumi Hibachi and Sushi – Asian-inspired dining
featuring hibachi, sushi and sashimi and more – made to order with
authentic flavors, the freshest ingredients and impeccable
presentation
"Millennials want more frequent and shorter vacations that offer
as much of that exhilarating adventure they seek. We've answered
that call by investing $120 million
in Mariner of the Seas and bringing her to Miami to sail 3- and 4-night cruises," said
Michael Bayley, President and CEO,
Royal Caribbean International. "With the combination of more
thrills than you can count and visits to tropical destinations,
Mariner is changing the game and taking the short getaway
experience to a whole new level."
Mariner of the Seas will welcome guests for the first
time on Monday, June 25, as it sets
sail on a 4-night cruise to The Bahamas. The newly reimagined ship will
continue to offer 4-night weekday and 3-night weekend itineraries
from Miami, with visits to
Nassau and CocoCay. Beginning
May 2019, Mariner will sail to
the new Perfect Day at CocoCay, the first destination in Royal
Caribbean's recently announced collection of private island
experiences around the world.
Along with the recently amplified Independence of the
Seas, Mariner of the Seas is part of Royal Caribbean's
$900 million commitment to reimagine
its fleet through a new effort called Royal Amplified. The program
spans 10 ships in four years and will touch every facet of the
guest experience. Introducing a wide range of bold, new features
and experiences – from experiential dining and nightlife concepts,
and first-of-its-kind attractions – Royal Amplified reflects the
company's passion for innovation, relentless attention to detail
and commitment to delivering the best vacation.
Royal Caribbean International is an award-winning global cruise
brand with a 49-year legacy of innovation and introducing industry
"firsts" never before seen at sea. The cruise line features an
expansive and unmatched array of features and amenities only found
on Royal Caribbean, including jaw-dropping, Broadway-style
entertainment and industry-acclaimed programming that appeals to
families and adventurous vacationers alike. On board, guests are
catered to with the cruise line's world-renowned friendly and
engaging service by every staff and crew member. Royal Caribbean has been voted "Best Cruise Line
Overall" for 15 consecutive years in the Travel Weekly
Readers Choice Awards.
The cruise line sails 25 of the world's most innovative cruise
ships to the most popular destinations in Bermuda and the Caribbean, Europe, Canada and New England, Alaska, South
America, Asia, and
Australia and New Zealand. Media can stay up-to-date by
following @RoyalCaribPR on Twitter, and visiting
RoyalCaribbeanPressCenter.com. For additional information or to
make reservations, vacationers should call their travel agent;
visit RoyalCaribbean.com; or call (800) ROYAL-CARIBBEAN.
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