2016 started well.
I've never been on a cruise, only had experience on a boat once, which was NOT GOOD.
PREMIUM TRAVEL was invited to the Familiarization Trip for Mariner of the Seas, at first it was only my Editor in Chief, however later on he asked me to send my details as well.
So, Mariner of the Seas, here I am.
THANKYOUUUUU ♡ Royal Caribbean International for the arrangement and HWAJING TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD for the invitation!
Maiden Voyage of Mariner of the Seas was on 16 November 2003
138,279 GRT. 1,020 FEET LONG. 157.5 FEET WIDE. 29 FEET DRAFT. 22 KNOTS CRUISING SPEED. 14 GUEST DECKS. 15 TOTAL DECKS. 16 PASSENGER ELEVATORS. 4 BOW THRUSTERS. 3 PROPELLERS. 4 STABILIZERS. 3,114 GUESTS with DOUBLE OCCUPANCY. 3,807 GUESTS IN TOTAL. 1,185 INTERNATIONAL CREW.
Besides that, Mariner of the Seas has other amenities such as Vitality Spa & Fitness Center, Beauty Salon, Solarium, Pools, Whirlpools, Sports Court, Rock-Climbing Wall, Miniature Golf Course, Golf Simulator, Ice Skating Rink, In-line Skating Track, Jogging Path, Outdoor Movie Screen, Video Arcade, Peek-a-Boo Bridge Boutiques, Art & Photo Gallery, Medical Center, Royal Caribbean Online Internet Center, Michael Kors Boutique, Coach Store, IWC Boutique, Logo and Destination Store, General Store......
TELL ME. #6D5N WHERE GOT ENOUGH!
Mariner of the Seas is a ship built for ADVENTURE, RELAXATION, and EVERYTHING in between, there's now even more to enjoy onboard including NEW SHOPPING EXPERIENCES and a REVITALIZED Casino Royale!
SIGNATURE FAVORITES are still onboard. Climb a ROCK WALL that overlooks the sea, or challenge yourself on the BASKETBALL COURT, ICE-SKATING RINK or MINI-GOLF COURSE.
Liven up your nights on the Royal Promenade, with PARADES, DANCING, and now more DUTY-FREE SHOPPING DEALS.
Basically for Cruise Vacation like this, you don't need to bring any cash onboard. Actually I didn't even though the other Members of the Media did brought some USD for Emergency Purposes. However I brought Thai Baht to use at Phuket. Lololololol
AS A MATTER OF FACT. Mariner of the Seas used to depart at the Port of Singapore, but thanks to HWAJING TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD, they successfully made it at Port Klang, Selangor! So we don't have to travel all the way to Singapore for Mariner of the Seas, and if the demand from Malaysia increases, other cruises might have their Departure and Arrival at Port Klang too!
Familiarization Trip for Mariner of the Seas consists of Members of the Media from China Press, Jasmine Magazine, Leisure Travel, Malaysiakini, SME CONNECT, The Rakyat Post, Traveller's Digest of Malaysia and www.cari.com.my.
We stayed in Promenade Stateroom, bowed windows with a view of the Royal Promenade, 2 twin beds that convert to a Royal King, measuring 72.5 inches wide by 82 inches long, sitting area with sofa, vanity area, closed-circuit, flat panel LED televisions, electric mini-bar, hair dryers, individually controlled air-conditioning and a private bathroom.
Grilled New York Strip Steak: BEST STEAK I'VE EVER HAD and I'M NOT EVEN EXAGGERATING.
Johnny Rockets
Lunch at Windjammer Café. Anyone?
Main Dining Room where we had our dinner every night and it reminds me of 1st Class Dining Saloon in RMS Titanic.
ROCK CLIMBING. I didn't managed to reach the top and ring the bell. Perhaps my hands and legs are too short. Maybe is because I used the tougher way on my first trial. However it's a good try indeed!
I am missing Mariner of the Seas right now.
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