Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas promises fun and relaxing activities for everyone
Celebrate Christmas this year on board Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas with ASA Holidays’ exclusive 6D5N Spice of Southeast Asia Cruise package that sets sail on Dec 24.
In addition to having an un-un-unbelievable time sailing with Mediacorp artiste, Chen Tian Wen, another cruise highlight is the exclusive DreamWorks Experience.
Guests of all ages can interact with DreamWorks characters like Shrek and Fiona of Shrek, Alex the Lion of Madagascar and Po of Kung Fu Panda.
On sailing day, you can even catch an exclusive DreamWorks parade taking place on the ship’s main shopping street, the Royal Promenade. Those staying in the Promenade Stateroom will be able to view the parade from their room.
Good mix of destinations
Apart from exciting on-board activities, the cruise itinerary also offers a wonderful mix of major cities and laid-back towns among the Mariner of the Seas’ ports of call.
Christmas Day will see the ship docking at Port Klang near Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, where kids will also have a chance to meet and take photos with Santa Claus on-board.
On Boxing Day, let your imagination soar with the many magical myths and legends surrounding the 99 islands of Langkawi.
Replete with ancient geological wonders like mysterious caves and mist-shrouded mountains, Langkawi is a nature lover’s tropical paradise.
The cruise’s final stop will be at Phuket, Thailand on Dec 27, where you can look forward to the island’s white powdery beaches, tranquil broad bays and limestone cliffs.
As you sail back to Singapore, don’t miss the breath-taking ice-skating performance “Ice Under the Big Top”, a stunning show put up by professional skaters from different parts of the world.
Endless activities on offer
On-board, the Mariner of the Seas has something for everyone.
The 15-deck, 3,807-guest Mariner of the Seas is the largest and most exciting ship based in Southeast Asia, with a wide range of innovative activities and entertainment facilities, such as the Royal Promenade — a boulevard of duty-free shops — an ice-skating rink, a full-sized sports court, an in-line skating track and a rock-climbing wall.
In addition, there are also a three-tier theatre, themed bars and lounges, and a nightclub.
Feeling peckish? There are also numerous dining options on board, including the three-tier main dining room, buffet restaurant and specialty restaurants, namely Steakhouse Chop Grille and the rustic-style Italian restaurant, Giovanni’s Table.
Accomodation-wise, vacationers have a wide range of choices including luxurious suites and the unique staterooms.
For those unable to go for the Christmas Eve sailing, there will also be a special Chinese New Year sailing date
on Feb 9, 2016.
Brand new cruise ships
Keen to set sail on a brand new cruise ship? Royal Caribbean International will debut the Harmony of the Seas, said to be the world’s largest cruise ship, in May 2016. It will be the first to feature the longest slide at sea, Ultimate Abyss, a ten-storey heart-pounding plunge on a re-imagined sports deck.
Harmony of the Seas will also be the first in a new generation of Oasis class ships where groundbreaking architectural innovations are combined with break-through technologies.
New innovative features include the Bionic Bar dancing robot bartenders; virtual balconies that offer real-time views of the ocean; and Voom, the fastest Internet network at sea found exclusively on Royal Caribbean ships.
The ship’s debut sailings will showcase Europe’s most popular cruise destinations on seven-night Western Mediterranean itineraries calling on Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca, Spain; Provence, France; Florence or Pisa, Rome and Naples, Italy.
Catering to every craving, Harmony of the Seas will offer dining options, including new specialty restaurants Izumi Hibachi & Sushi, Sabor Taqueria and Tequila Bar.
Brought to you by ASA Holidays. Exclusive tour programmes, which include cruising on Harmony of the Seas, will be launched in October. For more information, visit asaholiday.com or call 6303 5303.
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