2 min readNew DelhiMay 9, 2013 11:52 AM IST
First published on: May 9, 2013 at 11:52 AM IST
Tirun Travel Marketing,India’s representative of Royal Caribbean Cruises,has confirmed that plans are underway to welcome Mariner of the Seas,one of the largest ship to be based in Asia.
At 138,000 gross registered tons GRT and stretching more than a thousand feet in length,the ship can carry 3,114 guests on double occupancy and will become the biggest Royal Caribbean International cruise ship to call on Goa and Kochi on May 24 and 26 respectively.
Construction of new cruise terminals has paved way for bigger and more innovative ships to home-port in Asia thereby fuelling consumer demand for cruises in the region.
Speaking about the Asian cruise market,Ratna Chadha,Chief Executive,Tirun Travel Marketing,said: ”In the past one year,Royal Caribbean Internationals guest capacity in Asia has witnessed a three-fold increase and our regional cruise offering has been augmented with two Voyager Class ships. We are pleased to bring more opportunities for Indian travellers.”
Mariner of the Seas brings 15 decks of activities,first-at-sea innovations,luxurious staterooms,entertainment and dining options.
Initially,the ship will offer three to five-night cruises from Singapore to Penang,Langkawi and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia,and Phuket in Thailand in June.
Subsequently,it will move to China and offer a choice of 4/5/7 night and longer north Asian sailings from Baoshan Shanghai.
Later in the year,Mariner will return to Singapore and offer a variety of sailings till March next year.
Mariner of the Seas includes an ice skating rink,eight dining venues and sports facilities,including a jogging and inline skating track,rock-climbing wall,a mini golf course,a full-sized sports court with basketball court,three swimming pools and six whirlpools.
A Broadway-style entertainment in the main theatre,which seats 1,362 guests,Vegas-style Casino Royale,and a variety of duty-free shopping are also other attractions for travellers.
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