Captain Flemming Nielsen of Mariner of the Seas presenting a plaque to LT. Sutthinan Hatthawong, Managing Director of Laem Chabang Port.
BANGKOK – Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas, the largest cruise ship based in Asia, visited the port of Laem Chabang in Thailand for the first time. The 138,279 gross registered ton ship has arrived with more than 3,000 international guests onboard for an overnight stay and will depart tomorrow, February 18. She is on a 7-night cruise from Singapore which will also call at Ho Chi Minh City (Phu My). Traditional plaque exchanges were conducted between LT. Sutthinan Hatthawong, Managing Director of Laem Chabang Port and Captain Flemming Nielsen of Mariner of the Seas onboard to commemorate the ship’s maiden call in Laem Chabang.
Jennifer Yap, Managing Director, Singapore and Southeast Asia of Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. said, “Mariner of the Seas has been attracting thousands of guests to its Asian cruises, with its innovative Voyager Class features such as the Royal Promenade and ice skating rink. We hope to bring our cruisers to more ports in Thailand in the future when there is adequate infrastructure ready to accommodate large ships.”
Mariner of the Seas has been calling at a variety of regional ports such as Kuala Lumpur (Port Klang), Langkawi, Penang and Phuket during her current Singapore season which features itineraries of three nights and above. The 15 passenger-deck, 3,807-guest Mariner of the Seas offers cruisers the renowned Voyager Class activities and entertainment such as the ice-skating rink, Royal Promenade, a boulevard of shops and cafes, full-sized sports court, in-line skating track, rock-climbing wall and mini-golf course. In addition, there is a three-tier theatre, themed bars and lounges as well as a mezzanine split level nightclub.
Mariner of the Seas also features the unique DreamWorks Animation entertainment programme. Guests of all ages can interact with ‘celebrity’ characters like Shrek and Fiona of “Shrek”, Alex of “Madagascar” and Po of “Kung Fu Panda” during parades in the Royal Promenade, character breakfasts in the main dining room and photo opportunities.
There are numerous dining options onboard including the Main Dining Room and buffet restaurant, and specialty restaurants namely Chops Grille Steakhouse, the rustic-style Italian restaurant Giovanni’s Table and Johnny Rockets 50s’ style American diner. As for accommodation, the choice ranges from the luxurious Royal Suites to the unique Promenade staterooms with views overlooking the Royal Promenade.
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