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Royal Caribbean’s Reimagined Mariner of the Seas Arrives in Miami

ByScott Sanfilippo

06/21/2018

After undergoing a $120-million makeover, Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas arrived at her new homeport, PortMiami, this morning.  From here, she will sail 4-night weekday and 3-night weekend cruises to the Bahamas.

The reimagined Mariner of the Seas sails into her new homeport, Port Miami. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean
The reimagined Mariner of the Seas sails into her new homeport, Port Miami. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean

Cruisers looking to take a short cruise can experience new ways to play onboard Mariner of the Seas including:

  • Sky Pad – The gravity-defying bungee virtual reality trampoline experience
  • The Perfect Storm – A pair of three-story-high racer waterslides called Cyclone and Typhoon
  • Laser Tag: Battle for Planet Z – A 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
Sky Pad on the reimagined Mariner of the Seas. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean
Sky Pad on the reimagined Mariner of the Seas. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean
Perfect Storm, Sky Pad and Flowrider are among the new adventure thrills on the reimagined Mariner of the Seas. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean
Perfect Storm, Sky Pad and Flowrider are among the new adventure thrills on the reimagined Mariner of the Seas. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean

But the fun doesn’t stop there!  New food and drink outlets have made their debut, including:

  • 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
A first in Royal Caribbean's fleet, The Bamboo Room is a laid back Polynesian watering hole on the new reimagined Mariner of the Seas. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean
A first in Royal Caribbean’s fleet, The Bamboo Room is a laid back Polynesian watering hole on the new reimagined Mariner of the Seas. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean
Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade is the go-to spot for live sporting events on the new amped up Mariner of the Seas. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean
Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade is the go-to spot for live sporting events on the new amped-up Mariner of the Seas. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean

The process of reimagining Mariner of the Seas took 30 days and plenty of hard work.  Watch the short video below to see what it takes to put the ship into drydock and add the “amped up” additions to the vessel.

 

Putting the final touches on the reimagined Mariner of the Seas. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean
Putting the final touches on the reimagined Mariner of the Seas. Photo credit: Royal Caribbean

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.

 

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