This is Royal Caribbean’s own preview video from 2018, back when Mariner of the Seas was getting a huge modernization before moving from Asia back to the US for short Caribbean and Bahamas getaways. The Royal Caribbean team walks through what was being added, from new bars and restaurants to new things to do on the outer decks.
Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas Makeover Preview
Mariner of the Seas makeover preview from Royal Caribbean: the Bamboo Room, Playmakers, Jamie's Italian, new water slides, Sky Pad and laser tag.
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Key Takeaways
- Mariner of the Seas was getting a massive revitalization to modernize her for short cruises.
- The plan was weekend cruises of three days or a little longer at four days, and Royal Caribbean’s description says these are Bahamas cruises.
- Bolero’s, the Latin lounge, was being elevated, and the Bamboo Room was new: a craft cocktail bar meets tiki lounge.
- Playmakers was coming onboard as a sports bar and arcade, so the whole family can watch the game and play games together.
- Dining included Chops Grille, plus Jamie’s Italian and Starbucks were being added.
- The rock climbing wall and FlowRider stayed, with the pools rethought and water slides added on the outer decks.
- Sky Pad was new: a bungee trampoline experience wrapped in a virtual reality world.
- There was also a new glow in the dark laser tag experience.
Good to Know
This video is a preview from Royal Caribbean released in June 2018, so it shows what was planned for the makeover rather than a walk through of the finished ship. The team was clearly aiming these short getaways at younger cruisers and first timers looking for more to do on a quick trip.
If you’re thinking about a three or four night cruise, this gives you a good idea of what Royal Caribbean wanted Mariner to be: a modern ship packed with bars, food and activities, not just a quick ride to the islands.