We had travelled on cruise ship during the 90s, this Nov-2013 trip was our first with Royal Caribbean International. It was after almost 4 years, around Jun-2017, that this post was written. I could not recall a lot of details, but I do remember having lots of queries while preparing for this trip. So, here's a post to share my experience as a first-time cruiser with my favourite cruise liner.
SEP-2013
While shopping, came across the temporary sales booth set up by Royal Caribbean International. After gathered some information, we went home to do some quick research and invited my mum and brother along. The following day, we went to the sales booth to purchase our first cruise trip on Mariner of the Seas, 5 Night Spice of South-East Asia Cruise! After made a full payment with my HSBC credit card, we were entitled to redeem a free 26" hard case luggage☺. Being the ever prudent traveller, I had also added travel insurance for this trip.
Cost Breakdown for 4 in a Room
Superior ocean view stateroom with balcony S$3,072.12
Taxes/fees/port expenses S$344.20
Prepaid gratuities S$293.68
Travel insurance S$108.00
Total：S$3,818 (@ S$954.50)
OCT-2013
Email 1
Attached with a set of Guest Ticket Booklet and inform to complete online check-in no less than 4 days prior to sailing. This 13-pages Guest Ticket Booklet explained pretty clearly on what to know/to do to get the most out of the cruise experience. Here are some important points to note.
- To check all travellers' name (as per passport)
- To verify the cruise details (ship name, travel date, ports-of-call)
- Find out how to get to Pier Terminal
- Print out the Luggage Tag if there were luggage to check-in
Email 2
Attached with a copy of Invoice for our reference
NOV-2013
Email 3
Reminder to print SetSail Pass and to go online to check out shore excursions, etc
Trip Journal
Day 1 - Embarkation, Set Sail
Day 2 - Malaysia, Port Klang
Day 3 - Malaysia, Penang
Day 4 - Thailand, Phuket
Day 5 - Cruising
Day 6 - Disembarkation
Attached with a copy of Invoice for our reference
NOV-2013
Email 3
Reminder to print SetSail Pass and to go online to check out shore excursions, etc
Trip Journal
Day 1 - Embarkation, Set Sail
Day 2 - Malaysia, Port Klang
Day 3 - Malaysia, Penang
Day 4 - Thailand, Phuket
Day 5 - Cruising
Day 6 - Disembarkation
OTHERS
Basic Facts (read Fact Sheet)
First voyage: 16-11-2003
Gross tonnage: 138,279
No of decks: 15
Total staterooms: 1,557
Maximum capacity: 4,992 (Guests 3,807 + Crew 1,185)
List of Dining Venues (read Dining Venues)
Note:
Above information may be different in current days
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