by Ana Figueroa
Last updated: 12:22 PM ET, Thu June 21, 2018
Royal Caribbean International'sMariner of the Seas arrived at its new home.
Sporting some $120 million in new attractions, restaurants, staterooms, and entertainment, the ship arrived at PortMiami today and will sail four-night weekday and three-night weekend cruises from Miami to The Bahamas.
The line is hoping to appeal to millennials with the shorter itineraries and action-packed offerings. New onboard experiences include Sky Pad, a gravity-defying bungee trampoline augmented with virtual reality. Also new is The Perfect Storm, a pair of three-story-high racer waterslides called Cyclone and Typhoon. There's also a new glow-in-the-dark laser tag game called Battle for Planet Z.
The line's signature FlowRider surf simulator will also take center stage.
New food and dining venues include the Bamboo Room, a Polynesian-style venue featuring craft cocktails. Playmakers Sports Bar & Arcade features more than 25 TV screens. Jamie's Italian offers handmade Italian fare by Britain's Jamie Oliver. While Izumi Hibachi and Sushi offers Asian-inspired dining.
"Millennials want more frequent and shorter vacations that offer as much of that exhilarating adventure they seek. We've answered that call by investing $120 million in Mariner of the Seas and bringing her to Miami to sail 3- and 4-night cruises," said Michael Bayley, president and CEO, Royal Caribbean International. "With the combination of more thrills than you can count and visits to tropical destinations, Mariner is changing the game and taking the short getaway experience to a whole new level."
Mariner of the Seas' first sailing departs Monday, June 25, on a four-night cruise to The Bahamas. The ship's itineraries will call at Nassau and CocoCay. As of 2019, Mariner will sail to the new Perfect Day at CocoCay, part of the line's newly-announced collection of private island experiences.
The reimagination of Mariner of the Seas is part of the $900 million Royal Amplified program taking place over four years.
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