Cruising Together... The Royal Caribbean Asian Cruise

The Royal Caribbean International is one of the best known cruise ships around the world that offers a special vacation experience for couples, families and retired folks alike! They have over 16 destinations to choose from including Alaska, Bahamas, Bermuda, Caribbean, Europe etc.

Last December we chose to try out the Asian Destination 4D3N weeked trip from Singapore - -Malaysia - Singapore via the world class Mariner of the Seas ship.

We arrived at the boarding gates of the Royal Caribbean around lunch time along with 2,000 other guests. (Mariner of the Seas can accommodate up to 3,100 passengers aboard the ship). 

We soon arrived at our rooms, with the breathtaking view of the ocean! Below is a photo of the balcony stateroom. There are also options to have a room with no balcony in case you have a fear of open water.

The great thing about this particular cruise is... You dont even notice you're on a moving ship! Unlike the Star Cruises (which I took a couple of years ago). This is perfect for those who are anemic or easily dizzy. 

There are so many things you can do in this ship! Activities that cater to both the young and mature alike can be found in every corner. There are indoor and outdoor pools, basketball court, outdoor golf, rock climbing, gym, arcade room, board games room, ice rink, casino and many more!

The main area for shopping and casual dining is the promenade, where designer brands such as Michael Kors, Gucci and Ray Ban are located. There is also a quaint cafe located at the side for some light snacks (pizza, cookies, pasta etc)

We were able to try out the rock climbing located outside of the south side of the ship. It was around 3 to 4 storeys high (which is not bad to have in a moving ship!) All activities in the ship is unlimited, so you can do them over and over again!

Complimentary breakfast, lunch and dinner are served in the main dining room which has a great panoramic view of the sea, thanks to the amazing ceiling to floor windows.

All day snacks are also being served at the kiosks beside the pool area. Our personal favorite is the hotdog and soft served ice cream stand!

View of the pool deck area from above. We are actually standing on the runners path that goes all around the ship.

During the last night of the cruise, you are treated to a world class multi-course cuisine dining experience at the main dining room. 

Must try dishes of the evening included: escargot buorguignonne (baked escargot with garlic butter), royal shrimp cocktail, roasted rack of lamb and last but not the least, steak!

The food, ambiance and service was 5 out of 5! We were so pleased with our whole cruise experience including our shore excursion in Malaysia (where we were able to check the Petronas tower and other must see sites within the 5 hours)