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Pop Art Pool Deck On Mariner Of The Seas!
Hi Everyone,
I received this press release from Royal Caribbean and thought it would be of interest. If you have missed any of my news' postings, they are available on my web site. Best regards, Ray LIGHTHOUSE TRAVEL 800-719-9917 or 805-566-3905 http://www.lighthousetravel.com Royal Caribbean International And Romero Britto Prepare To Unveil Pop Art Pool Deck On Mariner Of The Seas Royal Caribbean Takes Delivery of Newest Voyager-Class Ship MIAMI, Oct. 29 Neo-pop art sensation Romero Britto has completed one of his most ambitious and colorful works to date -- the 25,000-square-foot pool deck of Royal Caribbean International's new Mariner of the Seas, which was delivered to the company today by the Kvaerner Masa-Yards in Turku, Finland. Royal Caribbean commissioned Britto to transform the main pool area into a one-of-a-kind art experience for its guests. "It's an incredible coup to have an artist of Romero Britto's caliber create what is essentially an outdoor art museum for our newest ship," said Jack Williams, president and COO for Royal Caribbean International. "Our goal always is to provide outstanding and unexpected experiences for guests, whether it is through innovative ships, exciting destinations, superior service, or, in this case, a unique and uplifting atmosphere." From "Absolut Britto" ads to Michael Jackson's latest album cover, Britto's work is a hot commodity, collected by connoisseurs from Arnold Schwarzenegger and Michael Jordan to Guggenheims, Rothschilds and Kennedys. His upbeat, colorful art hangs in more than 140 exclusive galleries around the world. The artist's work also has inspired clothing by designers from Nicole Miller to Enrico Coveri, as well as two fragrances, "Britto Man" and "Britto Woman." Britto calls his distinctive style "a celebration of the simple and good things in life," a theme that extends throughout Mariner of the Seas' entire $8.5 million collection by a variety of artists. Britto's whimsical figures and playful patterns adorn two levels around the main pool, including the deck and wading area, pool columns, wall panels, Jacuzzi and bandstand canopies, the Pool Bar and the Sky Bar. The vibrant focal point is a 10-foot aluminum sculpture of a surfer titled "All About Fun." Britto spent more than a year on the project, from initial concept through final construction. He traveled to Turku, Finland, where the ship was built, to hand-paint the pool deck pillars and oversee the installation of the components. His designs adorn a wide variety of materials, including metal sheets, rubber flooring, painted columns, canvas awnings and translucent plastic. A gallery adjacent to the main pool chronicles the creation of the Britto pool deck, featuring design sketches and photos at various phases of construction. One wall is a biography of Britto himself and his remarkable body of work. In addition, a video about the artist and the project will run in staterooms. For those who want to own a little bit of Britto, Mariner's gift shops will feature items such as beach towels and sun visors sporting the artist's distinctive designs. In addition, Britto's work will grace the cover of Royal Caribbean's in-stateroom magazine, Explore!, on all of the line's Caribbean- bound ships this winter. The new, 3,114-passenger Mariner of the Seas will be the fifth ship in the company's Voyager class and will be the largest ship to sail from Port Canaveral year-round. Mariner will be officially named on Nov. 14, 2003, by her godmother, Olympian and Paralympian Jean Driscoll. Mariner begins her regularly scheduled itineraries on Nov. 16, sailing alternating seven-night Eastern and Western Caribbean cruises. The Eastern Caribbean itinerary includes stops in Nassau, Bahamas; St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands; and Philipsburg, St. Maarten. The Western Caribbean sailings include port calls in Labadee, Hispanola; Ocho Rios, Jamaica; George Town, Grand Cayman; and Cozumel, Mexico. Pricing starts at $699 per person, double occupancy. Royal Caribbean International is a global cruise brand currently with 18 ships in service, with the introduction of Mariner of the Seas, and two more under construction or on firm order. The company also offers unique cruisetour vacations in Alaska, Canada and Europe. For additional information about the cruise line, please contact your travel professional. |
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