Photo Tour of the Marina - December 2013

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Photo Tour of the Marina - December 2013

 

We recently spent 18 wonderful days aboard the Marina, sailing from Valparaiso, Chile to Tahiti.

It was an amazing cruise. Our last cruise was on the Riviera, so the ship was not unfamiliar to us.

 

At the risk of redundancy, I'd like to post a Photo Tour of the Marina.

 

(I did the same for the Rivera: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1825272 )

 

The Marina has its own class and elegance and deserves a showboard of her beautiful attributes.

 

I have been asked to show specific locations and have tried to include a good overall sense of this fine ship.

For my cruising buddies who neglected to take pictures, you may share this album to show your jealous friends what a beautiful ship you sailed on. :p

 

Now, let's see the Marina.

 

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We were in a Concierge Cabin midship on Deck 9. This has proven to be our favorite location.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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We are always asked to take plenty of bathroom pictures. The size and layout is perfect.

 

 



 



 

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The Concierge Lounge is right down the hall, and we used it for snacks often. If you ever wondered why there was never a full tray of those shell-shaped cakes... I am responsible. What are they called? :confused:

 

 

Also, the Laundry was a short ways forward from our cabin. Bring a Kindle and a glass of wine...

 

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Let's start walking around.. most areas presented without comment. The beauty stands on its own merit.

 

The Elevators...

 

 

 

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The Atrium and Main Reception area...

 

 

 

 

It just begs for a photo shoot. :cool:

 

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In the interest of full disclosure, even the Public Restroom deserves a mention.

 

 

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Martinis Lounge... great for an evening nightcap.

 

 

 

 

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The Grand Bar

 

 

 

A popular pre-dinner meeting place

 

 

 

Mid way down, it leads to the Casino Bar

 

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The Grand Dining Room sits at the end of this beautiful hallway. Our many days at sea with late sunsets made for bright dinners in the GDR.

 

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Casino

 

 

 

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The Casino Bar

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks for the photos Ron. We are on the Marina in a concierge level cabin on deck 9 as well. The pics are great!!

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Let's move topside to Deck 12... and peek at La Reserve

 

 

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The Terrace Cafe was a frequent haunt for lunch, and a surprising delight for dinner.

 

 

 

This may be our favorite spot in the world...

 

 

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The Pool Deck... gorgeous both day and night.

 

 

 

 

 

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The silent task of scrubbing the deck and closing the pool...a nightly ritual.

 

 

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Deck 12 is the home of Waves Bar and Waves Grill...where, after 18 days.. "everybody knows your name...and what you like to drink." :o

 

Waves Bar

 

 

 

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Waves Grill and Ice Cream Bar

 

 

 

 

It only took a few days, but I taught the boys and girls at the Ice Cream Bar how to make an authentic black-and-white malted, NY style. :cool:

 

 

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Forward of the Pool is the Culinary Center, the Artist Loft and Deck 12 Suites...

 

Culinary

 

 

 

Artist Loft

 

 

Deck 12 Suites

 

 

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The quality of art in general around the ship is amazing...rarely is a blank space left unadorned.

 

 

 

 

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Topside on Deck 14...Baristas, the walking track and the Spa..as well as a few 'relaxation' areas.

 

 

 

 

Relaxation

 

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The Spa

 

 

 

You can see the key-card access lock on the door to the Spa terrace.

 

 

We enjoyed this area often on sea days... the Concierge Cabin is worth it alone for us to have this perk... beds and two hot tubs.

 

 

The Men's Changing room...