Language spoken on Asian Sectors

[tashoz]

Hi everyone,

 

We are looking at going on the mariner out of Shanghi that visits Vietnam, Singapore and Hong Kong and wondered what language would be spoken on the loud speaker and the newsletter.

 

Thanks :)

[Coralc]

Hi everyone,

 

We are looking at going on the mariner out of Shanghi that visits Vietnam, Singapore and Hong Kong and wondered what language would be spoken on the loud speaker and the newsletter.

 

Thanks :)

 

The loud speaker announcements will probably be in several languages, including English.

 

The compass may be printed in other languages, but if you are an English reader, they will leave your copy in English.

 

Is that your question? There is a stand near guest relations that has the newsletter printed in other languages if you'd like a different one, depending on the itinerary. :)

Edited April 18, 2014 by Coralc

[tashoz]

Thank you. We are English speaking and were wondering if it would be catered for us. Our friends said it would be 90% Chinese passengers and we may not understand what the staff were saying. I didn't think that would be so.

[Coralc]

That's an interesting question. Prior to past deployments, Royal Caribbean did bring onboard a lot more Asian crew and staff personnel to work with the personnel that were already onboard. They ones we met, all spoke English as a second language. I imagine it will be a different experience, but fun and exotic. :)

[tashoz]

Thanks Coral. :)

[Gil T. Azell]

Just be aware the ship itself is different. There are no bars on the Promenade; now there are only shops. Bars have been taken out, shops added, and the casino has expanded into new areas with tables and slots added. It's a much different ship than it was in the US. Many of the crew have very poor English so there will be some language barrier. If you are ok with being in the minority than you will have a great cruise. If this bothers you than you may not like it.

[timtam2]

I have done 3 Mariner Asia cruises - the last one being only a few weeks ago.

 

All 3 of my cruises commenced in Singapore - the main language was English, with announcements also being made in Mandarin.

 

for R/T cruises out of Shanghai, it may be the other way around, as Westerners will definitely be in the minority on those ones.

 

the newsletter is printed in as many languages as is deemed necessary - there will be no trouble receiving one in English.

 

This year, I found the Chinese crew quite proficient in English - much improved from last year.

 

yes, there are no bars in the Promenade now but there are still plenty of other ones around the ship and I guarantee you will not have trouble finding a spare seat.

 

If you go expecting it to be just like a US based cruise, you will probably be disappointed. But if you go with an open mind and be prepared to experience something different - you will have a wonderful time

[Oxo]

I have done 3 Mariner Asia cruises - the last one being only a few weeks ago.

 

All 3 of my cruises commenced in Singapore - the main language was English, with announcements also being made in Mandarin.

 

for R/T cruises out of Shanghai, it may be the other way around, as Westerners will definitely be in the minority on those ones.

 

the newsletter is printed in as many languages as is deemed necessary - there will be no trouble receiving one in English.

 

This year, I found the Chinese crew quite proficient in English - much improved from last year.

 

yes, there are no bars in the Promenade now but there are still plenty of other ones around the ship and I guarantee you will not have trouble finding a spare seat.

 

If you go expecting it to be just like a US based cruise, you will probably be disappointed. But if you go with an open mind and be prepared to experience something different - you will have a wonderful time

 

We were on the same cruise and like TimTam2 posted, it is a great cruise and there never was a language problem. It was a very great cruise in all aspects. You cannot loose.

[tashoz]

Thanks for your replies. I love this forum. I always get the answers to any questions I ask. :)

[tashoz]

Will the Trivia nights in the bars be in English?

 

 

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[franl24fan]

I watched the interview with Adam about the Quantum going over to China and one thing that was crystal clear was that any ship in the Asian market will cater to the huge demand for shopping, which explains why shops were added. One thing that I would not like, and therefore would not book on an Asian ship, is that he said the entertainment would be in Chinese (not sure which dialect). The dining experience will also be more Asian foods than the usual cruise ship, which explains why they have introduced that Dynamic Dining concept, which had a lot of Asian entrees. I know that for some folks these differences would be interesting and fun, and as long as you know what to expect it will be fine. I'd hate to be the uninformed cruiser who went to the show and couldn't understand a song :-).