Amid Controversy Royal Caribbean announces the first MaryJane Lounges at Sea

Kuki · #1 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2011, 10:36 AM

Royal Caribbean announced today, amid much controvery, that effective by week's end, MaryJane Lounges will be opened on all ships in the fleet.

Though critics are questioning the legality of such a move, and condeming the possible consequences, Royal Carnibbean has been advised by their legal department, that allowing the sale of consumption of marijuana when the ship is in international waters, is legal, and will greatly enhance their guest experience.

Though, the experiment will be monitored closely to track the affect the opening of the Mary Jane Lounges will have on their food budgets.

Full details may be read at www.aprilfoolsday.com/rci

Mike M · #2 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2011, 11:14 AM

Was it mentioned if you could buy the marijuana in the lounge or is it BYOP (Bring Your Own Pot)?

Also will they have a variety of blends and varieties? I imagine there will be a huge price difference between Jamaican Red and Royal Caribbean's own "Ditch Weed of the Seas."

I know it's going to be a huge revenue generator. It may even surpass the photo department.

Take care,
Mike (Who really has the munchies)

Donna · #3 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2011, 09:23 PM

OMG, you had me going there for a minute :-)

Hope you are all having a good April Fools Day!

Manuel · #4 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2011, 09:28 PM

I did think that this was a fact, until I realized that today was april 1st....

TM

AF1 · #5 (**permalink**) April 1st, 2011, 09:30 PM

You had me going. Happy April 1st.

Goteki45 · #6 (**permalink**) May 30th, 2011, 04:06 PM

I realize Royal Caribbean wants to reach a new segment of potential cruisers, but does this make any sense? RCCL has the reputation of being upscale compared to Carnival, yet they are going to do what many would expect a "fun"ship to have.

jacdenv24 · #7 (**permalink**) May 30th, 2011, 04:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Goteki45

I realize Royal Caribbean wants to reach a new segment of potential cruisers, but does this make any sense? RCCL has the reputation of being upscale compared to Carnival, yet they are going to do what many would expect a "fun"ship to have.

Ummm.....it was an April Fools post.

Hellooo?

SunEBeach · #8 (**permalink**) July 22nd, 2011, 07:17 PM

too funny

johnthed0g · #9 (**permalink**) July 22nd, 2011, 07:49 PM

I thought, ''Friends of Dorothy'' ''bill whatever'' who the **** is Mary Jane??

Donna · #10 (**permalink**) July 22nd, 2011, 08:12 PM

Hey Guys,
Look at the date of the origional post, April 1st....

johnthed0g · #11 (**permalink**) July 23rd, 2011, 07:52 AM

Yes I know....still wondered if the Mary Jane area was a pseudonym for a minority group!!

Donna · #12 (**permalink**) July 23rd, 2011, 05:04 PM

Nope, no such group that I am aware of...

johnthed0g · #13 (**permalink**) July 23rd, 2011, 05:30 PM

Yes.....MJ MariJuana

Manuel · #14 (**permalink**) July 23rd, 2011, 07:18 PM

The Mary Jane bit was a joke, but if they did have MJ lounges, they would be a hit.

TM

HawkeyeFLA · #15 (**permalink**) July 25th, 2011, 05:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Manuel

The Mary Jane bit was a joke, but if they did have MJ lounges, they would be a hit.

TM

*bada bum bum ching*