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Asia's cosplay festival back on Mariner of the Seas

Asia's cosplay festival back on Mariner of the Seas
Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas will be transformed into a world of cosplay fantasy once again next February, when it plays host to Asia’s biggest cosplay festival at sea for the second time.

COSFEST SEA: Beyond The Great Horizons, organised by The Singapore Cosplay Club in collaboration with the cruise brand, will be on a 3-night weekend cruise from Singapore to Penang from February 17 to 20.
 
Stephanie Loh, president of The Singapore Cosplay Club said, 'Everyone including young kids and their parents is invited to indulge in a moment of fantasy onboard. We want to make cosplay enjoyable for everyone.'
 
The highlight of the theme cruise will feature contestants from eight countries and territories such as China, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, The Philippines and Thailand all vying for the top spot. For the first time as well, there will be guest contestants from the US.
Stephanie Snowheart (left) and Takahan (right), Producers of COSFEST SEA dressing up as Wonder Woman and Batman.

Other activities include the ‘Movie Costume Museum’ which will show a display of costumes from many movie and animation titles and have costumes for guests to dress up their children for photo taking; the ‘Cosplay Parade’ along the Royal Promenade which will be filled with cosplayers dressed up as popular Anime characters; and the ‘Cosplay Treasure Hunt’ for participants to accomplish as many missions as possible onboard. Guests onboard will have the chance to meet some of their favourite movie characters.