Caribbean - Southern Cruise Reviews

Would love to go back to Curacao and Aruba! They are wonderful ports of call, but only with private tours through the local operators we found. We snorkeled, just the two of us with our captain of our own private boat and witnessed the cruise guests we were sailing with on boats with 60+ people. We went to some of the same attractions as the masses from the ship but it was times right so that when we were arriving or departing we were avoiding buses that were carrying hundreds of people. Doing it our way, Curacao and Aruba was amazing. Grand Cayman is also a wonderful port of call if you have never been there before.

everyone is nice. Should not have to try to get A.C. for the room..Shows are too late. Private island Haiti is nice, but the local are way too pushy...Royal should do something about that.

Great week away.. Happy to finally be cruisin again.. Hope staffing improves

We will definitely travel with Royal Caribbean again

The biggest issue we had with this cruise was there was little to no air conditioning on the ship.

The people and staff on the ship is what made it better. But the fact that my back was in so much pain from those beds was bad

I have been on other cruises but this was the best one yet. I was hesitant at first due to COVID however, the meticulous and purposful intentions of the crew to keep us all safe could not be missed. All attention was given to our safety and I appreciated that very much. The ship is just something everyone needs to experience themsleves; just fantastic!!!..So much to do onboard and so little time.. truly a great experience and cannot wait to do it again.

I liked this cruise because you had a lot of relaxing days and a few ports but not a lot to do in those islands which forced me just to relax. The ship was ok not glamourous by any means. We chose to go when school was in so that it was mainly retirees cruising. Because of that the venues were not packed with kids. I had a nice time- no regrets.

Cruise was great. great itinerary. Cruising allows for relaxation.

The cruise was very enjoyable—except for all the smoking in the casino.

First time to ABC Islands. Ship had about 80% capacity. My opinion is that was too many at this time with covid. Both my husband and I tested positive on our return. Several other passengers were also positive. Need to go back to wearing masks indoors and in crowded spaces. But overall we had a lovely time on the cruise itself

Mariner of the Seas is a fantastic ship, has a terrific crew and awesome Cruise Director! I love the Voyager Class ships. They are perfect for longer itineraries!

Overall there were a lot of changes since we last cruised . We had a great time.

Wonderful relaxing cruise. We enjoyed the onboard experience.

Ship was a little fuller than I would’ve liked but overall Cruise was great we loved the 4 days at sea. We loved Aruba. We love the private island day in Labadee.

Cruise was fine despite cruise ports changing 4 times. I understand in COVID times you have to do the best you can with what you have. Turned out to be a great cruise. The staff was fabulous but understaffed. Corporate needs to only book the volume of passengers for the staff. Not sail understaffed. Every staff member went above and beyond but they are exhausted without telling you and smile despite it and do the best they can but really Corporate should be ashamed. You can't treat people like that.

I think there were quarantined staff; thus, limiting the attention that was given to guests. It was a good trip, I was just expecting fantastic.

Had fun on the ship and at the ports. Piano Bar was entertaining, especially watching the groupies! Shows were top notch and comedy was great 18+! Breakfast & lunch was much better than the dinners, unless you went to specialty restaurants.

The walk after getting off the ship at Curacao was way too long!!!~!

I wasn't feeling well, Alex @ Guess Services was awesome -- he checked on me to make sure I had eaten - he also offered complimentary Internet service & Movies from on demand- I received a credit for future cruise Room Service didn't disappoint -- they were awesome !!! ** The only suggestion I would make hold off on the waiving of the Napkins in the dining room at this time -- Why? - Covid may be droplet or air borne. I was sitting at a table where the guy was using the napkin for napkin and wiping his runny nose. they started to waive in the air once the entertainment started.