Carribean Christmas 2006 cruise

Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

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Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

3 out of 5

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Mariner of the Seas

7 Night Eastern Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 24, 2006

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

Too many indoor smoking areas. The overall staff was not as cheerful and friendly as the staff on Navigator of the Seas. However, it was refreshing to see and hear the Captain thoroughout our cruise. He was always visible, pleasant, and we could understand his announcements. Our dinning room waiter and assistant waiter were very attentive. We even enjoyed dinner talking to two other families whom we met on the cruise, and would have switched to a bigger table to enjoy dinner together.

Ports of call

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5

Very beautiful island! Its unique French and Dutch areas are very appealing. We prefer the French site - cleaner and lots more to do.

Don't Miss: Shopping - we may visit St. Maarten again soon!

Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

5 out of 5

The best private island so far. The water was pristine and the area clean. However, not much shopping and the prices were high,

Don't Miss: Swimming in the clear blue water, parasailing

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5

Our second time at St. Thomas - too far to go into the main town and we didn't feel like shoping there.

Philipsburg, St. Maarten

5 out of 5

Very beautiful island! Its unique French and Dutch areas are very appealing. We prefer the French site - cleaner and lots more to do.

Don't Miss: Shopping - we may visit St. Maarten again soon!

Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

5 out of 5

The best private island so far. The water was pristine and the area clean. However, not much shopping and the prices were high,

Don't Miss: Swimming in the clear blue water, parasailing

Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

3 out of 5

Our second time at St. Thomas - too far to go into the main town and we didn't feel like shoping there.

Pros: Captain is always visible and heard

Cons: general atmosphere - not as exciting or feeling of welcomed

Recommends Mariner of the Seas? No.

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