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Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 8

Overall rating:

4 out of 5
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Mariner of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 06, 2007

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

The large ships of RCCL offer a sailing experience that is hard to beat. We have cruised several lines over the last 25 year, but keep returning to RCCL because they seem to get more things right more often than the others. The size of the ships provides more options for activities to be designed for different age groups and interests. This variety means that you don't have to settle for what is planned in any one part of the ship.

Ports of call

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

3 out of 5
Once you have seen the Dunn River Falls and the beach, you have about seen it all.
Don't Miss: Our favorite activity at this port was staying on the ship and enjoying the pools without many people around them.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
We snorkeled at this stop and had a very good excursion. There might not be as much variety in snorkelling here as in Grand Cayman, but it is well worth the time. Bargaining is part of the "sport" of shopping here.

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5
This is an island recreation spot and it is a great way to start the cruise. There is a nice beach and all the food is brought over from the ship.
Don't Miss: a nice beach and warm water

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5
This is the top port on this itinerary. Sting Ray city is a must--even if you have been there before. Good shopping and good local restaurants as well.
Don't Miss: Sting Ray City

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
We snorkeled at this stop and had a very good excursion. There might not be as much variety in snorkelling here as in Grand Cayman, but it is well worth the time. Bargaining is part of the "sport" of shopping here.

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5
This is an island recreation spot and it is a great way to start the cruise. There is a nice beach and all the food is brought over from the ship.
Don't Miss: a nice beach and warm water

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

3 out of 5
Once you have seen the Dunn River Falls and the beach, you have about seen it all.
Don't Miss: Our favorite activity at this port was staying on the ship and enjoying the pools without many people around them.

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5
This is the top port on this itinerary. Sting Ray city is a must--even if you have been there before. Good shopping and good local restaurants as well.
Don't Miss: Sting Ray City

Pros: Beuatiful large ship, friendly staff and good food

Cons: Guest Relations' first reaction to a problem is "No"

Recommends Mariner of the Seas? Yes!

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