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Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 17

Overall rating:

5 out of 5
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Mariner of the Seas

7 Night Western Caribbean (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 15, 2007

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 14 years ago

Review summary

I have now taken two Royal Carribean Cruises, and I don't know how other cruise lines work, but I cannot see myself taking any other cruise line in the future. The Mariner itself was a great ship with a wide variety of activities for all ages. Every evening you receive a "Cruise Compass" which is basically a schedule of all of the activities and events that are going on the next day. This helps you plan your day. The nice thing was that even though there were a lot of children on board their activities were kept completely separate from the adults. The crew on board were extremely friendly and helpful with any problems that occurred. And did I mention the food?! Food 24 hours a day and the dinners were spectacular. Its like eating at a 5 star restaurant every night. Then there are shows after dinner with everything from dance troops to concerts to comedians. Royal Carribean really is the life.

Ports of call

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

5 out of 5
Jamaica is a beautiful place with friendly people and glorious sights. Great discounts on jewelry and watches and generally cheap souvenirs.
Don't Miss: Dunn's River Falls is spectacular

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5
Grand Cayman is a very industrialized island, not nearly as pretty as Jamaica. Shopping is expensive and so is the food.
Don't Miss: Stingray City makes up for the somewhat "ugly" island, go even if you are scared. You will not regret it

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

3 out of 5
A day at the beach. Relaxing, but beware the flea market (most pushy salesman ever)

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
The food at this port is great. I recommend Pancho's Backyard for your lunch. It is obviously an old city and is interesting to walk around and just take a stroll.
Don't Miss: The snorkeling here is great. Good variety of fish and corral. Also, don't miss out on an authentic Mexican food experience.

Cozumel, Mexico

5 out of 5
The food at this port is great. I recommend Pancho's Backyard for your lunch. It is obviously an old city and is interesting to walk around and just take a stroll.
Don't Miss: The snorkeling here is great. Good variety of fish and corral. Also, don't miss out on an authentic Mexican food experience.

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5
Grand Cayman is a very industrialized island, not nearly as pretty as Jamaica. Shopping is expensive and so is the food.
Don't Miss: Stingray City makes up for the somewhat "ugly" island, go even if you are scared. You will not regret it

Ocho Rios, Jamaica

5 out of 5
Jamaica is a beautiful place with friendly people and glorious sights. Great discounts on jewelry and watches and generally cheap souvenirs.
Don't Miss: Dunn's River Falls is spectacular

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

3 out of 5
A day at the beach. Relaxing, but beware the flea market (most pushy salesman ever)

Pros: Full service, great meals, waited on hand and foot, room service was wondeful, extremely friendly staff and crew

Cons: alcohol costs extra!!!

Recommends Mariner of the Seas? Yes!

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