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Item: Mariner of the Seas
Rating: 4.3
Author: KdubsCrusin

Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

KdubsCrusin

Contributor Level: Third Mate

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 58

Overall rating:

4.3 out of 5

4 Night Bahamas (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 13, 2018

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6284

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

The ship is new and nice. I have been on over 10 Carnival Cruises and this was my first Royal Caribbean cruise in about 15 years. I was expecting a much nicer room, better food, and better service. It was about the same as Carnival in terms of cabin and food. The service was better than Carnival, but it was not worth the extra money. The ship was much larger and more elegant than Carnival but it’s not worth the extra money. The ports and excursions were beautiful. When planning my next cruise will probably look for Carnival cruises first.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

Get to the Windjammer early because their are no seats

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Cococay (Cruise Line's Private Island)

5 out of 5

Very nice island.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

7 Comments

mpanky 6 years ago

Thanks

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drewyberk 6 years ago

I always compare it to like Walmart and Target. I'll still go to Walmart (carnival) but if I can I'm going to Target (Royal). But I will never turn down a cruise lol

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sandradee54 6 years ago

I've sailed on both, RCI it's by far the best. When I vacation, there are times I want to be wild and crazy and then there are times that I want to relax. I want to be able to tell the difference, on Carnival I couldn't. And yes the extra money is well worth my serenity. I'll be on Mariner of the seas Monday, and just about can't wait!

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Ally57 6 years ago

I agree, captaingman. Have sailed both and will not go on carnival again. The serenity area was anything but serene. I was expecting a quiet place away from the loud music but it overlooked the pool area so it was not quiet. Compare that to the rccl solarium and there's no contest. But, that's why different lines cater to different people

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IkeDeb 6 years ago

Great

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kimmie45 6 years ago

I must agree I’ve tried both cruise ships! Their are gud and bad services! The food for me was much better with Royal although it’s def more expensive! Carnival by far is the party ship 🚢 if they can upgrade more in their services just might be a win win! They are upgrading though!!

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CaptainGMan 6 years ago

Carnival is a party ship with different clientele all together. While I respect your opinion I beg to differ, the service and the food is worth the extra money. Happy cruising

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