Not that great

Item: Mariner of the Seas
Rating: 2.4
Author: vtecpowered1

Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

vtecpowered1

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 2-3 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 9

Overall rating:

2.4 out of 5

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3 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 10, 2019

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin number: 7574

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

This was a not so great experience. First of all, WiFi should be included, and it’s not. In fact, it’s very expensive. Also the water park and excursions shouldn’t cost so much on Coco Cay. Getting off the ship the last day took way too long. Very disappointed over all. We will try a Disney cruise next time.

Embarkation

2 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Lunch buffet at the windjammer restaurant on the first day was kinda crappy. Food was very bland. Lines for food and drinks were a little too long. They need more staff on hand. Also we kept getting charges on our account for drinks even though we had a drink package. When we went to customer service about it they admitted that their system is very flawed.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Entertainment

3 out of 5

Entertainment was ok even though the sound system there sucked. Sounded like the poor guy performing in one of the bars was singing into a tin can.

Children's Programs

2 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

3 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

1 out of 5

This is a terrible, dirty city that I’m disappointed I even spent one minute in. All the locals trying to harass you into buying stuff on every street corner.

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Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

2 out of 5

The beach was beautiful but I think it’s a shame that Royal Caribbean charges you extra to go on the excursions and even use the water park there. This should all be included. They nickel and dime people for everything they can during this trip. Also WiFi should be complimentary on the ship but it’s not.

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Disembarkation

1 out of 5

This was the worse part. It took forever to get off the ship.

7 Comments

wgammon1 4 years ago

Someone is out of touch with reality.

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Travelflea 5 years ago

If you think this was too expensive you will have a heart attack when you go on their cruise and private island.

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cutepsychochick 5 years ago

As soon as I read this I thought first dime cruiser. Def try the all inclusive get aways might be more your thing. Cruises aren't for everyone

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luv2cruztoo 5 years ago

Looking at profile, looks like first time cruiser. May be better off paying $6,000+ for those all inclusive vacations....or pay double going on Disney cruise. Good luck

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missnotanlines 5 years ago

WiFi is never free on any ship,!!!😘

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CruisingGs 5 years ago

Sounds like not a lot of experience cruising or planning cruises Some good advice and time spent planning May have changed things dramatically Same experience on Disney just add Mickey Mouse plus LOTS more $$ THE only thing Disney gives you for free is soda You need to do research before you cruise again no matter the line

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CruzeFan 5 years ago

If you want all-inclusive, try Viking, Crystal, Symphony, etc. Just be prepared to pay 3-5 times what Royal charges. Nothing in life is free.

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