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Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

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Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 44

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

4 Night Bahamas (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: August 19, 2019

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

I am a loyal Royal Caribbean cruiser....But not a fan of Mariner of the Seas. Balcony rooms are very nice and a bit more room but unless there is more than 3 people you will enjoy an exterior cabin room just as well. Casino is much to small and difficult to find an empty machine. Servers in casino were not friendly and were very slow to serve or take orders. Outside smoking areas should be available on all outside decks. Unfortunately it was available only on starboard deck 4 and 11 in addition to casino.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Quick and easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

MDR staff where fantastic! Nata and Cedric are very customer oriented and go above and beyond to please their tables. Windjammer was okay...staff here are much more rushed and the food was blah.

Onboard Activities

2 out of 5

Activities on sea day were to crowded outside. More pool side space is needed. Chairs to close drinks with to little alcohol.

Swimming Pools

1 out of 5

Very small space and to crowded. Need more outside pool space not all of the outdoor beds

Casino Royale

2 out of 5

Need more room and machines!

Entertainment

2 out of 5

I didn’t care for pool musicians. Reggae or 60,70,80’s band would have been my flavor of music.