Not the most fun I've ever had on a cruise

Item: Mariner of the Seas
Rating: 4.4
Author: ryder663

Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

ryder663

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 43

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

4 Night Bahamas & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 02, 2021

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6356

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 3 years ago

Review summary

It was a nice ship but some employees were just rude (playmakers bar staff)also guests who are "royal loyal" should not act like they are better than people who cruise mostly in carnival. Ive been on. 12 carnival and 2 Royal. and Ive got to say Royal is pretty boring. Im 57 but I liken and the highlight of my cruise is not 80's trivia as it was for many on this voyage. just kind weird.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

It was good. easy to go through the process even though there are more protocols and requirements. Losing a star is because of the mask

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The first cruise post covid we went on was amazing. Food, staff, other guests. This one not so much. Its as if only a few months in everyone is already irritated, demanding and rude. We didn't eat in the main dining room. Steakhouse and Tepanyaki were both outstanding

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

one word. BORING.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

the ice skating show was great. not much else on board

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

everyone seemed fine but not as excited to be back to work as they were a few months previously

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

super clean. Spotless

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

always clean. excellent room steward who went out of his way to find a fan for me

Ship tip

for guests to not bash people who like to have fun and who are not "royal loyal but prefer a more fun cruise line

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

5 out of 5

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

easy peasy

7 Comments

AuntPinkie 3 years ago

Appreciate your feedback. Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations. Glad you managed to have fun.

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CruzeFan 3 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it. We’ve always had a great experience on Royal Caribbean

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RetiredRay 3 years ago

Reading other reviews and your history, sounds like this is not your ship. Happens, but unless you you try new experiences like this, you never know.

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cruising2004 3 years ago

Thank you for sharing your experience.

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willwork4cruz 3 years ago

When you refer to the people "loyal" to RC do you mean those on board your cruise or on this app? I've certainly witnessed them on this app but on board, how would someone know you prefer Carnival? Most people who are "loyal" to something seem to feel the need to bash others who don't share their beliefs. Remember "fan" is short for fanatic. You can't act normal and be fanatical at the same time. Just ignore them.

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javawoody 3 years ago

Seems that the ones doing the bashing are not the Royal loyal

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hollysmomtravel 3 years ago

Thanks

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