My daughter and I had a great time. This was her first cruise. She loved all of the entertainment, food and activities. I am glad we got a suite as it was a great respite from the activity of the ship. This was my second time on Mariner and I enjoyed it even more.
Embarkation
5 out of 5
Super fast and well organized
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
5 out of 5
The food is really good but I would give it 4.5. Sometimes it was off. Overall a great experience
Onboard Activities
5 out of 5
Best item was a movie in the main theater because it was raining. Wish that would happen all the time. Tried archery, sky pad, pools and mini golf. Had a great time with all. Equipment well cared for and safety was enforced.
Entertainment
4 out of 5
They are good but not great. I am sure budget with 50% occupancy has something to do with it. Elton John tribute and ice show were awesome. Goddess has a beautiful voice and great band but the show was a bit flat and campy. I didnt care for the Mariner dancer show although the production was great, just felt like a run of disjointed songs. Overall, very happy with the shows. Music in the bars was great and a huge variety. Mini activities were varied although heavy on trivia but were lots of fun and targeted to different age groups.
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
EVERYONE was kind, enthusiastic and happy to help guests. Room was always perfect. Captain gave announcements several times a day. Really appreciated updates on Covid cases with reminders to continue healthy practices.
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
The ship layout is super easy to navigate. There was so much effort in making sure all areas were cleaned often especially in the Windjammer.
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
Suite was perfectly clean, spacious for my daughter and I. Loved the walk in closet as a dressing space. Only unfortunate item was the balcony hand rail had a new coat of varnish and it took 3 days to dry so we couldn't lean on it and enjoy the ocean.
Ship tip
Try a snack at Bamboo club or Playmakers. Just a small budget item but worth it.
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