Horrible experience

Item: Mariner of the Seas
Rating: 3.1
Author: odierno1316

Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Bahamas

odierno1316

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 3

Overall rating:

3.1 out of 5

5 Night Eastern Caribbean & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral)

Sail date: July 04, 2022

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1603

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Horrible experience. Nothing for my daughter to do due to age. Required certain clothing (pants) for some activities but unable to purchase them on boat. Didn’t think to pack pants to the Bahamas in July! She was bored and no one offered a solution.

Embarkation

1 out of 5

Chaotic

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5

Nothing for 10yr old, unable to ourchase clothing for activities on boat

Entertainment

1 out of 5

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

Ship Quality

2 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Ship tip

Not worth it

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Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida

4 out of 5

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

4 out of 5

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

4 out of 5

15 Comments

hkeleher 2 years ago

We’re obviously missing details here, where and what we’re pants required? I can’t see this being an issue that caused a 10yr to bored the whole trip.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Sorry this didn’t meet your expectations research my have helped

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Dadm 2 years ago

If this ship has a skating rink, then long pants and socks are mandatory.

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byhisgrace 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback

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CaptainGMan 2 years ago

Not to sound harsh but this sounds like it could have been avoided with a little research on the cruise you were going on, there are tons of videos on YouTube and other media outlets about the cruise and activities on board. Sorry your experience was not satisfactory but hopefully next time it will be much better

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WhippetMum 2 years ago

Thanks for your feedback

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GabeNSteph 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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Bertfish 2 years ago

Hmmm I’d be curious to know where “pants” were required. I bring a pair two for dinner but otherwise I wear shorts everywhere. Never had an issue. I even wear shorts to dinner in the MDR most nights. Hopefully she will see these and fill in a few blanks.

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charlietoni1991 2 years ago

My niece and granddaughter met friends their age and lived there best life....

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations!

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angelizmendoza 2 years ago

I also have a 10 year old and will be going in Sept. What do you mean pants? Like below the knees or are shorts ok?

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Popdog 2 years ago

Definitely sounds like you will need to find an alternative to cruising.

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PedrozaTravel 2 years ago

Interesting, I wonder why you couldn't just wear shorts for a kids area going to the Caribbean, that area never seemed very formal to me.

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

For everyone it is important to review company materials and consult CL or travel agent. Sorry about your difficulties

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CruzeFan 2 years ago

Sounds like cruising is not for you, or you need to do more research to understand what is required for certain activities prior to sailing.

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