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Item: Mariner of the Seas
Rating: 4.5
Author: Cruiserlife

Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review

Cruiserlife

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Reviews: 11

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Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

8 Night Southern Caribbean & Perfect Day (Port Canaveral Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 21, 2023

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1231

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

We had a great time, entertainment on this ship was definitely different then Oasis class but that was fine. Royal has cut back and it's noticable even at promenade cafe with snack options and dining and buffet. It's isn't a deal breaker and hope it's not permanent. We like the smaller ship feel from Royal and hope all their future plans are not icon types. Big has it's place so do the smaller ships.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very smooth as RCCL usually is.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Main dining was decent, the portions have definitely shrunk from pre COVID cruises as well as dessert cakes look like sheet cakes. They taste fine but are small. Buffet was nice with changing themes and options, once again pre covid had more options on food.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Older ship means tiny cabin and shower. Was doable but we can notice difference. Kept clean by steward cause he rocked.

Ship tip

It's an older smaller ship, but had plenty of places to relax and have quiet. Deck 4 outside deck is awesome. So are hammocks on 12 but not so quiet but very chill. Would sail her again.

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