First cruise with my granddaughter

Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

sheriandemily

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 15

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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Mariner of the Seas

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

Sail date: July 21, 2023

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 7584

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

This was my granddaughter's first cruise. The only shore excursion we booked through cruise.com was cancelled, which was the one excursion we were both really looking forward to. From now on, I will book my shore excursions through the cruise line, instead of a 2nd party.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Very long lines to get off ship

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

Main dining room service was fantastic! Food could have been better.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Entertainment

4 out of 5

We attended the show every night.

Children's Programs

My granddaughter was too old to participate.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Waiters & room stewards did a great job. Everyone was very friendly.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Very well maintained.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

We had a problem with the toilet not flushing and the sink not draining. But the cabin was kept clean.

Ports of call

Port Canaveral, Florida Did not visit port

We were shuttled to the port upon arrival.

Willemstad, Curacao

4 out of 5

Oranjestad, Aruba

4 out of 5

Was very disappointed our shore excursion scheduled through cruise.com was cancelled.

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

4 out of 5

We did a combo shore excursion - kayaking & snorkeling. Kayaking was great! Snorkeling was not so good.

Disembarkation

2 out of 5

Very long lines to disembark.

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