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Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

jennysuemc

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 13

Overall rating:

5 out of 5

Verified Review

5 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 18, 2024

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin number: GTY

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 2 months ago

Review summary

I have dreamed of taking a cruise for years, and I'm so glad I finally booked the trip! It was an amazing experience all around. My 17-year-old daughter and I had a fabulous time. We loved the daily trivia games and the game shows each evening. The adult pool area was perfect for relaxing after breakfast, and the nightly entertainment was the perfect way to cap off the day! I was worried about the ship being crowded, but it was never an issue (unless you wanted a sun chair by the pool - which I never did!). We felt pampered, well-looked-after, and entertained!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Absolutely smooth. We stepped out of our car and onto the boat in less than 15 minutes.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

All food was excellent. We ate in the main dining room once and had impeccable service. The rest of our meals was in the Windjammer. The staff there was very courteous and friendly. We were very impressed with the variety and quality of the food at the buffet!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

We loved the daily trivia games and the entertainment around the pool!

Entertainment

5 out of 5

We saw a comedy show one night and an ice show another. They were both wonderful!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Everyone on the ship was amazing. Mark, our room attendant, went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed daily. The ship's dining staff, entertainment directors, and bar staff were all equally attentive and helpful.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

We never saw any trash left anywhere! Everything was so clean and well-kept.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We had an interior room and it was clean and comfortable. We had no issues with noise or motion.