We had a good time, minus a few snags.

Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Western

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Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5

Verified Review

4 Night Western Caribbean (Galveston Roundtrip)

Sail date: November 07, 2024

Ship: Mariner of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6518

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 month ago

Review summary

We recently sailed on Royal Caribbean’s Mariner of the Seas, and overall, it was a fantastic experience! The ship had so many activities and dining options, and the service was absolutely stellar. We can’t say enough about the dining staff—Grace and Bernard went above and beyond every night, making our meals memorable with their warmth and attention to detail. One minor downside was the smoking section. Its location wasn’t ideal, and the smoke did carry into some common areas. But despite that, the amazing service and wonderful time we had on board far outweighed any small inconvenience. Can’t wait for our next adventure with Royal Caribbean!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Wonderful and very smooth! I love the time slots.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

The food is sub par. The service is excellent! The staff Is very accomidating and very fun to be around.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Pools were closed for the most part due to weather. When open, they are very small for the amount of people on the ship.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Excellent!!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

EXCELLENT! All staff was very friendly and super helpful!

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

I did not like where the smoking section was located. I would think it would be on the top level of the ship so we do not have to smell that or walk through it.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Dated but very clean and comfortable. The couches could use some cleaning.