Mariner of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Reviews

Sailed on the Mariner of the seas on November 7th with friends and every one had a great time. The ship is beautiful and very clean. Our cabin attendant kept our stateroom fresh and the bathroom was cleaned daily and we always had clean towels. The crew was very friendly and always helpful. The food at the buffet and dinning room was great the selection was very good.

The ship was clean and the flow of people seemed pretty good. There was a wait at the elevators at busy times (i.e. dinner/show times). The card room was too small for the number of people wanting to play, but all the other areas were great.

very pleasantly surprised..irist time on rcl..my time dining worked out very well... how much was collected on the walk for wishes??

This was a first-time cruise for both my sister-in-law and myself and we were absolutely blown away by the size of the ship. It was so clean and beautiful with many more venues than we expected. Every single staff member we came in contact with seemed to go way out of their way to be accommodating as well. We loved meeting so many lovely people of all ages from all over the world and were surprised how often we ran into the same ones both on shore and on the ship. The shows we attended were top notch and the food was even better than we expected ... very gourmet (rack of lamb, lobster and shrimp, a memorable onion and brie tart and fabulous desserts). All in all a wonderful week and looking forward to cruising again.

The ship offered a great experience to do things out of the ordinary i.e. meeting new people, rock wall climbing, visiting interesting ports, etc. I would not recommend "any time dining". Even though that dining room is open from 6 to 8 PM, they give you the impression that they are doing you a favor by seating you after 6 PM. I would never choose "any time" dining again.

Very impressed with the ship.

This was our first cruise and it definately lived up to our expectations. We loved the customer service, it was phonominal! Loved the features of the ship, we were onboard for 7 days and still didn't get to everything. Enjoyed the shows. Liked our stateroom. Really enjoyed the port stops, it gave us a good flavor for the area. Would definately go on another cruise with Royal Caribbean!

This was my first cruise, I had no idea what to expect. Pulling into the port, I saw the ship and it took my breath away, it was so HUGE! Our room was wonderful, and perfect for two people, a balcony on the 8th deck, midship. Hardly any motion. The promenade, pools, and all areas were clean, impressive, and so cool!. We had an amazing first few days, just lounging in the solarium sans kids. Cool breeze, drink and good book in hand, it was bliss. We aren't participators in any silly games, i.e. belly flop contest, but it was a riot to watch and laugh. Shows were fun. Windjammer cafe, bleh, basic mediocre buffet food. Lunch in the rhapsody dining room, lame. Dinner in the dining room, wonderful! The coffee shop was always there as a back up for a quick snack. Frozen yogurt on the pool deck, great! Johnny rockets, fun and great food. The port days were scary. Cabo, a fishing town that had makeshift flea market setups selling (aggressively) the same crap over and over again. Dicey at best. We went on a snorkel excursion. meh. it was fun, but stressful, and I got stung by jellyfish, no biggy, they were tiny, but they sting. Mazatlan, went to the Aroma Spa, best massage EVER. No one speaks english except the receptionist, so be prepared. Annnnd dont drink the water they offer you after, just bring your own. Also, I had to walk back to the ship 1.5 miles in the swampy heat because my cab never came back to get me. No shops, lots of starring people, a few naked kids, and homeless people later, I made it back no harm no foul. But massage relaxation gone... lol Husband went mountain biking and brought back a tick. yuck, but he had fun. Puerto Vallarta, do the Unimog tour, it was a blast, I learned so much, and saw so much. Real culture, real towns! Not tourist traps. Leather shops were cool. Our guide Sandra was totally awesome! It was worth the price and after a full day, I was beat! Last two days at sea were relaxing and fun. Staff wasnt overly attentive or friendly, No one was fake kissing my butt. But our room attendant and waiter were really nice. I just was bothered sometimes by the continuous pushing of extra stuff, like alcohol, and dining in the upgraded restaurants. And the shops had a crappy selection of wares. They could make a good amount of money if they had a wider selection of merchandise, and cruise stuff. There jewelry store was barren, however the cheap jewelry was abundant. well, I'd probably cruise to a different country next time, but it was great for a first cruise. I will definately cruise again.

Great time. Would not trade it for anything. Beyond my expectations.

I though the ship was nice and we have been on 8 Cruises in the pasts with other cruise lines. I well not say witch ones but we well say that this one is in the top 2 and yes we well be taken more cruises and they well be with Royal Caribean.

The ship was enormous and the service was exceptional. We especially loved the food and the incredible variety. There was food 24 /7. Probably the best selection of fresh food I have ever tasted.

The ship was beautiful. It was super clean! So was our room, I felt like our beds were always made and that was an amazing feat considering our mid-day naps. There was so much to do on the ship and I was shocked that the staff remembered our names after just meeting us once. Incredible.

this ship was really fun for me and my girlfriend. we had a good relaxing time with lots of activities to do and keep us busy. the food was really good and the portions were big. all the crew members were friendly and the captain was an amazing navigator.

We loved this ship and cruise. It was the perfect amount of time.

The ship was beautiful....big and spotless! the staff was friendly and outgoing, and constantly in attendance. The food was fabulous, the entertainment was top notch, and the weather was perfect! We would take the same trip with Royal Caribbean in a heartbeat! We are already planning our next trip!

The largest most beautiful ship ever. Great food and great shows and activities. There is so much to do.

The Mariner of the Seas is a beautiful ship. The moment we stepped onboard all our troubles melted away. We were treated like royalty and we had a wonderful time.

My wife and I LOVED royal carribean. Everyone staffed on the ship was nice and polite, the food was good and the entertainment was entertaining!

I did not like this cruise very much. This is my fifth cruise.

It was our first time taking a cruise. My two teenagers, my husband, my mother and I all enjoyed very much during the trip. The minute you boarded on the ship, it felt like walking in to a first class hotel. The Royal Promenade is like a shopping mall filled with shops, cocktail lounges and a mini cafe. It made you felt like you were in Las Vegas. Food was 24 hours around the clock -excellent quality. I appreciate the manner and service the staff provided. One thing impressed me the most is the room cleaning service. They clean your room twice a day. The Captain of the ship is very friendly and down to earth. The only thing I would suggest to cruiser is to not stuff yourself too much with food. You would gain a few pounds after the trip.