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RCL Mariner of the Seas
If a couple of showpieces were ever needed to illustrate the major advancements of human technology, RCL Mariner of the Seas cruise ship would be one of them. With a total length of 1,020 feet, a weight of 138,000 tons, and a capacity to hold 3,114 passengers, you can bet Mariner of the Seas has something for everyone. Part of the Voyager class of ships, which represent the highest space-per-guest ratio in the cruise market, this spectacular ship was designed with enhanced staterooms, expanded dining options and state-of-the-art recreational facilities like a rock-climbing wall, ice-skating rink, and basketball court. Mariner of the Seas sails the Eastern and Western Caribbean round-trip from Port Canaveral, Florida.
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A relaxing cruise, February 24, 2012
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Reviewer: Badger63
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Value for the money
Cons:
Dining room food
Date of cruise: 2/12-2/19/12
Departure port: Galveston
Region visited: Caribbean - Western
Cabin category: Inside
Cabin number: 9341
Found through: CruiseCompete.com,Cruise deal website,Travel agent's web site
Good for children: Yes
Good for teenagers: Yes
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RCL provides a wonderful cruise experience. However, ther dining room food left much to be desired when compared to other ships. Alternative menues were average at best. The steak was similar to a mid-priced chain such as Bonanza. I felt that the entertainment offered was a bit weak with no show being available at all on one night. Fitness center was great but needed fans to circulate the air. The staff was great!
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(Review ID: 699)
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Food and service average, ship a little frayed around the edges., January 2, 2012
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Reviewer: DJHVet
Pros:
Vintages, the Solarium and the Ice Show were good.
Cons:
Drawer fronts and closet doors falling off in stateroom.
Date of cruise: December 18, 2011
Departure port: Galveston
Region visited: Caribbean - Western
Cabin category: Balcony
Cabin number: 7530
Found through: CruiseCompete.com,Cruise line website
Good for children: Yes
Good for teenagers: Yes
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We cruised Christmas 2011. Embarking was a nightmare (almost 7 hours) due to viral illness on the previous cruise. Boarding was delayed due to cleaning and check-in was moved out of the cruise terminal to the convention center. RCL did not organize or implement these procedures well at all.
There were plenty of activities, especially for all the kids on board. Santa delivering presents was a nice touch. The holiday decorations were very pretty. The food was average to good. Dining room service was excellent, but we found the service in Chops Grille to be very slow. Service at Ellingtons was average, service at Vintages was superior. Our stateroom (steward) service was average to poor.Unfortunately, the ship's age was very apparent in our stateroom with 2 drawers that did not close properly, 1 drawer with the front falling off and a closet door hinge that kept coming undone. The public areas seemed much better maintained and we particularly enjoyed with Solarium. The ice rink and climbing wall were unique, but the ice rink hours were so restricted we never did find time to go. Pre-dinner drinks at Ellington's or Vintages were very enjoyable and we did stay up way too late one night at Dragon's Lair.
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Ship was beautiful but like Carnival better, December 2, 2011
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Reviewer: tytero
Pros:
Room attendant, the ice show,
Cons:
Food, few on-board activities, no self-service for drinks
Date of cruise: 11-20-11
Departure port: galveston
Region visited: Caribbean - Southern
Cabin category: Inside
Cabin number: 1553
Found through: CruiseCompete.com
Good for children: Yes
Good for teenagers: Yes
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The ship was beautiful. We were really taken away by the 5th deck. The staff was courteous. We prefer Carnival because they let you get your own drinks. You can get them at any time, not just during the serving times. The activities were limited. One night they didn't even have a show. Spent hours just walking around because they didn't really have anything scheduled. Not used to that. No robes or ice in rooms. No toiletries in bathrooms. Four out of six hot tubs were closed one night. Didn't like most of the food. Carnival has 24-hour pizzeria and ice cream. This ship has frozen pizza in two flavors and the yogurt is only open during the day. Teenage son liked the teen club but I think he felt the same way, not enough activities. Bottom line, we will cruise with Carnival next time.
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(Review ID: 630)
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Great staff and nice ship, July 20, 2011
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Reviewer: Betty
Pros:
Good service and nice people
Cons:
None
Date of cruise: 16.06.2011
Departure port: Civitavecchia
Region visited: Mediterranean
Cabin category: Balcony
Cabin number: 9656
Found through: CruiseCompete.com
Good for children: Yes
Good for teenagers: Yes
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The ship provides things to do for all types of people.
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(Review ID: 608)
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Great food, great people, wonderfully maintained, June 21, 2011
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Reviewer: nzkm
Pros:
Never-ending food selection
Cons:
Everything onboard was expensive, compared to other ships
Date of cruise: 4 June 2011
Departure port: Civitavecchia
Region visited: Mediterranean
Cabin category: Outside
Cabin number: 2356
Found through: CruiseCompete.com,Cruise line website
Good for children: Yes
Good for teenagers: Yes
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Overall we loved this ship. We were surprised at the range of ages, a lot of people in their 20's and beyond. The pool area was always busy but you usually got a seat - surprised that none of the pools were heated, though. The food and dining was excellent. Portofino was a definite highlight for us seafood lovers and the dining room was always bustling but obviously well organized. Johnny Rockets was a bit of fun but I probably wouldn't bother again, since its just burgers and hotdogs. Cafe Promenade always had good food but the espresso coffee was hit and miss - very annoying considering how much you're charged. My partner is a poker player and found the poker table was never really utilized and the house cut was particularly high considering its all electronic. Overall the staff in there was great. The shows were very good, but you can't please everyone. I found the pool party, street party and parade great fun and loved the crew's involvement. My own complaint would be the TV showings in the cabin, about four movies repeated over and over for 12 days and one channel of repeats. I'd feel sorry for anyone under the weather. My partner was also really surprised how poor the sound quality and screen was in the theater. I would agree with another review made here about the music in some of the bars - with some singers virtually every song sounded the same and was the same night after night. The price of drinks was also off-putting. We would have had many more cocktails if they weren't so highly priced -- even the special of the day was only about 50 cents off. We found the wine package really valuable after spending $40 a bottle on the first night (including service charge). Shore excursions were really well organized, but the embarking was a mess - over two hours in the Mediterranean heat was torturous. I think that in itself almost puts me off booking again. Hoping this isn't the norm! Coming into our cabin was joy after that - the bed and linen are second to none and I haven't slept so well since. Truly a relaxing experience, if only a few niggles - and don't miss the ice show!
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