Mariner of the Seas review by Bob

Reviewer Profile

Age: 51-65
# of Cruises Taken: 5
Destination: Mexico
Sailing Month: Nov 2009
Stateroom Type: INTERIOR
Cruising with Children: No

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Comments By Bob
As always, we met some wonderful people on our trip. This cruiseline is not as upscale as other cruises we have taken but they did a decent job. Would not choose the room overlooking the mall area again - a little too small for us and you must keep the curtains closed at all times as people can easily see in. Cabin steward not as attentive or engaging as we are used to, but still he did an adequate job. No little extras like cool towels coming in from excursions. It's sometimes those little touches that make all the difference between good and excellent. Entertainment was a bit stale most nights but the Coasters were very entertaining. The crowd was definitely a younger group on this cruise. There seemed to be more smoking areas on this ship, e.g. within interior lounges which we found excessive. Food was pretty good overall and they were very accommodating with dietary restrictions. Service good but again, not excellent. The weather was perfect and the seas were beautifully calm. Overall, a good experience but not the standard we have been used to. We will likely not cruise Royal Carribean again.