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A great trip by
A Traveler from Oregon Sailing date: Mar 2012Pros: The weather was perfect. Food was outstanding. Cons: Tips are expected at the end of the cruise for everyone and their brother. They should just raise the rate of the cruise. We had a great time. Plenty to don on board for the kids. They did want to know why there was no slide at the pool. Shows were wonderful. Ship Quality
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Children's ProgramsThe teen program wasn't really organized. My kids decided to not attend and hung with mom and dad. I guess we should be greatful.... 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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   Excellent Cruise by
L. Torres from Alameda, CA Sailing date: Jul 2010Pros: Cabo & Mazatlan Cons: Weather on our way back to San Pedro (but this is out of our control) Overall impressions of this ship is great! I celebrated my 50th b-day with my family during this cruise and all I can say is it is the best birthday ever. My room was filled with decorations the day of my birthday and I've got fresh, beautiful red roses delivered to my room courtesy of my husband. I can't ask for anything more. Our stateroom attendant was superb. He kept our room nice and clean. Waiters and staff were great. Ship QualityThis is my third cruise, first two were with Carnival and this is my first with Royal Carribean. I must say RC is very elegant, huge, and immacculate. Dining/FoodWe enjoyed the food esp. at Windjammer. Also the 24 hour Cafe at the Promenade was excellent. Stateroom Quality
Ship Staff QualityOur stateroom attendant was superb! Our waiters were wonderful! Entertainment & ActivitiesI enjoyed the '70's disco, '80's, ice skating, but most esp. the game "Quest". It was hilarious. Children's ProgramsMy 11 mo. old grandson had fun at Cloud Nine. 
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Mazatlan, Mexico
Puerto Vallarta, MexicoIt was raining when we got there. Couldn't do much.
Cabo San Lucas, Mexico
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best vacation we have had in years! by
Ronald E. from Beaverton, OR Sailing date: Feb 2010Pros: never a boring moment, the days just passed by so quickly whether at sea or in a port Cons: feel things could have been a little more organized on arriving at the pier especially for inexperienced cruisers. Probably not the case for repeaters, but we could have used a lot more information in the boarding process, and where and when we should be going where spectacular ship, very glitzy but that was nice - a mouth dropper as you walked aboard. So much to do all the time. Ship Qualityextremely clean. Layout of ship was handy to get anywhere you wanted to go. Dining/FoodEnjoyed the 'my dining' so that i could plan meals around our schedule rather than planning our schedule around a meal. Quality of food was very good, sometimes better than others. Could have had a little more variety in the bread served, for example or the pastries for breakfast, being the same with every single meal. I think the quality of food received in the specialty restaurant on this cruise was probably more comparable to the regular dining room in the past. Stateroom Qualitysuperb, much better than i expected, but we did have more room because of a junior suite, but we had everything we needed. Ship Staff Qualitycabin person bent over backwards to provide anything we needed, and seemed to sneak into the room the minute we left and it was always immaculate whenever we returned Entertainment & Activitiesmuch better than ever anticipated. Quality quality quality for every single presentation 4 out of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Best First Cruise Ever! by
Alex S from Wyoming Sailing date: Dec 2009Pros: Everything was perfect! Cons: The amount of sleep I lost because I had so much fun! :) Everything was perfect! The amount and variety of activities available on and off the ship. The hospitality of every single staff member was superb! I felt like nothing would have made this cruise any better! Ship QualityVery clean all the time! Dining/FoodFood was excellent along with the service of staff members! Stateroom QualityI loved the little animals made out of towels every single day! Ship Staff QualityYou will meet some of the nicest people in the world on the cruise ship! Entertainment & ActivitiesHuge variety! 7 out of 9 people found this review helpful.
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Thank you sweet Jesus by
Angel M from Carson, Ca Sailing date: Oct 2009Pros: I can't just choose one. Everything was exceptional Cons: That i had to leave and go back to my children All i got to say was this the best vacation I had for over 10 years. My wife and I really needed a vacation and this crusie was the answer to our prayers. We can't describe how thankful we were to take a week off from our annoying and spoiled brats that we have to deal with everyday. Don't even get me started on our coworkers or bosses. Yak yak yakity yak. Bored. So the food, entertainment, and especially the idea that people serve us made this the perfect trip. Thank you so much :) Ship QualityGreat googly moogly this ship was huge. Dining/FoodMy tastebuds were blessed with every inch of the food that i ate from your fine restaurants. Stateroom QualityI felt like a king. King of the castle. King of the Castle Ship Staff QualityEveryone was so friendly. It felt like i was in one of those old cheap black and white tv shows like Leave it to Beaver. Awww great memories. Entertainment & ActivitiesThis was more entertaining than watching my son trying to be a magician and handcuffing himself with his hands behind his back. Non stop laughs right there. Ha Ha Ha 5 out of 5 people found this review helpful.
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I had a great time by
Vu C from Berkeley, CA Sailing date: Oct 2009Pros: food, room service, activities, swimming pool Cons: cabo excursion This ship was the best I've ever been on. I've been on Princess and Carnival and I must say that Royal Carribean is the best. Most ships have the standard service and amenity to pass time but the Mariner of the Seas takes it to the next level. There is almost always something to do every hour (such as 70s party, foosball tournament, pool party, etc..). Don't listen to the bad reviews they are all bogus. In regards to cleanliness, my room was cleaned twice a day by the maid. She was even nice enough to leave towels folded into animal shapes on the bed. Ship Quality
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Cruise LA to Cabo - Mazatlan - PV - LA by
Hank from Cooperstown, NY Sailing date: Sep 2009Pros: Great attention from the Crew Cons: Having to decide what to eat, too good, too many choices, too many calories. Crew, ship, route and friends were all GREAT! Ship Quality
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Stateroom QualityWe had an interior. The food, the decks, entertainment and the route were the same as the more expensive rooms. GREAT value for the dollar. Ship Staff QualityBest customer service I have seen in YEARS! Entertainment & ActivitiesShips entertainment company was excellent. The music and the writing were only at 80%. Guest comedian was only at 50%! 2 out of 2 people found this review helpful.
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"Movin' on the Mariner by
Cleo Y from Sacramento, ca Sailing date: Sep 2009Pros: The entire ship, crew, food, balcony room, etc. Cons: The last night's entertainment in the Savoy Fantastic. I've been on a lot of cruises but this ship is at the top of the list. There is something for everyone, whether the weather is good or bad. Ship QualityJust because this is a large ship with over 3,000 passengers, the only time there was a wait was at the elevators and I don't think this can be improved. The ship was clean and items were picked up constantly. Dining/FoodAbsolutely no complaints. Food in the Windjammer, Rhapsody in Blue, and Top Hats was always hot if it was supposed to be hot, cold if it was supposed to be cold, food was always fresh. We loved the 6 pm dining time. Stateroom QualityWe rarely saw our cabin steward, but the room was always cleaned up no matter when we came back to our room. First time I've ever had a balcony room, which was fantastic but I feel if one has a "no smoking" room, the balcony should also be "no smoking". I can't handle smoke at all, so we couldn't sit in the balcony when our neighbors were in. Ship Staff QualityWhen I closed the safe after placing things in there, I couldn't reopen the door and had to have it opened. Very soon someone with a smile on his face, opened it for us and said I had placed an item too close to the door, so it wouldn't let me openit. He fixed it ASAP. One time we left both keys in the room and someone had to let us in. He was there in a few minutes with a smile on his face. Entertainment & ActivitiesSomething for everybody anytime, anywhere. How could anyone complain? 10 out of 11 people found this review helpful.
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incredible crusie by
chris from Garden Grove, CA Sailing date: Aug 2009Pros: So much to do on the cruise boat, you never get tired of doing nothing. Cons: none So much to do on the cruise boat, you never get tired of doing nothing. Ship QualityThe Ship is huge, bigger than Carnival Dining/FoodIncredible the food, its like eating at a rich restaurant. Gourmet food all around the boat. Stateroom QualityThe stateroom are always around if you need anything. Room is clean and bed are really comfortable. Ship Staff QualityEveryone is friendly from staff to guest Entertainment & ActivitiesComedy shows, Music & Dancing shows. Adult swimming pools, Clubs, Wine & Tequila tasting. Children's ProgramsFor kids they can rock climb, mini golf, ice skate and roller skate, play basketball, arcades. Lots for kids.
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Mazatlan, MexicoBeautiful Blue Clear Water, Lots to see and do.
Puerto Vallarta, MexicoBeautiful Blue Clear Water, Lots to see and do.
Cabo San Lucas, MexicoBeautiful Blue Clear Water, Lots to see and do.
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Incredible cruise! by
Connie H from Winston-Salem, NC Sailing date: Dec 2008Pros: Everything was fabulous! The demeanor of the crew was amazing. Cons: Waiting for elevators Mariner of the Sea is an incredible ship, with the best amenities, crew, food, etc. that one could imagine. We were thoroughly pleased with our accommodations, entertainment (top notch, may I add), food (again, top notch in the dining room), variety of activities on board - everything! We have traveled via other lines, but are definitely hooked on this cruise line. Orbitz was a great help in making this trip a reallity - they even gave us an upgrade in accommodations without our asking. Ship QualityCouldn't be better!!!!!!!!!! Dining/FoodThe Dining Room food was truly a Bon Appetit occasion. The other food areas were just nothing to rave about, but nothing to complain about. Stateroom QualityVery nice accommodations. Ship Staff QualityThe BEST! The ship's captain was very approachable, had a good sense of humor, and good command of the ship because you could tell by the attitude of the crew from the lowest to the top that they truly enjoyed their jobs. Entertainment & ActivitiesAbsolutely the BEST! The crew entertainers will soon be on Broadway - they were that good! Children's ProgramsFrom what I observed, and I made it a point to observe as we are planning to take our granddaughter on a cruise, the children were well cared for and happy with the activities they had. There were NO unhappy children anywhere; everyone always had a smile from ear to ear.
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Cococay (Cruiseline Private Island)The weather was too cold for us to do anything but sun in the sun.
Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, U.S.V.I.
Philipsburg, St. MaartenShopping was more enjoyable here than on St. Thomas.
Don't Miss: Shopping 12 out of 15 people found this review helpful.
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