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Mariner of the Seas.

Took my mother-in-law on a seven day star suite cruise in March. I feel your pain. 

No matter the circumstance she always had an issue. 

Considering the cruise was FREE for her she should have done a happy dance every minute of every day!

I hope she appreciated it in the end because it was her last cruise with us!

Most likely you will pack too many clothes.

I always pack and then take a couple of things out of the suitcase.

If it were Cozumel or Costa Maya I would say yes- if you are delicious to stinging or biting insects (as I am)

I was stung while still on the bus in Costa Maya! 

My husband has never been bitten or stung anywhere on any cruise. 

Ever.

We did the tour of Chacchoban ruins in Costa Maya. We did the tour through Royal Caribbean.  We had a great tour guide on our 2nd visit. (our first tour guide a year before kept trying to sell us things while on the bus!)It was a short tour. Fun learning about it all. Saw a few monkeys and did a lot of walking and climbing the ruins. It is hot. It can rain. The roads are bumpy. But, overall we had a good time.  

coconut ranger cookies

WOW-No.

9 hours ago, John&LaLa said:

 

Laura was just on a Miracle flight from SJ to MCO. Around 20 groups boarded early with wheel chairs. Most were 'healed' when it was time to depart. 

 

Praise the Lord.

I see this happen every time I fly.

Why spend money on Doctors?

Just take a flight!

Its a miracle! Hallelujah!!!!

18 hours ago, hallux said:

FYI - there are 3 ships that can be abbreviated AOS...

 

Why can't this happen when I'm on board/near the pool?

Maybe you are not taking the right cruise.

Every short cruise I have been on has at least one "way too drunk and almost naked" female.

My preference would be Allure. I like the pool in the Solarium. (no Solarium pool on Harmony). I enjoyed Mamma Mia more than Grease.  As far as the ports, how important are they to you? Been to them all and thought st. Kitts was lovely but thought st. Thomas was a little underwhelming with excursions.

Enjoyed walking Old San Juan in P.R. and visiting the Forts. 

Last time we visited st. Maarten they were still dealing with hurricane damage, but so was st. Thomas.

They are both great ships Harmony is a little more updated but that wouldn't stop me from booking Allure. 

3 minutes ago, Snit13 said:

Is your friend picking her rental scooter up in the terminal or having it delivered to the cabin?  I rent from Scootaround and pick my scooter up in the terminal.  I then drive off the ship and return the scooter to the terminal.  Always get a porter and tip extra to have him take my luggage to shuttle back to parking.  Usually am off ship and out to shuttle in about 10 minutes.  I ask room steward for lowest number luggage tag so I can get off as soon as those who self disembark are off.  Very important to get to staging area for wheelchairs/scooters very early to get name on list.  They seem to follow the list and no matter how much you beg will not deviate.  I have tried and failed to get name on list thru Guest Services.

She is having the scooter delivered to the cabin. I didn't know that there was any other option. I will ask her about seeing if she can pick it up at the terminal instead. It sounds easier. Plus it gives her a little more practice time before scooting around on the ship.

Thank you molsonschooner-I need to make sure I take a pic. with my phone so I can remember all this great information.

If I don't write it down or take a photo I surely won't remember it by  cruise time!

Yes, you will survive and have a great time. five nights are not full days so I agree about no drink pack. You will do just fine buying an occasional drink on board or at coco cay & key west. 

Having your own wine will also help. 

Thank you. I will look into purchasing a door wedge. I know from experience that sometimes when you ask the steward for something it never appears. I never take it personally. They are way to busy.

How does disembarking work? Do I need to go to guest services to make arrangements? The scooter will remain on the ship and she will be getting a wheelchair escort back to the terminal. Do they stay til we are through customs, or are we on our own once we get off the ship?

31 minutes ago, Snit13 said:

Don't know what age has to do with it.  I am 81 and just had open heart surgery but that will not stop me from scooting around Harmony and enjoying my cruise.  I have rented a scooter on recent cruises and except for a group of teens I found everyone more than helpful when it came to elevators.  Have a GS on Harmony and had GS on last cruise and it was not an issue other than having someone hold the door to the cabin when entering and exiting.  You have been given some excellent suggestions and I am certain all will be fine and you two will have a wonderful cruise.

Thank you Snit 13- I am feeling much more positive with all of the helpful advice.

Thank you so much, kearney, spookwife & ptod -all of you have given such great advice. I hope things all work out well. 

Not sure if we will get off the boat for any excursions, even coco cay.  She is much older than I am and I would just love for her to have a wonderful time on her first cruise!

Luckily she does enjoy gambling and a drink here and there!

7 minutes ago, island284 said:

All to often people rush into an elevator with no consideration for those who are on scooters and require more space. Here’s a hint ...if an empty elevator stops where you are and there is space, get on it. Sometimes you have to go up to go down or down to go up. At least you have your space!

Thank you. will get on whatever elevator shows up with any spce in it!

52 minutes ago, charmy98 said:

I have always rented a scooter for our cruises but this year I am travelling with my own. To answer your questions as best I can. At the Schooner bar you can leave it near the door but make sure it is out of people's way. The casino I would park mine next to the Steel rail near the steps down into the casino, once again just make sure it is out of the way. The windjammer I was able to get a table near the side door entrance and the attendant lifted the rope for me to put the scooter beside me, once again out of anyone else's way. You cannot leave it outside your cabin in the hallway. But if it is a rented one it will fit through a normal cabin door. Elevators well I have come across all types of people, sometimes you can be the first one waiting for an elevator and when one comes all of a sudden people rush in ahead of you and you can't fit in, others have been very considerate and ushered me in first, it's no different than being out in a big city you will come across all types. The main thing is just be considerate as to where you leave it and enjoy and have fun. Oh and if you leave it in the casino make sure to take the key! I had one young fellow take mine for a joy ride once 😂

Thank you Charmy98 for all info. Glad to hear that in most places she will be able to park and walk a short distance!

and, Eek, never thought someone might take it on a personal joyride!

1 hour ago, JennyB1977 said:

When you say scooter are you referring to this (or something very similar)? 

 

Please see this page on the royal website. It will answer some of your questions.

https://www.royalcaribbean.com/experience/accessible-cruising/accessible-staterooms

 

Will we encounter "the mean" folks in the elevators? Highly likely. Seems elevators on cruise ships bring out the worst in some folks.

Yes. It is a travel scooter. Thanks for the website!

Can anyone out there with scooter experience give me a few tips on how to navigate Mariner of the Seas with a "scootered friend?"

Where do you put the scooter when you go to the Schooner Bar? Can you leave them at the door so to speak? How about the Dining room?

What about the Casino?  or Windjammer?  or Venues for the shows?

Is there a special place for the Muster? 

Can a scooter fit through our cabin door? I booked us a Grand suite  for November and am now starting to worry about everything!

Will we encounter "the mean" folks in the elevators? 

I have cruised many time but just never noticed where all the scooters go once on the ship.

I am always understanding when people have disabilities but have seen others be less than nice. 

Am I worrying too much?

Appreciate any help you can give😃

We still have them in Volusia county, but they are on the decline. Nothing like the last couple of weeks.

Yes, love bugs are a nuisance but, they don't bite or sting. They are just "looking for love"

I like the baked alaska.

I very rarely find it anywhere else.

Pack your suitcases and then remove some of the items and leave them home. 

I have learned from many cruises that you almost never use all of the stuff you bring to wear.

Keep it simple for the kids, shorts, t's, swimsuits, jeans, cover ups.

Us grown-ups can wear items at least twice during the cruise. 

No one will judge or even notice!

Compression bags are your friend! you won't believe the amount of stuff you can fit into them!

The last time I was on Harmony, May 2019 they were still being offered.

Unfortunately, I feel that the new "offer up" has taken away any of my chances of getting a waitlist cabin.