Jax129

after looking at the map. the are of the beach I usually hang out in is behind the pool, and the chill grill is the usual lunch place. Most of the are with all the water park stuff was never really utilized before so I think I will still be able to have a relaxing beach day

Matt from Royal Caribbean blog is on Mariner right now & doing 3 back to backs so I'm sure he'll be posting updates, pic & video

I love to walk on the beach but refer to swim in a pool. Can't wait to see Cocoa Cay in 10 weeks!.  Although I was upset at first cause I liked it the way it was I think there will still be plenty of quiet areas & I'm looking forward to the swim up pool bar 

May is my absolute favorite month to cruise!! It's warm but not too hot, not hurricane season yet, and the kids are still in school!

WOW! Thank you for amazing photos! I was just listening to a podcast about Navigator Pool deck & it really is so cool. I was excited for my upcoming cruise on Mariner but now I wish I was sailing Navigator. I am really interested in Hooked as well. The whole ship looks brand new, and as a lowely Gold, I am thrilled everyone has access to the Vicking Crown, that was my favorite place at night on my Freedom cruise.     Great review!!

19 hours ago, The Sunset Glow said:

 

Yes, me too! Here’s a screenshot. 

OMG!!! The new pool & the beach are all I really care about when I sail in on the Mariner in 10 weeks! YAY!

I get acupuncture every month & it is amazing!! One session can help if you are really blocked but I wouldn't bother with it on a cruise Do it at home before you go

It is so much more than a placebo, I have felt heat & energy move when needles are put in.

I hope it's done when I visit the end of May  Looking forward to the freshwater pool with swim up bar

9 night Greek Isles cruise has already gone up $50 pp and no OBC. Definitely pays to book early, although I can't book my 2021 cruise til next year, this helps me be ready when the time comes

If it's true Explorer will do the Greek Isles from Rome, well I'm surprised at that size ship doing that itinerary but also a little excited since I am planning on this cruise in 2021. I like to keep up with what's happening, trying to fiigure out about what the prices will be even though I can't book for a year. Curious as to weather the Explorer refurb will be before or after the summer season 2020

18 minutes ago, hutat said:

Thank you for the info Jax. Really appreciate it.

I just realized 8530 was my cabin on the Brilliance last month. Regardless the Freedom is my favorite ship & I'm sure you'll love it

I was in the cabin 5 years ago. It's a hump cabin with the bed by the balcony. Can;t find any pics but it was a great cabin

Last year I got a great deal on my drink package & chops for my cruise leaving in 2 days!!

great start to your review!  Thanks you!

Radiance of The Seas was originally designed for Alaska. Which is why the glass elevators, for as many viewing ares as possible, My first cruise was on Radiance & I saw a PBS specially about it during my research.

I hope Royal never gets rid of the smaller ships!

They went up for the Mariner next year. I keep waiting for a sale but it's only gone up. Last year at Thanksgiving they had a great sale so I would check then

After reading this and being disappointed with the MDR on our last cruise I just decided to take advantage of Royal.s latest sale to add an extra night at Chops. Now we've got 2 nights Chops, I night Giovanni's (my first time there) and probably the Windjammer after a long day in Cozumel

Wow, that was amazing! Staff Captain Marshall (Canada) joined Captain Gus as well. 45 minutes talking Royal Caribbean and nerding out. He just wanted to thank me for all I do for the brand and understand my back story as he expects we will cruise many more times together.

You've taken some of the most beautiful pictures I've ever seen of the Royal Ships. You make me wan to try an Oasis class ship. I think I'll need more persuading with Quantum though

I have finally decided on a 9 night Greek Isles cruise in May 2021 & know I have at least a year before I can book I just hope they continue the itinerary & with Jewel (or same class). Love Radiance class!!

The Greek Isles cruises sail in October and aren't as port intensive as other Mediterranean cruises, plus you could spend a few days in Rome before you embark.

Probably one of the reasons less people are eating in the MDR. We only make it once a cruise anymore

The Pineapple suit is epic!

Bernard's Tours in St Maarten are great!!

I've never wanted an aft balcony before but your cruise makes me want one for my future med cruise!

I live in Cocoa Beach & am cruising out of Tampa soon for the second time. I leave about 10:00 in case of bad traffic, Shouldn't take more than 3 hours

I just went to your youtube page & I love your packing video! I want to cruise out of Rome in a couple years with 3 nights in Rome pre-cruise. Where did you stay in Rome? Love the idea of making a list of all the things you want to try since the minute you get there you probably forget everything