Just off Mariner 4 night!

[Flyby]

Do you have any questions about Mariner of the Seas?  We just got off the ship yesterday!  Ask away!

 

[Eastern flygirl]

How did the casino treat you and how was the food and service?

[Flyby]

The casino was fun but we did not have ANY luck!

The food and service were excellent.  We did not do specialty restaurants, only the main dining room.  The pizza was the best we have had lately on Royal.

[Eastern flygirl]

Than you, we set sail on Monday, nice to hear good reviews.

[RCCLNYMETS41]

We are cruising on Mariner in December & are trying to pick times for MTD...

Is there a show every night, & do you remember when the showtimes were each night so we can plan dinner accordingly?

[Flyby]

Are you on a 4 night?  The ice show was on the first night at 730 and 920 and the day at sea at 3pm.  The shows each night were at 830 and 10 or 1030.  Those were the royal production shows and/or headliners.  They also had late night comedy a couple of nights.

 

[titansluvr]

are jeans allowed in the MDR?

[Flyby]

Yes they are!  They have a new "dress your best" policy

[titansluvr]

thank you!  

 

[drewdrewcruiser]

Were the cabins refurbished during the dry dock?

[Flyby]

They were not.  We had a cabin that was just added during the refurbishment so it was brand new.  It was on deck 12 and a spacious panoramic ocean view.  It was amazing!  We would book it again.

[kimcruiser]

Were all of the elevators working and what was your experience with them, if any?

How is Coco Cay during construction?

Thank you for your info.

[Jdcmia68]

We just booked it too.  The grand suite.  Where can I find the perks that go with this suite?   Looks like there’s is no butler like other suite class ships.   Any suggestions?  Is there a thermal spa with separate men’s and women’s areas for steam room and sauna?   Any restaurant suggestions?   Is that wave rider thing easy (and fun).  

[LrgPizza]

Do I need to take my life jacket to muster? (Hoping to head straight from pool area). 

What did you do at Nassau? I’m thinking I’ll stay on the ship this time, and wondering if the pool area is crowded from many others doing the same. 

Edited October 21, 2018 by LrgPizza

[Ourusualbeach]

48 minutes ago, LrgPizza said:

Do I need to take my life jacket to muster? (Hoping to head straight from pool area). 

What did you do at Nassau? I’m thinking I’ll stay on the ship this time, and wondering if the pool area is crowded from many others doing the same. 

Royal has not required that you take life jackets to muster for years.

[LrgPizza]

57 minutes ago, Ourusualbeach said:

Royal has not required that you take life jackets to muster for years.

Super!  Had I sailed on it in recent years, I likely wouldn't have asked the question.  🙂

[Flyby]

There were two elevators in the front that were not working.  They were constantly working on them throughout the cruise but they didn't work the whole time. 

Coco Kay was just fine during construction.  All of the beaches were open and it seemed like the areas they were working on were on a different part of the island.  It did not affect us at all.

No life jackets at the muster station.

In Nassau we booked a room at Comfort Suites Paradise Island so we could have full access to Atlantis for much cheaper.  Atlantis is amazing!  We spend the whole day there.

 

 

[marys350]

How much cheaper was it to book a room at Comfort Suites to get full access to Atlantis than it would have been to book the excursion through Royal Caribbean? How early were you able to check-in at Comfort Suites and pick up your Atlantis passes? Also, how far in advance did you book your room at the hotel? Thanks in advance, Mary!

 

Edited October 21, 2018 by marys350

[Flyby]

For a family of 4 the comfort suites was $340 total.  (prices vary according to dates)  I think day passes to Atlantis would have been $135 a person.  We checked into the comfort suites about 10am and even got into our room there at that time.  We only booked the comfort suites about 3 days before sailing.  We were in Nassau until midnight that day and I think the ship excursion was only 5 hours or something like that.  You can also purchase day passes at the Atlantis. 🙂

[brianthewoodlands]

What is the best place to eat right after boarding the ship in Miami? Is Windjammer the only available restaurant? 

[Clarea]

3 minutes ago, brianthewoodlands said:

What is the best place to eat right after boarding the ship in Miami? Is Windjammer the only available restaurant? 

Cafe Promenade and the Dog House are also options.

[RCCLNYMETS41]

Flyby-yes 4 night so thank you very much for the showtimes.

Jdcmia68-  The flowrider is a blast! I did the boogie board (not standup) & it was fairly easy.  The sports staff is great with explaining & being patient.  Just tell them that it is your 1st time & they will help you.

[Dalton5]

On ‎10‎/‎20‎/‎2018 at 7:11 PM, Flyby said:

They were not.  We had a cabin that was just added during the refurbishment so it was brand new.  It was on deck 12 and a spacious panoramic ocean view.  It was amazing!  We would book it again.

 

 

What cabin were you in?  We are booked for one of these in Feb. and I can't find much info.  Do you have any pictures by chance?  Thanks

 

[Flyby]

7 hours ago, Dalton5 said:

 

 

What cabin were you in?  We are booked for one of these in Feb. and I can't find much info.  Do you have any pictures by chance?  Thanks

 

I don't but you will LOVE the room!  We were is 1838 (I think that was the number) on Deck 12.  When you walk in there is the bathroom then couch that turns into a bed, then the regular bed and then two chairs with a little table (sitting area).  The windows are amazing!  We would book this room again in a second!  There were 4 of us in there and had plenty of space and storage for clothes!

[Dalton5]

Thanks Flyby!  We are in 1856.  I think our windows may overlook the peek a boo bridge.  I hope that doesn't detract from the amazing ocean views 🙂