sbfanatic Posted March 12, 2009 #1101 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Never hurts to plan ahead. This will be our first cruise outside of the Caribbean and we're just trying to get a little info about that side of the country. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Akkarebear Posted March 12, 2009 #1102 Share Posted March 12, 2009 Never hurts to plan ahead. This will be our first cruise outside of the Caribbean and we're just trying to get a little info about that side of the country. Well put.. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brwneyez424 Posted March 13, 2009 #1103 Share Posted March 13, 2009 We will be on the mariner soon and I can't wait. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkid8 Posted March 30, 2009 #1104 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Has anyone use the running track? I've just started training for a race and the last time we cruised I wasn't running. Any feedback would be appreciated. I hate to do treadmill work, but I will if the track is onerous I will rather than give up the endorphins. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonocacyCruiser Posted March 30, 2009 #1105 Share Posted March 30, 2009 GKid8: Yes, the Mariner of the Seas has a two-lane track. It is a non-slip surface that is a little padded. As I recall, to do a mile requires 5 laps. The track gets crowded during the very popular Walk-A-Mile sessions. Although some people ran during that time, I don't think that it was safe for either walkers or runners. Unless you get some extended bad weather, there should be no need to use one of the treadmills in the gym. The gym is very well equipped, there always seemed to be equipment available. Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littledebi Posted March 30, 2009 #1106 Share Posted March 30, 2009 We have never had a room at the very back of the ship this time I got lucky (I hope) and got room 9692. Will there be much movement? We usually stay towards the back of the ship balcony room and never have been bothered by the slight motion, but does it make a difference being right at the back? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted March 30, 2009 #1107 Share Posted March 30, 2009 We have never had a room at the very back of the ship this time I got lucky (I hope) and got room 9692. Will there be much movement?We usually stay towards the back of the ship balcony room and never have been bothered by the slight motion, but does it make a difference being right at the back? Not that I have noticed. I've had rear facing cabins three times out of twelve cruises and while there is more movement, I don't think it is noticeable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaden1982 Posted March 30, 2009 #1108 Share Posted March 30, 2009 We have never had a room at the very back of the ship this time I got lucky (I hope) and got room 9692. Will there be much movement?We usually stay towards the back of the ship balcony room and never have been bothered by the slight motion, but does it make a difference being right at the back? LOVE the AFT of the ship --- I haven't noticed any more or less motion in the back compared to the middle -- never been up front! Although I like the motion of the ocean......;) :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littledebi Posted March 30, 2009 #1109 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Okay thank you all....I don't mind a little motion when I am trying to sleep, rock a bye baby to me!!!! Are the decks a bit bigger with aft rooms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuizer2 Posted March 30, 2009 #1110 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Okay thank you all....I don't mind a little motion when I am trying to sleep, rock a bye baby to me!!!!Are the decks a bit bigger with aft rooms? I assume you mean the balconies, and yes, they are a little deeper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted March 30, 2009 #1111 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Those aft balconies are MUCH larger than the side balconies. We always get an aft cabin for that reason. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaden1982 Posted March 30, 2009 #1112 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Okay thank you all....I don't mind a little motion when I am trying to sleep, rock a bye baby to me!!!!Are the decks a bit bigger with aft rooms? Yes the are!! :D We love the AFT. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littledebi Posted March 30, 2009 #1113 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Oh goodie goodie!!!!:D now here is another question, do they give you four chairs and a table? I read that you get two chairs and a lounger. If another couple join us they will be getting an inside cabin, so would be nice if we want to sit on our balcony. I am guessing just metion to our room steward and he will take care of that? Thanks for you help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaden1982 Posted March 30, 2009 #1114 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Oh goodie goodie!!!!:Dnow here is another question, do they give you four chairs and a table? I read that you get two chairs and a lounger. If another couple join us they will be getting an inside cabin, so would be nice if we want to sit on our balcony. I am guessing just metion to our room steward and he will take care of that? Thanks for you help. When we've had an AFT cabin sometimes we had 2 chairs and 2 loungers, sometimes 2 chairs and 1 lounger. Not sure if your cabin steward can take care of that or not.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littledebi Posted March 30, 2009 #1115 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Yea thanks Sharon well I have lots of time to look into that. ha ha ha I love your dancing tree! Too cute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaden1982 Posted March 30, 2009 #1116 Share Posted March 30, 2009 Yea thanks Sharon well I have lots of time to look into that. ha ha haI love your dancing tree! Too cute. You're very welcome. There are all sorts of pix of AFT cabins on webshots, take a looksee there and you may see your cabin. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkid8 Posted April 3, 2009 #1117 Share Posted April 3, 2009 GKid8:Yes, the Mariner of the Seas has a two-lane track. It is a non-slip surface that is a little padded. As I recall, to do a mile requires 5 laps. The track gets crowded during the very popular Walk-A-Mile sessions. Although some people ran during that time, I don't think that it was safe for either walkers or runners. Unless you get some extended bad weather, there should be no need to use one of the treadmills in the gym. The gym is very well equipped, there always seemed to be equipment available. Roger Thanks Roger! I'll avoid the Walk-A-Mile ;) . I'm kind of looking forward to running on that track almost as much as any other part of the cruise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliesMom Posted April 3, 2009 #1118 Share Posted April 3, 2009 We have never had a room at the very back of the ship this time I got lucky (I hope) and got room 9692. Will there be much movement?We usually stay towards the back of the ship balcony room and never have been bothered by the slight motion, but does it make a difference being right at the back? Here are some photos of 9692: http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1107871218036355651kPIOcA http://travel.webshots.com/photo/1077581072036355651LkeNHA http://travel.webshots.com/album/48328219CtbGLi?start=72 4 photos of the balcony Enjoy your aft cabin. I haven't had one yet, but some day very soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonocacyCruiser Posted April 3, 2009 #1119 Share Posted April 3, 2009 GKid8 wrote: I'm kind of looking forward to running on that track almost as much as any other part of the cruise. How about the climbing wall? Have you tried that? Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkid8 Posted April 3, 2009 #1120 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Hey Roger... No, I haven't tried the rock wall!~~ I wanted to last cruise but our timing was off. The weather, too crowded etc. But this trip we're planning on spending a lot more time on the ship than in the ports so if the wall is "open" then I'll be scrambling up! DH will have his feet firmly planted on the deck though. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MonocacyCruiser Posted April 4, 2009 #1121 Share Posted April 4, 2009 GKid8 wrote: No, I haven't tried the rock wall!~ Then you have a great opportunity to have fun ahead of you! My suggestion to you, your husband, and everyone else is to go to the climbing wall the first day and take a look at it. Find out when it will be opened up and then get there early. I'd like to point out a few things: There are many climbs on the wall ranging from easy to difficult. The easy climbs are as easy as climbing a ladder. If you can climb a ladder you can do the easy routes. Climbing is not necessarily about arm strength, I think that leg strength is more important. When you get better finger strength is the most important. It's not that scary, when you are climbing you are looking straight ahead and up, you will not have a sensation that you are up high any more than when you climb a flight of stairs at home. It's not dangerous, you are protected by a rope the whole time. I'd say that compared to taking a shower, walking around the pool, and eating at Johnny Rocket's, it's very, very safe. Except for minor cuts and scrapes, once you get on the wall I don't see how you could hurt yourself. Renato (pronounced Hen'-at-o), from Brasil, will get you set up, explain things to you, and watch out for you. I've seen him with kids, beginners, and experts and he's great with all of them. So, get out there the first day, do the easy climb, then if it was too easy, do the next hardest. Keep doing harder climbs until you find one that you can almost do. Then, every day keep trying until you can climb it and move on to the next hardest. I was surprised how far I progressed during my cruise and the climbing wall is one of the biggest reasons that I will choose Royal Caribbean for my next cruise. Have fun! Roger Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliesMom Posted April 5, 2009 #1122 Share Posted April 5, 2009 What a great explanation, thank you Roger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkid8 Posted April 5, 2009 #1123 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Thanks Roger! Can't wait to try it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mohavemommy Posted April 5, 2009 #1124 Share Posted April 5, 2009 Then you have a great opportunity to have fun ahead of you! My suggestion to you, your husband, and everyone else is to go to the climbing wall the first day and take a look at it. Find out when it will be opened up and then get there early. I'd like to point out a few things: There are many climbs on the wall ranging from easy to difficult. The easy climbs are as easy as climbing a ladder. If you can climb a ladder you can do the easy routes. I have never tried the rock wall... but after that explanation I just might! :eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rednancy1 Posted April 6, 2009 #1125 Share Posted April 6, 2009 I did the rock wall in 2005 on the Jewel OTS. :) I thought I was gonna die. :eek::eek::eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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