Royal Caribbean International
Mariner of the Seas Cruise Review
Eastern and Western Caribbean - Back-to-Back
Win Robertson
Age: 53
Occupation: telecommunications operator
Number of Cruises: 2
Sailing Date: November 26th, 2005
This was our first cruise but certainly not our
last - the lottery has become an even more regular itinerary in our home since
the cruise in the hope we can take even more.
It was fantastic - having never been on one before we were all very skeptical as
to what to expect and all the pre-reviews, brochures, etc can never put into
words the fantastic experience that you will get especially with someone as good
as Royal Caribbean,
The ship was terrific, entertainment, food, staff, accommodation, nothing was
too much trouble - even the weather was on our side.
The ship is so first class and on the night that you are presented with all the
wonderful food artistry, ice sculptures, etc, you could only liken it to a top
class hotel that would cost an absolute fortune to stay there and you would
never feel as comfortable as you did on this ship.
The atmosphere was so friendly, first rate service and style but with no
stuffiness whatsoever.
We were happy to dress up on the few occasions that were formal evenings and
thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere on the royal promenade - watching the
different styles and seeing something which unfortunately is so alien to normal
life these days. Beats jeans and trainers any day.
Without boring you, if you want to try it, then don't be put off by negative
thoughts, book, go and you will have a fantastic time. We did and we will be
back next year