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My Most DISAPPOINTING Cruise: A 2024 Review of Mariner of the Seas

Road Warrior Rick
Road Warrior Rick
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👁️ 61K views📅 1 years ago⏱️ 37:49
What This Creator Said
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❤️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Spring · 4 nightsFrom GalvestonVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we picked this Royal Caribbean ship to celebrate my mom's birthday sadly the ship fell short for our special trip

the prominade just fell dead every night kind of dead for the first night this prominade there's no energy

the service we received was great with no complaints

the pizza is one of the good things on this ship it's actually really good

Creator's Tips & Advice

Fly into Houston Hobby instead of InterContinental to avoid traffic to Galveston port
Consider booking your next cruise through a travel agency to receive additional onboard credit
Take photos of onboard photos with another phone to avoid paying for them

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting a good value for the cruise priceConsider newer and larger ships for special trips, even if they cost more
Finding activities at nightBe prepared for potential boredom on older ships; plan alternative activities

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Mariner of the Seas a good value compared to newer Royal Caribbean ships?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on an older ship?
QHow does the experience differ when sailing from Galveston versus Miami?

Topics Covered

Loyalty Program2½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Sad BaconService Crew2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Sad BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Sad BaconDining Buffet1½ Happy BaconCabin Interior1 Happy BaconShip Condition2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Cozumel2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Nai Cokum private beach
Galveston1 Happy Bacon
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Sad Bacon — creators took issue with this
Meh — no strong opinion either way

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Join our Alaska 2026 Group Cruise: https://twr.tampacruiseplanners.com/GroupRegistrations/view/124458 Email me to book your next cruise: Ricky.Oneill@CruisePlanners.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/roadwarriorrickig FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/RickyCruisePlanners We review Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas, which departed from Galveston, TX for a 4 night cruise with 2 sea days and 1 stop in Cozumel. #marineroftheseas #royalcaribbean #royalcaribbeancruise #royalcaribbeancruiseship #cruisevlogger #cruiseship