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

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 embarcation process was probably the best I've ever seen on any cruise ship

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

the food's better looks after escaping some aggressive sailing in the prominade which included multiple people asking us to make reservations at the chops Grill

Creator's Tips & Advice

Fly into Houston Hobby to avoid traffic to Galveston port
Prepay drink packages online before your cruise for better prices
Book your next cruise during your sailing to receive onboard credit
Transfer your booked cruise reservation to a travel agency for additional benefits
Take pictures of onboard photos with another phone to avoid paying for them

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Getting through security and embarkationEmbarkation process was efficient; security was quick
Finding activities on boardCheck the daily schedule and be prepared for limited nighttime options on older ships

Questions This Creator Answers

QIs Mariner of the Seas a good value for a 4-night cruise from Galveston?
QWhat are the pros and cons of sailing on an older Royal Caribbean ship?
QHow does the experience compare to newer ships like Independence of the Seas?

Topics Covered

Entertainment Nightlife3½ Sad BaconLoyalty Program3½ Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Sad BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconDining Buffet1 Happy BaconCabin Interior½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2½ Sad BaconShip Condition2 Sad Bacon

Port Highlights

Cozumel2½ Happy Bacon
Top: Nai Cokum private beach
Galveston4 Happy Bacon
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YouTube Video Description

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