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96 hours on the Cheapest Royal Caribbean Cruise!!

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Editorial Summary

The creators document a four night budget friendly cruise on Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas, traveling to the Bahamas. They begin by detailing their embarkation at Port Canaveral and provide a tour of their spacious ocean view balcony stateroom. Throughout the trip, they explore various ship amenities including the casino, the gym, and the pool deck. The creators highlight their experiences with specialty dining, specifically praising Chops Grille and Isumi, while expressing dissatisfaction with the Windjammer buffet due to crowds and food quality. They also visit Perfect Day at CocoCay and a resort in Nassau, noting that while the weather was occasionally rough due to seasonal storms, the overall experience remained enjoyable. The video concludes with a summary of their findings, noting that while the ship is older and the staterooms could benefit from refurbishment, the specialty dining and private island excursions offer significant value for the price.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Mariner of the Seas
Seriously Tasty
All-time creator consensus for Mariner of the Seas
A Nibble

This review is more positive than the all-time creator consensus.

What This Creator Said
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❀️ Best for CoupleCaribbean · Winter · 4 nightsFrom Port CanaveralVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

this was our very first cruise ever back in 2019 it's a great beginner starter Cruise cuz it's a smaller ship

I was actually very surprised with this cruise because of how much fun we had on this sailing!

the food was really good too yes those mozzarella steaks m the cheeseburger The Shack burger that was good the chicken sandwich oh man

I highly recommend the specialty dining aboard any world Caribbean cruise ship it was just so much fun

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Ask your stateroom host for a mattress topper if the bed is too firm
βœ“Order room service at least once for a true treat
βœ“Use the stairs as much as possible to balance the delicious food

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Motion sickness from rough seas β€” The ship was rocky due to off-season weather, but it was manageable and even helped with sleep
Not knowing what to expect on a cruise β€” This is a great beginner starter cruise because it's a smaller ship and less overwhelming

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the experience like on a budget-friendly Royal Caribbean cruise?
QIs the Mariner of the Seas a good ship for first-time cruisers?
QWhat are the dining options and quality on this cruise?
QWhat is the weather like when cruising in November?
QWhat activities and entertainment are available on the ship?

Topics Covered

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Port Highlights

Nassau3 Happy Bacon
Port Canaveral2Β½ Happy Bacon
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