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Can’t Believe They Allow This On A Royal Caribbean Cruise Ship! Future Of Cruising Has Changed

Kyle Pallo
Kyle Pallo
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👁️ 60K views📅 3 years ago⏱️ 27:01

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the final day of a five day cruise aboard the Mariner of the Seas. The video highlights various ship amenities and experiences, including the high speed Starlink internet service and the Izumi sushi restaurant, where the creator recommends the firecracker shrimp. The group explores the ship's upper decks, noting the windy conditions and the scenic views from the wavefront. The creator also addresses practical cruise details, such as the twenty five dollar fee for unreturned towels and a confusion regarding double gratuity charges at guest relations. The itinerary includes watching a men's belly flop competition and attending the Quest game show in Studio B. The creator describes the game show as a raunchy, adult oriented event involving clothing swaps and provocative challenges. The video concludes with a final dinner in the main dining hall and a reflection on the ship's well maintained condition, with the family expressing interest in a future Disney cruise.

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
Creator RecommendsCruise Vlog🥉Knowledgeable Creator
👶 Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean · Winter · 5 nightsFrom Port CanaveralFirst-Time Cruiser

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

Creator's Key Takeaways

I cannot believe they have this on a Royal Caribbean ship

the future of cruising has definitely changed thanks to starlink

this ship is in very good condition for how old this ship is

I would rate it a 10 because of all the activities the music the food the excursions and just the relaxation

Creator's Tips & Advice

Get Wi-Fi for content creators, but consider one device to save money
Return towels to avoid a $25 fee per towel
Order multiple appetizers or mains if you want, you don't have to finish them

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Never experienced the quest game showAttend the show, it's fun but can get raunchy
First cruise in over 30 yearsEnjoy the activities, food, and relaxation

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the quest game show on Royal Caribbean?
QHow is the Wi-Fi speed on the ship?
QWhat is the condition of the Mariner of the Seas ship?

Topics Covered

Wifi Connectivity4½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities3½ Happy BaconService Crew3 Happy BaconValue Pricing2½ Happy BaconShip Condition3 Happy BaconPool Deck2½ Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2 Happy BaconEntertainment Shows3½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Port Canaveral3½ Happy Bacon
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