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FIRST Cruise In 30 YEARS! Boarding Royal Caribbeans Mariner Of The Seas!

Kyle Pallo
Kyle Pallo
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πŸ‘οΈ 82K viewsπŸ“… 3 years ago⏱️ 24:22

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Editorial Summary

The creator documents the beginning of a family cruise aboard Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas, highlighting the experience of their father, who has not been on a cruise ship since 1993. The video follows the family through the boarding process at Terminal 5, noting the efficiency of the line despite a scheduled later boarding time. The creator provides technical details about the ship, mentioning its 2003 launch and a significant 2018 refurbishment. After boarding, the group explores the ship's amenities, including the Promenade, where they sample free food like pizza and cookies. The narrative follows the family as they reunite with other members, tour their stateroom located at the back of the ship, and enjoy various beverages. The creator also shares a cautionary note regarding a shuttle service from the airport to Port Canaveral, which the family found inefficient. The video concludes with the family settling into their room and the father expressing his excitement and satisfaction with the modern ship compared to his previous experiences.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

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

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What This Creator Said
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πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Caribbean Β· 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

my dad has not cruised in over 30 years since 1993 has not been on a cruise ship but today we are changing that

this is our first family vacation ever on a cruise ship

I'm excited 30 inch spanking can't wait either can I let's go let's go it's good to be back on another Royal ship

we're really kind of just sitting here and waiting for our rooms to be ready hopefully it's ready before two

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Show up early to the terminal to see if you can board early
βœ“Use the tongs for cookies at the buffet

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Not knowing how to navigate the ship β€” Follow the signs and ask crew for help; it's easy to find your way

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is it like to cruise after 30 years?
QHow does the Mariner of the Seas compare to older ships?

Topics Covered

Embarkation3Β½ Happy BaconService Crew4 Happy BaconShip Condition3Β½ Happy BaconCabin Balcony4 Happy BaconDining Buffet3Β½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy BaconKids Family3 Happy BaconCrowd Capacity2Β½ Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Port Canaveral3 Happy Bacon
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