Mariner of the Seas | Royal Caribbean | Ship Rating & Review | Is Mariner worth the money?
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The creators provide a comprehensive review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas following a five night Western Caribbean cruise in April 2025. They evaluate the Voyager class ship across five specific categories: ship layout and amenities, food and beverage, entertainment, maintenance and cleanliness, and value for money. The reviewers note that while the ship layout is efficient, certain areas like the gym, spa, and kids clubs feel dated. They praise the entertainment as the strongest category, highlighting the ice skating shows and various daily activities. Regarding dining, they found the food quality high but noted a lack of variety in complimentary options and bar menus. While the ship shows signs of age through broken fixtures and rust, the creators emphasize that the vessel remains very clean. Ultimately, they conclude that despite being an older ship that faces competition from newer Oasis and Icon class vessels, the Mariner of the Seas offers good value for the money, earning an overall rating of 3.75 out of 5.
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Overall, the food was very good aboard Mariner of the Seas, and we had fantastic service in the main dining room every time we went.
In our opinion, this is probably Mariner of the Seas strongest category.
So overall, a 3.75 is a pretty good score for a 22year-old Voyager class ship and we think you would probably have a really good time sailing on it.
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