Mariner of the Seas Review

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Needs a revamp

Review for Asia Cruise on Mariner of the Seas
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6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Mar 2014

Having read some negative reviews about the Asian cruises on Mariner, I can truelly say some are justified, but other not.I have just returned from 2 back to back cruises out of Singapore - a 5 night to Bangkok & back and a 8 night from Singapore to Shanghai. On the 5 nighter, there were probably about 80% Asians, but on the 8 nighter, the reverse (mostly Aussies, Brits and Germans). Quite a relief not having the very loud and constant "OMG" in your ears!!!.

The food was varied, although mostly the same each day and I found a lack in fresh and varied salads and cold meats. The Toast at Breakfast was inedible - so hard, you couldn't even cut it. The pre-prepared Omelettes were a bit of a let down. I have only previously cruised with NCL and Orient Lines and there you had your Omelette prepared infront of you to your taste. Having said that, no one went hungry. The alternate dining venues were quite over priced especially Chops Grill (seeing as the New York Strip steak was available in the Main Dining Room at no extra cost). We did however enjoy Giovanni's Table where the service and food were excellent. It would seem that RCCL are not as fussy on clendiness in the Buffet (Windjammer) other lines, as there were no spoons in the Chilli Sauce on the tables and people were using their licked forks to spoon on the sauce on their food. There was also rather a lax attitude to the hand sanitiser. People were also filling their own drinking bottles from the water cooler. Seating in the Winjammer during all meals was a nightmare - extremely difficult to find a table.

The My Time Dining in the Main Dining Room was very good. Our Assistant Waiter , Simon was very good. The food was also varied and very tasty

Cabin Review

Very spacious cabin, with ample cupboard space and enough hangers. Balcony never washed and balastrade sticky. Bathroom and balcony need a paint. Mattrass firm and bedding clean. Cabin lacks a coffee maker - having to order from Room service is a no no. Cabin Attendant Eric was great

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