We just got back from our 2nd time on the Mariner of the Seas, and had a great time. We were on the ship back in 2005, and the ship is still in as great of condition now as it was 3 years ago!
EMBARKATION. 1 word, WONDERFUL!!! We got to the pier at 1050, and never really stopped moving, boarded at 11am! Windjammer opened at 1130, but had to wait until 1 to get into our rooms. changed (swimming suits were in carryon) and went to pool/hot tubs.
CRUISE/CRUISE STAFF: Cruise Director was Drew Devine. He was Ok/Good, but definitely not the best we have seen, but again, nowhere near the worst. A few of the other cruise staff members were WONDERFUL, Very Funny.