Mariner of the Seas Review
4.5 / 5.0
WaveSplasher
10+ Cruises • Age 20s
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Sail Date: Dec 2015
Cabin: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Firstly, I didn't want to take this cruise nor this ship as there were a ton of bad reviews on the Mariner. But then a couple of people on Cruise Critic convince me to take the cruise so there you go.
Embarkation: The thing about Royal Caribbean Embarkation notice telling you to come at a designated time isn't enforced. It never was. Therefore, ignoring the notice, we arrived at the pier at around 10 am. Drop bags, through security and check in via the short Gold Line in 10 minutes. Brilliant. Just like how it should be done.
Then comes the waiting part. There was Ice Cold water provided and cups readily available. Lots of staff around to ask and check for information, guide you. An hour later, the line below at the check in counter went from short to really long. This is why you should come earlier so you can relax while waiting to board. Boarding was a total mess in Singapore.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Cabin E2
Once we get to our cabins which was a hump balcony. A class of stateroom that we have grown to love. A hump balcony that sticks out from the ship, so you could see two sides(Front and aft) The state of the balconies however were clearly in need of maintenance. Paint ripping off and the wood wasn't even polished. The light in the room kept flickering on and off later on in the cruise. But the staff managed to fix it. Good size room with a kettle and plenty of storage space. Good amount of power points as well. Lovely and comfortable bed. They were changing mattresses in Singapore after we return. Sigh RCL...
Port Reviews
Kelang (Kuala Lumpur)
There is really nothing to do in this Port unless you want to go out just to take pictures of the ship. Kuala lumpur is about 2 hours away if you take a Taxi that cost really expensive if you don't travel with many people . Like the CD said, this is a stay on ship Port. Though there is a free Wifi in the terminal.
If you have additional time, head to the Fort or even farther, the Town Hall, the clock tower for some nice pictures.
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