Mariner of the Seas Review

Aussie family loves Royal

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wombat2
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

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Sail Date: Oct 2010
Cabin: Superior Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Traveled with children

We are an Australian family and this cruise was our third and last leg of our American Californian holiday and it was the best way to finish it off.

Through cruise critic we were able to get some great ideas. We had a precruise stay at the Doubletree San Pedro and were extremely happy. We booked a harbour view room as I thought we could see the cruise ship, this was not the case but the room and service were great and it was so convenient with the complimentary shuttle. The embarkation was sooo easy. We arrived at about 11.30 and there was no waiting at all. We had our seapass already to go. We should have taken a small carry on bag with us on board with fragile items in it as the loading up of the bags is pretty full on but we had no breakages and no problems. We went straight to the Windjammer and secured a table (just) and enjoyed a beautiful lunch. It was my husbands first cruise on Royal and he has heard me rave about them for the last two years so I was really pleased to see that the ship was spotless and the cruise staff were all fantastic.

Our room was a balcony (how cool) and it was great. We had our 24yr old son with us and our 17yr old daughter so the cabin was way small for the four of us but that was our budgetary choice. Our steward was five stars. She was so quiet, unobtrusive and super efficient. We had My time dining which I would definitely do again. Even though we seemed to always get there at 6.10, we didn't feel the pressure of having to be there at a certain time. Our staff at the table were excellent. The only hiccup we had was the bar service.....it was almost non existent and because the food waiters were so efficient, our predinner drink normally became a desert drink! It was only one particular drink staff that was the problem and when my husband made a little noise, the head waiter was so efficient in rectifiying the problem it was a bit embarrasing, but in an excellent way. Our 24yr old had the cruise of his life and loved it. Our 17yr old became sick on board and we had to use the medical facilities on board. The Doctor we saw was fantastic, lovely and kind. It cost us $500!!!!!!!but that's what Insurance is for. She found the teen club was really great for meeting new people and she met some great friends. She has cruised before with Royal and others and found the staff for the teenagers sat back a lot more and let the kids organise themselves. This was a bit disappointing for her as normally they get involved, dance and play games with them.

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Superior Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony

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