Mariner of the Seas Review

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Mexican Riviera Spring Break Review

Review for the Mexican Riviera Cruise on Mariner of the Seas
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lwake
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Apr 2009
Traveled with children

This was my 4th cruise - 1st time on Royal Caribbean. There was always something to do for every age at all times - did not have time to do and see it all! OVERALL: Great cruise although the last 2 days at sea were VERY cold and rocky - they even closed the pool. I heard that other people experienced that as well. Dont know if it is just the time of year or the speed to get back or just normal for that area.HIGHLIGHTS::- SEDAR - We attended the Sedar with 150 people. It was absolutly beautiful! Beautiful sunset. Definately a memorable one!- SHOWS - Do NOT miss the Fairwell Variety show, Ice Under the Big Top, Ivan Pecel Juggler was hysterical or QUEST. The Magic show was a little hokey. Two of the singing shows looked like they were lip synching part of it.- KIDS CLUB - 9-11 was good but didnt start until day 2. Some of the counselors we a little rough on my daughter who missed me and they said I will come back when I want. They also were not going to let my daughter perform in the talent show which stressed her out. 12-15 was a little confusing as to place/activity/time - we had to hunt them down.My 13 year old missed the Day 1 night meeting which really set the tone/clicks for inclusion.- COMEDY LIVE - good shows in the lounge but I wish we didnt have to have advanced tickets. Rondell Sheridan (That's So Raven) was the headliner. - CRAFTER'S CLASS - was great and we made a card!- STOPS - Cabo: Went on Torfula ship and on the beach, Mazatlan: rented the trolley tour, Puerto V: private taxi - DANCE - we took a hiphop class which was fun! - INTERNET - easy to use, not crowded- CRUISE DVD - neat idea although we did not buy it - sure made me wish we saw QUEST!- FOOD - used My Time Dining which was great! Originally scheduled for 830 seating.we ate all breakfast/lunch in the Windjammer - great food, kids liked going to Cafe Promenade for late snacks.- HOUSEKEEPING - ok- GYM - packed on day 1 & 2- ICESKATING - awesome but you must sign up EARLY for each session or wait for someone to not show- ROCKCLIMBING -  great

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Great view with the balcony. Too cold to sit outside. Do not think the housekeeping really paid too much attention to some details here/there. Our room was decorated ($31 worth) for my daughter's 10th birthday! She loved it!

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