The refurbished Mariner of the Seas is spectacular! From the new carpeting & furniture to brand new Sports Deck with Sky Pad & The Perfect Storm slide to added venues, such as the Bamboo Room and Playmakers, this ship rocks! The shows have also been upgraded and the food is outstanding in the main dining room, Windjammer and specialty restaurants.

Only negative is the elevators are slow and not completely upgraded. I highly recommend this ship for a quick but enjoyable vacation. The ports of call have plenty of activities and once CocoCay is completef, families will flock for this waterpark.

As usual, Chops Grille and Izumi were terrific specialty restaurants. My first time trying Jamie's Italian, which was also outstanding! Read more