We chose the Mariner of the Seas because the ship had recently been refurbished and this was the first "large ship" to sail the three day itinerary from Miami. While in college, I had worked on cruise ships. We have gone on many cruises with multiple cruise lines.

The embarkation was very smooth and organized. Our cabin was ready at 1. The Bedroom Steward was outstanding. The Windjammer was very crowded and they had to make multiple announcements for passengers to please leave to make room for others. Throughout the cruise, the facilities seemed INADEQUATE FOR THE NUMBER OF PASSENGERS ( the pools and deck chairs). For serious swimmers,there was no pool.

Although the dining room menu was similar to the Enchantment of the Seas, the taste and presentation was better on the Enchantment of the Seas. Perhaps the size of the and the number of passengers made a difference ( or the master chef?)? Read more