I chose this short cruise from Port Canaveral because a friend of mine was heading down there for job training, and we wanted a quick look at the newly renovated Coco Cay island. I'll break down my review into several parts: The ship, the cabin and steward, the food, the bars and service, and Coco Cay itself. We also went to Nassau but I think Nassau is terrible so I won't let that be part of my review.
THE SHIP:
As most of you know it's newly renovated and the Mariner now has some new features like an escape room, laser tag, the Bamboo room, etc. It's a beautiful ship with a wonderful Royal Promenade where I honestly spent too much time in the bars, haha! My friend and I did the escape room and liked that alot, I think it's worth the extra cost of about $20 per person. I also liked how the ship didn't feel too huge, and you got to see the same people wandering around regularly. I like to interact with folks so getting to know the people on even a short cruise for me is nice.
If you like interiors you'll be fine. I'd never done one before and it turns out I don't like them. I feel like I'm in a prison cell. Also, when I'm drinking I can NEVER seem to get these rooms cold enough for me to be comfortable at night sleeping.
Nassau is terrible I have no idea why cruise lines keep going there. I got offered drugs the first 5 steps out of the gate at the port, no lie. The people aren't friendly, and I feel like everyone is out there to gouge you in the shopping areas.
Highly recommend it. They've created an island theme park in the Caribbean and it's every bit as cool as what you see on TV.