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On 7/1/2019 at 5:26 PM, scorpluvsdolphins said:

I had asked because I would have brought nicer clothes. The friend I was with was invited but couldn’t go as he didn’t bring any long pants. I had told him not to bother. If I had been given correct information, my friend would have loved being there with me. 

He will not ever get that chance again as he doesn’t have the income for suites and many ships stopped hosting. Doesn’t matter if it is the Captain, HD, or F&B. 

Information was wrong. 

This happened to us on a short 3 day cruise. We were invited to HD dinner and the men didnt have appropriate dress. 

Off the ship we go in Nassau and shopped for ties and dress shirts at a mens shop!!

one of our best cruise memories (the evening AND the frantic search for clothing 🤣)

On 7/9/2019 at 10:52 AM, John&LaLa said:

 

Pretty sure he's home right now

John Denton needs to come to Mariner❤️

We used points for OBC. When  we cancelled our hurricane cruise, we were able to transfer our OBC to our next cruise. 

I stayed on hold for a very....long....time

 but it happened!

We thought that credit was gone forever— but we will use it in Nov.  

We received ours within days (Mariner aug 30th)

have already booked a new cruise. That was an ordeal. Since we are sailing within 45 days, we had to pay for the cruise and then issued the future cruise credit to the card within 3-4 days. Feels shady— but I am watching my card to ensure full credit is issued

getting my onboard credit (150$) from our royal visa has proven to be more difficult. Was on hold an hour and a half while she was “waiting for a supervisor to approve it”. I am going to try again today

On ‎8‎/‎12‎/‎2019 at 4:36 PM, island lady said:

To those that say there is not...what is your experience on Mariner lately?  🤔🙄

 

OP...ignore those that state that.  While it is true it is unusual to have sandwiches in the DL (and sometimes even the coffee machine is not turned on)...but on Mariner they do it right.  You have excellent Tao the DL concierge to thank for that.  Had a variety of sandwiches available when we boarded.  Was a nice extra touch we did not expect. You will love Tao!  He is one of the best DL concierges I have met.  🙂 

We do love Tao, but understand that he is home being a "dad" currently :)

Thanks to all; We are going to check DL first, then head to Café Promenade if necessary!!!

Does anyone know if there is any food/sandwiches in the diamond lounge on embarkation day?  

The royal app says it is open for lunch from 11:00-2:00. I have never entered the lounge other than the evening hours. Curious if they are actually open. 

We avoid the windjammer on day one. Cafe promenade is our usual spot  

TIA

On mariner this weekend. Stayed in stateroom 1106. Seemed larger than most JS to me. Nice balcony with lounger, 2 chairs and sm table. My pic is with unmade bed, but maybe you will be able to get the idea   I used the walk in closet as a dressing rm  

We stayed in one of the new JS on deck 11.  Very convenient for the  solarium and pool activities. Very quiet, never saw anyone in the hall. Only a few rooms there. A little noise when we were on the balcony from the music by the pool but nothing too bad.   

On 5/21/2019 at 11:53 AM, marci22 said:

I think it's different to make fun of oneself vs others with that disability. 

On Carnival a few years ago, we heard the most offensive comedian.  He made fun of everyone...used stereotypes, especially picked on gays and African Americans.  When people started walking out, he would jump on them, name calling etc.  we were afraid to move-- it was really upsetting to me.  We actually told our transgender table mate not to go to the show, unless he was prepared for it. 

2019-- and this is acceptable??? 😢

BTW--In Ga, we cuss 😂😂

On 5/24/2019 at 10:00 PM, Cru1s1ng2009 said:

I hate the sales pitch and write on my form that I did not want any. that they can give me a card if they wish.  i feel like it ruins the spa treatment for me.  I did get a decent price though.  

have you had it before?

Years ago, before they started auto-tipping I would tell them "if you push your products on me, I will not tip you". Worked everytime!!!!

can someone tell me how to get to the prefences page to select these gifts

we are diamond plus, but I cant find the link anywhere

merionmom

clarea. Bob

can yall help?

One more questions please!  The wristbands include everything at Atlantis?  My 9 yr old wants to tackle the slides.  

Thanks...so they know folks do this and dont mind it?  

I thought we might want the room for rest and showers for the little guy.  

But not really necessary 

We are considering  booking a room at comfort suites near Atlantis during our June cruise to Nassau in order to use Atlantis amenities.

Since  check in time is at 3:00, will they let us use Atlantis prior to that time??  Not interested in spending the $ if we lose 1/2 the day.

Thanks for your comments, if you have done this!! 

Thanks!!!

We are sailing with  our eight yr old grandson next summer on Mariner. 

I have heard children are allowed in CL/SL, but not in DL.  Is this true?

we are diamond plus sailing in a Jr suite.  Please clarify for us!! 

To me, the extra cost of Disney was not worth it. All cruises to me are great cruises (Royal, Carnival and disney) but dollar for dollar disney didnt give us anything extra. However, IF you have little ones that love the kids club, maybe you would value it.

I disliked the fact that cabanas wasnt open as much as Windjammer...our family likes the. my time (my place) dining. Even my 7 yr old wants to return to Royal caribbean

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You will be spoiled forever!! Love the GS

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We have an afternoon on St Maarten--ship docks a little after noon--in late July. I've been all over the map on where to go bc I would like to get to the French side but was thinking that Orient would be too crowded and party feel. We'll have 2 young teens and a Nana. But your pictures look quiet. Will the beaches likely be packed by 1 when we would get there? We're not into shopping, and I'm worried Grand Case won't have enough of a beach and that Anse Mancel would take way too long to get to to be worth it. We'd want to be back on boat by around 5:30/6.

 

 

 

Is there a particular spot at Orient that anyone would recommend or is going to the beach that late in the day not a great idea in late July?

 

 

 

Thanks!

I like the area in front of KonTiki.

Most of these pics were taken on our land based vacation last June. It was around 8:30am, so that is why it looks empty. Cruise port days can get pretty crowded, but I dont view it was a "party" beach. I have

never seen any out of control behavior...Cant say that about too many

beaches at home [emoji12]

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Katy at Kontiki is wonderful..has a chalkboard with times available just sign up. She has a nice place, private but still can feel the breeze...heaven!

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Not a new beach bar, but still one of our favorites!!

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A few pics from our June 2016 visit