39august Posted May 19, 2012 #1 Share Posted May 19, 2012 OK the TA is over. Where are the Mariner reviews? Come on folks, give us a run down of the new features on Mariner! Is the Diamond Louge where 19th Hole used to be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weliketocruise86 Posted May 20, 2012 #2 Share Posted May 20, 2012 OK the TA is over. Where are the Mariner reviews? Come on folks, give us a run down of the new features on Mariner! Is the Diamond Louge where 19th Hole used to be? I don't know, I'm waiting too (im)patiently :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted May 20, 2012 #3 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I wasn't on the TA but I read on another thread that the DL is where the 19th Hole was. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rharvey999 Posted May 20, 2012 #4 Share Posted May 20, 2012 That is where they used to handle the Diamond reception each evening on the Explorer, but the 19th Hole stayed basically the same the rest of the day. It would be nice to have a fairly exclusive place on the Mariner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ned11 Posted May 20, 2012 #5 Share Posted May 20, 2012 I travel on the Mariner in less than 3 weeks and thought I would see a review by now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
littlesteelo Posted May 20, 2012 #6 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Perhaps all the passengers have disappeared... That's what you get for booking the first cruise out after drydock :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted May 21, 2012 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2012 I just posted a dry dock update in another thread. Just off Mariner (as of last week) and home from some days in Rome. Look for other thread related to Mariner. But Yes, 19th Hole was converted to crowded Diamond Lounge. Some work was still being done but mostly it was done before sailing and Mariner was very nice. Bigger issue than the work was 1/3 of staff was new to working cruise ships and very obviously not fully trained. But they seemed to catch on over the course of the two weeks. MUCH longer and detailed cruise review (with pics) as soon as I can get it done. Half written now and still unloading pics from cameras. Stay tuned. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCKG Posted May 21, 2012 #8 Share Posted May 21, 2012 We sail in less than 6 weeks and we too want to know where the DL will be located? Also, the RCI Mariner of the Seas web page shows Portofino and Giovanni's Table Italian restaurant in the Dining Options - does it have both or have they added Giovanni's and failed to remove Portofino's?? http://www.royalcaribbean.com/findacruise/ships/class/ship/home.do?shipCode=MA Can't wait to see a review or two... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldandslow Posted May 21, 2012 #9 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks, and looking forward to reading the review. One question ... I have read on other threads that although there was a Diamond lounge/club that it was still more like a Diamond event - not like a true Diamond lounge with mixed drinks and hot/cold appetizers. Can you commment on what was served in the lounge? I just posted a dry dock update in another thread. Just off Mariner (as of last week) and home from some days in Rome. Look for other thread related to Mariner. But Yes, 19th Hole was converted to crowded Diamond Lounge. Some work was still being done but mostly it was done before sailing and Mariner was very nice. Bigger issue than the work was 1/3 of staff was new to working cruise ships and very obviously not fully trained. But they seemed to catch on over the course of the two weeks. MUCH longer and detailed cruise review (with pics) as soon as I can get it done. Half written now and still unloading pics from cameras. Stay tuned. ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted May 21, 2012 Author #10 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Giovani's Table is in the space that was Portofino. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted May 21, 2012 #11 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Thanks, and looking forward to reading the review. One question ... I have read on other threads that although there was a Diamond lounge/club that it was still more like a Diamond event - not like a true Diamond lounge with mixed drinks and hot/cold appetizers. Can you commment on what was served in the lounge? Sorry, just barely Platinum so not worthy of entry. I can ask some of our Roll Call people. Yes, Giovanni's Table replaced Portofino. I had been aprehensive of the change to a more casual environment but it is still a nice and classy atmosphere and service was excellent. One hitch was that although I had made online reservations (and thus paid in advance) both times we ate there we were given slip with charge for $20 each ($40 total) and had to have them re-ring it as zero (with place to add extra tip on the slip). But first time the $40 ended up on the SeaPass account and it took until the end of the cruise (and printing emailed receipt for pre-purchase) to get it removed from them account. So for awhile at least, until they iron out the bugs, be sure to check the slips if pre-reservation had been made. One thing we did not try, and now regret, was trying GT for lunch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEELYNCRUZER Posted May 21, 2012 #12 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Do they have a Park Cafe on the Freedom? They do on the Oasis class and just added it to the Brilliance. They hyave the best hand cut roast beef I have ever had. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
39august Posted May 21, 2012 Author #13 Share Posted May 21, 2012 All Diamond Lounges offer the same amenities as Concierge Lounges and are often much nicer spaces with views. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devoted2royal Posted May 21, 2012 #14 Share Posted May 21, 2012 Do they have a Park Cafe on the Freedom? They do on the Oasis class and just added it to the Brilliance. They hyave the best hand cut roast beef I have ever had. When did they add it to brilliance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEELYNCRUZER Posted May 22, 2012 #15 Share Posted May 22, 2012 A few months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WEELYNCRUZER Posted May 24, 2012 #16 Share Posted May 24, 2012 My t/a contacted RCCL. They don't have the Park Cafe on the freedom class yet. Bummer we will be on it in January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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