Mariner of the Seas

[Free Water]

Wasn't sure whether to post here or in first time cruiser forum.  We're sailing on Mariner this summer; staying in a suite and I have some questions about suite perks.  On embarkation day, is there a restaurant open for suite guests for lunch or do we go to the Windjammer?

 

I understand there's a suite lounge, do they have soda/pop in there?  Water?  Or should we plan to carry on some  soda/pop and water?

 

Lastly, just started reading about the Key.  Sounds like it overlaps a lot of what is already included with a suite (except for maybe lunch at Chops and restricted access to Flowrider).  That's not so much of a question as it is a comment.

 

If we wanted to book private time on Flowrider, can we do that?  And if so, do we do that before the cruise or once on board?

 

Thanks in advance for anyone who has answers. 

[39august]

No special lunch. The lounge is open 24/7 but soda and bottles of water are only available during the "cocktail hour", typically 5-8:30. And depending on the concierge, you may or may not be allowed to take the drinks out of the suite lounge. There is a coffee machine that is available for specialty coffees, usually working from 7 or so AM until the wee houts.. Those you can take out of the lounge if you wish. There are also many teas and hot chocolate packs in the suite lounge  A rather lavish continental breakfast is in the lounge every morning and appetizers during the cocktail time. There will probably be a suite lunch or brunch one day You can book private flo-rider time while on board. 

[Clarea]

On embarkation day, you can go to Windjammer,  Cafe Promenade, or the Dog House.

 

Suite Lounge has beverages during the evening 3.5 hour cocktail period.