Cpsjis Posted August 21, 2006 #1 Share Posted August 21, 2006 We had a great vacation aboard the Mariner last week. If you have any questions, I'd be glad to answer them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley-Davidson_Family Posted August 21, 2006 #2 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Quick question about the dining room the first night. This isn't for the fashion police. What were most people wearing on the first night? Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecraig929 Posted August 21, 2006 #3 Share Posted August 21, 2006 HI! i hope you had fun aboard the mariner! im going next month and i have a question. i was really excited that this ship isnt even 3 years old yet. i was just wondering if everything still smelled really new and if everything had that whole "newness" feel about it? just curious. also did you stay at a hotel before you cruised? we were going to try to stay somewhere where you could park your car and ride the hotel shuttle, but i think it may be just as cheap to get a room and then pay the money for leaving your car at the port...any suggestions? also-did you notice if the hotel shuttles had to wait in line with traffic or was there a special lane that they could access? just wondering if there was traffic at the port if we would be better off with a shuttle...thanks in advance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KMagz Posted August 21, 2006 #4 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Quick question about the dining room the first night. This isn't for the fashion police. What were most people wearing on the first night? Thanks. Hi -- I'm not the OP but was on Mariner just 2 weeks ago. We had early seating and the first night (since it was only 1 hour after sailaway) there were many in neat-looking shorts, etc.. and did not raise any eyebrows. Casual was the rule. Have fun. Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpsjis Posted August 21, 2006 Author #5 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Quick question about the dining room the first night. This isn't for the fashion police. What were most people wearing on the first night? Thanks. The first night is rather casual. For guys - casual dockers and golf shirts. For girls - Just about anything except flip-flops and t-shirts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpsjis Posted August 21, 2006 Author #6 Share Posted August 21, 2006 i was just wondering if everything still smelled really new and if everything had that whole "newness" feel about it? just curious. also did you stay at a hotel before you cruised? we were going to try to stay somewhere where you could park your car and ride the hotel shuttle, but i think it may be just as cheap to get a room and then pay the money for leaving your car at the port...any suggestions? also-did you notice if the hotel shuttles had to wait in line with traffic or was there a special lane that they could access? just wondering if there was traffic at the port if we would be better off with a shuttle...thanks in advance! The ship is in excellent condition. We took the same cruise two years ago and the ship looks the same to me. [I]We stayed at the Radisson resort by the port the night before the cruise but we did not leave our car there, so I can't be of much help there. I did notice that the suttles do a great job of getting people to and from the ship with little waiting. It cost $84 to park at the port for the week, so you can see which option is best for your budget.[/i] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTVOLS Posted August 21, 2006 #7 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Thank you for being willing to answer questions....:) There seem tobe differing responses about which nights were the formal nights and which night was lobster night...Since you are just back, I would love to know your experience. Thank you again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpsjis Posted August 21, 2006 Author #8 Share Posted August 21, 2006 There seem tobe differing responses about which nights were the formal nights and which night was lobster night...Since you are just back, I would love to know your experience. The second day of the cruise (Monday) is formal and so is the sixth day (Friday). Friday is also lobster night. P.S. I like your ID because I have family in TN although I'm a USC Gamecock all the way. Have a good season! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UTVOLS Posted August 21, 2006 #9 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Thank you for answering so quickly! Ditto for your season as well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo_London_Mum Posted August 21, 2006 #10 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Were there many kids onboard? Did you see many kids in the dining room? - were they well behaved?, lol, getting slightly worried my kids might play up a bit! my just turned 2 year old is a nightmare in restaurants right now! :eek: Thanks, Jo x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeandHer1968 Posted August 21, 2006 #11 Share Posted August 21, 2006 We just got off the Mariner yesterday and for the western route formal nites were Monday and Thursday.Lobster was Friday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
second honeymoon Posted August 21, 2006 #12 Share Posted August 21, 2006 What night was Caribbean night in the dining room??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpsjis Posted August 21, 2006 Author #13 Share Posted August 21, 2006 What night was Caribbean night in the dining room??? Wednesday is caribbean night. Can't tell you much about the menu b/c we ate at chops that night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
second honeymoon Posted August 21, 2006 #14 Share Posted August 21, 2006 What night was Caribbean night in the dining room??? Wednesday is caribbean night. Can't tell you much about the menu b/c we ate at chops that night. Yeah that's why I was wondering..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2cruz_74 Posted August 21, 2006 #15 Share Posted August 21, 2006 What nights are formal for eastern route? Which is caribbean night? Anyone know? :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SharonoftheSeas Posted August 21, 2006 #16 Share Posted August 21, 2006 Did you notice if there were any balcony divider door open?? I know on some ships the Capt. won't allow it. We will be on the Mariner next month with friends in the two cabins beside us. Would be nice to open the dividers. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecraig929 Posted August 21, 2006 #17 Share Posted August 21, 2006 thanks for the answers! another quickie-who is the current captain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MeandHer1968 Posted August 21, 2006 #18 Share Posted August 21, 2006 We were on the mariner last week and the 2 cabins next to us got them to open the divider. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harley-Davidson_Family Posted August 22, 2006 #19 Share Posted August 22, 2006 Thanks for the info. I'm just curious because since we will be driving straight there from PA we will be in our travel cloths. If I need to pack something in the carry on I will. Not that I care about the fashion police but I 'll be upset if I put my kids in dress cloths and all the other kids are in shorts! :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flybywire5 Posted August 22, 2006 #20 Share Posted August 22, 2006 We came off the Mariner on 08/13 and they opened the balcony dividers for us - no problem at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsFMarkB Posted August 22, 2006 #21 Share Posted August 22, 2006 So glad you had a great cruise! Could you please tell me if there was a "semi-formal" dress for some evenings? I haven't been able to find the answer. The last few ships we've been on (not RCI) have only had formal and "smart casual," nothing in between as there used to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
second honeymoon Posted August 23, 2006 #22 Share Posted August 23, 2006 We just got off the Mariner yesterday and for the western route formal nites were Monday and Thursday.Lobster was Friday What shore excursions did you do on the western route??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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