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MARINER OF THE SEAS
PHOTO TOUR AND COMMENTARY CONTENTSOverview
Pools Sports and Open Decks Spa Shops and Other Public Areas Bars and Lounges Entertainment Dining (Main Dining Room) Dining (Casual) Specialty Restaurants Exterior Photos 
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Above: Running along much of the center line of the ship is the Royal Promenade. If Mariner is a city at sea, this is her main street with shops, bars and cafes. It is also an entertainment venue with theme parties.
Below: At either end of the Royal Promenade are atriums, which rise up through the ship to the open decks on top. 
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OVERVIEWMariner of the Seas is the fifth ship built in Royal Caribbean's Voyager class. Her sisters are Voyager of the Seas, Explorer of the Seas, Adventure of the Seas and Navigator of the Seas.
The Voyager class ships are impressive ships. Although they are no longer the largest cruise ships in the world, they are still cities at sea. And they are well-equipped cities offering a variety of choices with regard to dining, entertainment, and sports activities. The passenger flow is good so that while there are a lot of people aboard, it does not feel overcrowded, especially once you get to know the various alternatives the ship has to offer. Like her sisters, Mariner is a family-friendly ship with extensive facilities for young people. It is also geared toward physically-active adults. However, that does not mean you have to have kids and be a participatory sports enthusiast to enjoy the ship. While there is not much in the way of enrichment programming, Mariner's entertainment offerings, dining choices and service have earned the ship more mature fans who just want to enjoy a relaxing but entertaining cruise. Mariner, along with sister Voyager, was selected to popularize the Royal Caribbean name in Asia. As a result, Mariner spent five years cruising in Asian waters. In 2018, Royal Caribbean brought her back to the United States. Along the way, she had an extensive refit in Spain. It added new sports facilities and dining venues and generally refreshed the ship. |
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The decor of Mariner was originally Las Vegas shock and awe. However, following the 2018 refit, the ship is somewhat quieter than before. Mariner has an extensive art collection primarily featuring contemporary works.
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Above left: The Guest Services Desk.
Above right: The shore excursions desk. Right: The Next Cruise Office sells future Royal Caribbean, Azamara and Celebrity cruises. |
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Cruise ship photo tour and commentary - - Royal Caribbean - - Mariner of the Seas - - Overview