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  1. Wow this cruise looks awesome! My husband and I are trying to decide whether we should go on our first ever cruise and you may have just convinced me!

  2. Help! We are taking this cruise in two weeks, all of the beverage packages are so expensive…are there free beverages available through the day from for example a fountain drink machine? A coffee machine?

    1. Hi Laura, we have taken 2 cruises with Royal Caribbean, on the most recent one in May 2019, We checked with custom service and found out that we are allowed to hand carry onboard 12 total 16.9 ounce bottles of water per cabin.coffee, rea, soft drinks, water, juices are free during breakfast, lunch, dinner and the Royal promenade serronto serves pizza snake along with bevagage free

  3. Hi, I am planning this cruise for my family next month. Is this a good ship for kids I am taking two teenagers? And the CoCo Cay beach does it have activities without the new refurbished side?

    1. Hi there! The ship is great for teens, lots of fun activities like the basketball court, water slide and virtual reality game at the top. I just hung out on CocoCay, tanned and enjoyed the beach but there are excursions available and lots of activity on the island despite it being under construction. Hope this helps!

  4. Hi! We leave March 18 and this is our first cruise ever. We will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary. Is there a way we can let them know this ahead of time? Special seating at the specialty restaurants? Should we do the ultimate dining package or stick freebie places? Thanks

    1. If it’s a special trip I do recommend the upgrade in restaurants. Some of the places on board are really phenomenal fine dining experience. Izumi Hibachi and Jaime’s Italian were my favorites! And absolutely let them know. I would put that information if there’s a spot for comments on the check-in form and mention it to any crew members you see or your butler. Happy anniversary!

  5. Just wondering if you got seasick at all, or how the seas were on your trip.. Always so nervous about this!

    1. I had motion sickness meds just in case but generally I was OK, calm seas when I went (mid-July). It helps to have a balcony so you can get some fresh air as needed. Overall the ship is so large you barely notice it. You’re also off the ship for a good chunk of the day. You got this!

      1. I loved it, we did the exact same cruise different dates. I went for my 50 on Nov. 12 of 2018. I thought I was going to have to cancel. 2 months prior to that my husband became sickly. They promised me no need to cancel. We had never been on a cruise. When we got there they had a wheelchair waiting, took our whole group through customs and went straight to our room.They had a refridg for his meds, extension cord for his machine. They even said I can bring him food from the buffet area. During drill they allowed him to sit on the steps. They went above and beyond. Thanks Mariner of the Seas. Scored a 100 on dealing with medical needs. Going again in January.

  6. All. Royal Caribbean. Cruise ships are awesome. I just came off my. 31 cruise with them. Next year I’m on liberty of the seas. Out of Texas. I love. I get the VIPs all the time. I’m. Happy all the time

  7. I’ve headed up 3 groups before. 3 had 56 people and this on on September will have 36. All of them has been with this cruise line. Others may be different but everyone always enjoy this one but it will be the first on Mariner of the Sea. Expecting a wonderful vacation.

  8. We are going from sep 9th to 13th from port canaveral . Celebrating my 15th anniversary from the week before as well as my birthday . Cant wait .

  9. Hello. I’m planning to go on cruise next year with hubby and 2 kids on a budget. Where can we stay to avoid motion sickness and less noise? thank you

    1. If you can swing it, aim for a room with a balcony! Otherwise window room and some motion sickness meds just in case. I also like to look for the last room in a row to at least avoid neighbors on one side.

  10. My very first cruise ever, and I’m in Mariner of the Seas Sept 23-27 and I’m so looking forward to some fun as well as relaxation!! I’m so nervous though, as I don’t know what to do or where to go when I first board the ship!! Please help, lol.

    1. That’s the best problem to have! I recommend walking around the ship your first night just to get an idea of where things are. They also have an activities calendar daily so have a look and see what interests you. Staff members can direct you further and each floor has an interactive map to help orient you. You’ll have a great time!

  11. I lovee cruise with you all I have the best time my first time on going I went last weekend I have alsome time didn’t want to get off thank you all for everything and also you guys for transportation the people from Freeport to Nassau Bahamas excellent jobs well done be blessed Roya carribean staffs and crews member

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