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Attention to detail distinguishes Regent Seven Sea Cruises™ and the exceptional suites on Seven Seas Mariner®. With our all-inclusive fares, every guest enjoys spacious closets, well-appointed bathrooms and a private balcony with views of the shimmering sea.
Soothing colors accented by appealing patterns and textures dominate the interiors of Seven Seas Mariner®. The common spaces offer everything from wide-open views on the upper deck to intimate tables for bridge in the Card Room.
A few days ago we finished a 17 night cruise on the Mariner from Miami to Rio, which actually was the first leg of the 2025 World Cruise. We did this as a "test drive" of the Mariner since we had never been on her and are planning to do the 2026 World Cruise with Regent. As a quick summary, she passed with flying colors and we're excited to do our first World Cruise on her next year! For background on us, we love to cruise and over the last two years have done cruises across many of the major cruise lines - Regent (5), Silversea (2), Seabourn (2), Oceania (1), Explora Journeys (1), Atlas (2 expeditions - Antarctica and the Arctic), HAL (2), Celebrity (2), Royal (1) and NCL (1). Just giving that context to say that we feel we know cruise ships and feel comfortable sharing our opinion. And while we've been on some of the newest ships lately (Grandeur and Silver Ray) we actually like the older ships like Mariner and Navigator (our favorite). To us it's more about the feel you get from the crew and what we call the "vibe" on the ship and Mariner had a great one. We had some concerns going in given some of the recent reviews on Mariner and comments we've read on this board but our experience was really good. I'll highlight our thoughts below: We were in a Category E Concierge Suite on the 8th deck What we felt Mariner did well: The crew - Rivy, our room steward was better than any butler we've ever had always anticipating our every need and supplying it; Dennis, our waiter at Compass Rose most nights was so friendly and efficient; Luis the Executive Concierge answered all the questions I had about our upcoming world cruise as well as other items; Andrew Galler was the cruise director and was funny and talented and did his own show one night which was very good; the various bar tenders, waiters, sommeliers, reception desk, destination services and others were always cheerful and willing to help and provide great customer service. They all provided that great vibe we like. Food - We never had a bad meal; Compass Rose with its changing menu and everyday lobster and filet mignon option is in our opinion the finest main dining room at sea; Prime 7 for us was excellent; Sette Mari was also good; the fresh fish option at La Veranda for lunch every day was nice along with all their other options; the pool grill was good for a quick burger or hot dog; the afternoon tea was always tasty with nice music; the room service always came on time and hot (even the soup). Entertainment - We felt they really shined here; We enjoyed every show and thought they brought in some great talent; the MidAtlantic Men were three male singers who were funny and talented; Levent a comedian/magician was good; Lisa-Marie Holmes was a female singer with an amazing voice singing Streisand and other Icons; her significant other, Josh Henderson did a Queen tribute and nailed it and also did a Rock Legends show that was good; the two of them also performed together and did a great show; Mark Palmer a comedian was very funny; Greg Rodman, a guitarist, did two shows and made that guitar sing; the RSSC orchestra always accompanied the shows and also did evening shows in the Horizon Lounge and were really tight; the Regent singers and dancers were all very talented and performed well; the Krew Kapers show put on by the crew was excellent as always; one of the enrichment speakers was Terry Bishop and he was so funny and probably the best speaker we've had on our journeys; they did Karaoke several nights and that was fun and really packed. What we felt Mariner could improve on: - The enrichment speakers talks can't be viewed on demand on your TV and there's no schedule to know when they're on; so if you miss one, you just have to be lucky to find it while it's playing on your cabin TV - The music selection on the TV is not the greatest; there are many genres to pick from but many of them don't align to the music that's played - The piano player in the Mariners Lounge was a great pianist but we felt his singing was not as strong - The Duo in the Stars Lounge was not strong and most nights very few people were there after dinner - While we were excited to visit Devil's Island off French Guiana (think the movie Papillion), we felt Regent should have provided a map of the island to help navigate it - We feel the end of cruise survey should be able to be done post cruise after you get home, not taking time up during your cruise to provide feedback; as a positive, I must say they personally responded to us when we gave feedback on the mid cruise survey so that was nice - None of the above were major and would prevent us from sailing Mariner again Bottom-line is we loved the Mariner and can't wait to take her around the world next year for 154 days! If anyone would like to read my daily summary of this cruise (as well as all our other cruises) with pictures of food, menus, ports, etc. go to my travel blog at:the wandering italian dot com Happy Sailing!
I had high expectations for my first time on RSSC. In fact, I have booked this same ship to Tahiti from Hawaii next year. The trip, however, was only average. You cannot control mediocre weather, but the ports weren’t the best on the itinerary—I don’t know who chose Kingston, Jamaica—and the ship just left a lot to be desired. The crew are excellent and did a wonderful job maintaining a 23 year old ship, but the ship is outdated. There is very little outdoor space which is a huge issue on a Caribbean winter cruise. The indoor spaces were outdated. The coffee shop and the coffee shop seating area was consistently overcrowded and dysfunctional. It looks like they added it as an after thought. I also thought the gym reminded me of the gym in a 40 year old apartment building I had lived in 15 years ago. The pluses: our butler was excellent and the room and all areas of the ship were very clean and quiet. Aside from the coffee shop and the sun deck, I hardly saw anyone, especially after dinner. The ship was at times deserted. I liked that. I never waited for dinner or for embarking or disembarking. The food was just alright. It’s better than Disney cruise but not better than Silversea and the service is inconsistent. One night I got offered wine 5 times in 20 minutes and another night they didn’t even show up to ask. And getting a hot tea was an amazing feat. I can’t believe how difficult it is to get a can of hot water. Overall, I am happy I did this cruise but wouldn’t go on this ship again. I’ll be changing my trip for next year and not sure it’ll be with Regent. Regent markets itself as the most luxurious and it’s the most expensive. But I’m just not sure it’s worth it. Maybe the new ships are better?
Soothing colors accented by appealing patterns and textures dominate the interiors of Seven Seas Mariner®. The common spaces offer everything from wide-open views on the upper deck to intimate tables for bridge in the Card Room.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises® takes pride in creating dining experiences that are simply superb. From succulent lobster to the perfect burger and shake, you’ll find an array of refined flavors and refreshments from which to choose.
Allow us to be your guide as we continue to explore the world around us, from the locales you've longed to see to the hidden gems in places you've been before. Experience some of our favourite excursions as we traverse the world to engage each destination in its most glorious state.
Seven Seas Mariner offers a range of entertainment facility onboard. From cabaret shows to blackjack tables, you're bound to find something to entertain yourself whist onboard, whether you're looking to have some fun, or just relax for a bit.
Luxury travel is a holistic experience, one that reenergizes and restores the mind, body and spirit, leaving you with a greater sense of satisfaction and wellbeing. Serene Spa & Wellness™ invites you into a globally inspired, tranquil haven of health, beauty and wellness.
For guests who want to travel with their children or grandchildren, Regent's Club Mariner Youth Program offers the opportunity for everyone to experience the excitement of exploring the world in a meaningful, enriching way. Club Mariner is designed for age groups 5-8, 9-12 and 13-17, and is supervised by specially trained counsellors. Club Mariner is available on select sailings only.
