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Login The newly amped up Mariner of the Seas® is packed with more ways to play on the most maxed-out short getaway ever. Launch yourself into a virtual world on a new bungee trampoline experience – Sky Pad®. Hang ten on the newly added FlowRider® surf simulator or race down The Perfect Storm℠ waterslides. Bond over family-style Tuscan eats at Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver, or kick off date night at The Bamboo Room. Ditch the road trip for an action-packed cruise ship, with quick cruises sailing from Orlando.
This was our second cruise on Mariner of the Seas -- mainly because you only have two choices when you sail out of Galveston. Below is my review of this most recent trip. Embarkation: Embarkation is always super fast and easy out of Galveston. The Royal employees at the cruise terminal are friendly and cheerful and both embarkation and debarkation are easy processes that I wish would be repeated in Miami and Orlando. Cleanliness: The first time we sailed on Mariner was in October 2025. Back then Mariner was an icky little ship. I spent more than an hour cleaning our room -- the worst part was scrubbing whatever the sticky stuff was that was on the wall next to our bed. But this time we walked on the ship and didn't recognize it. Gone were the chipped walls as we entered the dining room. Gone was the peeling paint, the dirty, worn carpeting, and the dirty walls in the hallway and in our room. Between last October and this cruise, Mariner got a much needed facelift. The ship looked fresh and shiny and beautiful. Sadly she will be leaving us this fall to head to New Orleans. The Entertainment: Some things didn't get updated, though, and I wish they had. Until I started repeating cruise ships I didn't realize that the shows rarely change. When you don't have many options out of a port, that means a little bit of boredom. Mariner's shows have not changed even while the ship itself was updated. Nonetheless, the cruise was more pleasant because of the facelift and we had a great time -- just like we did the last time we were on this little ship. We'll miss you, Mariner!
First time cruising and this ship made me want to keep cruising. Learned this is not the biggest ship but couldn’t tell because of all the activities and so many things to do on the ship. Customer service was top tier! Even getting on the ship was a breeze.I loved the food.especially the steak in the main dining.I loved the comedy shows, ice skating show(was able to skate myself) which was awesome,Bingo was a good activity (won almost $200), price Is right was fun and the theater show. The activity on the last night was hilarious and fun. Can’t wait to sail on one of royal Caribbean bigger ships. Hopefully I can try and get a balcony room. The bid system they have to better your room is a great attribute about Royal. Can’t say enough about this company so far. Looking forward to many cruises with yall. Thanks for everything!
Redefining the cruising experience one room at a time. Our staterooms are an alluring escape from the non-stop action that our cruise ships are known for. From our spectacular views to our deluxe amenities, a stay with us is like nothing else at sea.
BOLD IN EVERY BITE
You’ll find endless ways to please your palate onboard. Savour a taste of Italy in Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver. Say 'Konnichiwa' to fresh sushi and sashimi at Izumi. And sweeten up your getaway with creamy milkshakes and a side of classic Americana at Johnny Rockets®. Or go big for brunch with a behind-the-scenes galley tour at the Bottomless Galley Brunch.
Your downtime just got turned way up. The amped Mariner of the Seas® has all sorts of new spaces where you can kick back and raise a glass to adventure. Head to Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade for burgers and brews while you cheer on your team on one of the wall-to-wall screens. Or check out The Bamboo Room for craft cocktails in a tiki chic setting with a throwback vibe.
JAMIE'S ITALIAN
At Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver, you’ll enjoy Tuscan-inspired dishes like the crowd-pleasing Famous Plank and pastas made in-house — all crafted by one of Britain’s most famous chefs.
SIP, TOUR, BRUNCH
Catch a glimpse of the magic that happens in the kitchen on a tour of the galley, then indulge in delicious eats paired with bottomless sparkling wine at the Bottomless Galley Brunch.
IZUMI
Say “Konnichiwa” to a reimagined favorite. Sushi, sashimi and more, all made-to-order with intense flavors, the best ingredients and impeccable presentation. Now that’s fresh.
Enrichment programs, or ‘Explorer Academy’ classes cover a wide range of topics, from wine tasting to casino tuition.
Get ready, because the newly amped Mariner of the Seas® is packed with unexpected ways to spend your time onboard – and the name of the game is tech on every deck. From a bungee trampoline experience where you strap on a VR headset and choose from a new world to explore, to glow-in-the-dark laser tag where you battle for control of the last planet for lightyears around to a planetary Royal Escape Room challenge.
The ship features a fantastic array of health and fitness facilities including a spa, fitness centre, rock climbing wall and much more.
Royal Caribbean International's cruise ships offer a wide range of options for the whole family, as well as a great range of just-for-kids options.
