With the wait finally over, we boarded the Mariner of the Seas on Sunday and started our cruise down to the Mexican Riviera. Having never been on a cruise, we were all amazed at how big this $650 million ship really was. At the time she made her maiden voyage in 2003, the Mariner was the largest cruise ship in the world. In addition to the 3,500 passengers, 1,200 employees work on the ship. The crew members come from all over the world and work on the ship non-stop for up to eight months and then get a two month break. I've never experienced such friendly, customer focused service. From the state room attendants to the dining room Waite staff, everyone was professional, friendly and anxious to help you have a great vacation.
Some of the amazing on-ship facilities included:
- A rock climbing wall
- Work out facilities and spa
- Multiple pools and Jacuzzis
- Basketball court
- 1,400 person capacity theater
- Casino
- Night clubs
- Kids zones, game rooms, etc.
- Library
- Ice skating rink and arena
- Shopping plaza on the promenade deck
- Minature Golf
- Jogging track
There was never a shortage of something to do.
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