"LIVE" from the Mariner o4-10-05

[j1000]

Love that "1st View" photo! Sorry it won't be till '06 that I see the real thing!

[Lilly's Nana]

Hello Radio. I have a couple of questions. Since you boarded before your cabin was ready, were you able to drop off your carry-on luggage in your cabin then go on your way exploying the ship. Which cabin are you in this time. Sarah

[Radio]

WoW ! I didn't think that this post would generate this much response ! I will try to answer as many questions that I can....

 

Where do I start...I will try to go over the ship, and not the ports of call as much. The ports have their own board and they are very good. Of course I will post some pics of a few of the ports....

 

I had to wait until 1pm until my cabin was ready until I could drop off my stuff I am in Cabin 7532 (D2). They had the fire doors closed.

 

I will check with the Future Cruise Consultant about the itinerary change in June.

 

We left promptly at 5:10 pm after the fantasy and Disney Wonder... I received my luggage at about 5:30 , as well as robes,and Diamond Ultimate Value Booklet. It looks like they changed the books to have Only The Navigator amd Mariner on the cover of the book...It must be due to Vintages coupons.

 

Tonights show is the "Welcome Aboard Show" with T J McCormack, the Duo Ignatov group , and the RCI Singers and Dancers at 8pm. The first parade is also tonight.The "Island a Go Go Bon Voyage Parade" is always a hit.

 

Todays free movies are "First Daughter" and "The Big Bounce". There is also 4 channels for foreign dubbing of a feature film.

 

Stay tuned for more pics tonight....I promise ! I will be heading to the casino, the Welcome Aboard Show, then dinner.

 

Thanks for tuning in...

 

Radio

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[cruizinmimi]

WOW! Radio, you're the best! Only 27 more days for us and we'll be back on the Navigator of the Seas Eastern side. I really enjoy your post and always follow along. It's just like cruising along with you guys.

 

Thank you, thank you, thank you :D

Linda

[winncove]

Thx so much! We sailed the Mariner last Aug/Sept and loved it. Sailed the Glory for Valentine's and were not impressed @ all. Now I see why! I had forgotten how gorgeous & elegant the Mariner is. Guess we were so overwhelmed after not cruising for 23 yrs we just couldn't absorb it all. Going again Oct. 2nd and your pics have me so excited I can hardly stand the wait! Last yr. was the W. and this yr the E. route. Looking forward to your comments all wk. Only question @ this time is about the change in menus. They were wonderful then, so what's new? [Read your reports last yr. and have to say you do a great job w/that & wish our pics were 1/2 as good!]

[sunpuppy]

Hey Radio--thanks for giving us a glimpse of what we'll be enjoying soon! I'll be on the Mariner in 3 weeks. Here are my questions of the moment:

 

1. Who are the captain & cruise director, and will they be the same in 3 weeks?

2. Who is the pool band; are you enjoying them?

3. I enjoyed your daily posts on your previous cruise this year--are the menus the same for both itineraries? Would you be able to post them?

 

I hope you have a much more enjoyable (and healthy!) cruise this time! Thank you and take care!

[IvesGrandmama]

Radio

 

it nice to see you are on another cruise.

 

Like the above post look forward to your posting and taking your cruise time to let us share in your cruise.

 

Did your son go with you with time?

 

Have fun

[MackMasterson]

Keep it coming!! Only 3 weeks to go!!!

[Adventure Girl]

Radio! Hey, I can't believe you beat me back to the Mariner of the Seas! I'm returning in just 27 days....going back on the Mariner western itinerary the week of May 8th-15th. So glad to see you are posting LIVE again. You are a legend in your own time! Whoo Hoo!

 

OK, I have a question for you....is the Island Band, Focus still on board? The band that plays by the pool during the afternoons? If they are still there, would you please ask if they will still be on board during the week of May 8th for me? I had a few conversations with Alex, the band leader/drummer and he had told me the band would be on the Mariner until maybe May. I'm just curious if they will still be there during the 2nd week in May. I know that you will be busy relaxing during the day, but if you think of it, I would appreciate your finding out if Focus is still on board. Thanks. I love their music!

 

I'll be checking in during the week to see your fantastic photos and read the highlights! I can't wait to return myself!

[ciship]

Thanks Radio.....can't wait to hear more!!!

[Radio]

Adventure Girl... I will check for you on the pool band ! Nice to hear from you !

SunPuppy....I will check it out for you....

 

IvesGrandmama..I have 2 daughters....

 

The Welcome Aboard Show was very, very good (Except for the Comedian)...The Casino was very nice to me. But there was a problem at dinner....No one showed up at dinner, soooo....hmmm...I wasn't going to sit there by myself. So I went to the Windjammer. It was very good, and had a selection of all Dining Room Entree's. They set all tables with tablecloths, and silverware, with dim lites. There was alot of people in there.....

 

Well ...here are a few pics. Check back tommorrow for more !

 

Radio

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First the Fantasy left.......

 

 

 

 

Then the Wonder Left......

 

 

 

The it was time for us to leave...Here's the world famous "Grills"..well almost world famous.

 

 

 

My Cabin...7532

 

[Adventure Girl]

Thanks Radio for noticing my post. Sorry to hear your table mates were absent tonight in the dining room. I hope the table fills up tomorrow.

 

Another question for you....would you confirm for me that the two formal nights are still on Monday and Thursday? Are you on the Western route again?

 

Thanks again!

[Radio]

Hi Adventure Girl...Yes the formal nights are Monday and Thursday.....We are doing Western.....

 

Sunpuppy...Yes the Menu's are the same for East and West......

 

Radio

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[shaisnan]

:D Hi Radio, I will be cruisin the Mariner on the 8th of May. This is my first cruise and so your pics and this thread are really helpful. I have a few questions maybe you could answer for me. I am traveling with my daughter and her new hubby (they are getting married on the 8th on Cocoa Beach before we board) and my new in laws. I will also have my granddaughter who is 6 with me.:confused: My question is about babysitting services available. Do they have babysitting services available in your stateroom in the evenings after adventure ocean closes? Is the babysitting service available on all evenings even the first and last night? Have a great time and I will be checking in on the pics.

[ccrn]

Thanks for sharing your pictures and experience Radio. I will be going on the Mariner in June with my family. I have a question about ship time versus island time, as I have booked excursions, not with the ship in Jamaica, Cozumel, and Grand Cayman. Are all of those ports behind ship time an hour, or is it just Grand Cayman. Also see if yuo can find out about the kids program. My kids are 8, 8, and 10, and I am hoping they will love it. this is their first cruise and they are extremely excited. Have a great cruise Radio!

[MackMasterson]

:D Hi Radio, I will be cruisin the Mariner on the 8th of May. This is my first cruise and so your pics and this thread are really helpful. I have a few questions maybe you could answer for me. I am traveling with my daughter and her new hubby (they are getting married on the 8th on Cocoa Beach before we board) and my new in laws. I will also have my granddaughter who is 6 with me.:confused: My question is about babysitting services available. Do they have babysitting services available in your stateroom in the evenings after adventure ocean closes? Is the babysitting service available on all evenings even the first and last night? Have a great time and I will be checking in on the pics.

 

There are baby-sitting services available, but you have to reserve a sitter in advance. I believe the cost is $8/hour. We usually throw in a few more dollars for a tip...It is available every night....

[Corkle]

Radio - thanks for the info. and pictures. We have to wait until October to finally sail on the Mariner! Keep it coming!

[monoptn]

Wow, really looking forward to your posts! We leave for our first cruise on the Mariner in less than 2 weeks now, we are counting the minutes!! Thanks for taking time to post!!

Lori in TN

[Elizanessie]

Radio...please can you check out the menus in the Dining Room for me...are they the new menus? My Teen son loves his Steak and desperate to know if RCCI have at last got a decent Steak on the Alternatives menu...suppose to be....Black Angus Top Sirloin.

 

Oh heck...we have another 6 months to wait for our first time on the Mariner....love your reviews...please keep up the good work.....oh and would love to know which Bar best for Martinis?

Grahame&Jan....hello neighbours?!!! Hope you do a review when you get back.....love to know what fellow Scot thinks of the ship!!:D By the way did you book through UK agent or US agent. You can email me rather than us going off topic here if you like.....

Elizanessie@aol.com

Liz

[kruz]

RADIO!!!! You have done it once again!! You beat me by 2 weeks for my 4th trip on the Mariner!! LOL!!! It is so awesome that you go before me each trip as it give nme great pleasure to read your LIVE reviews!

I have a question..do you miss Capt. Johnny??? This will be my first trip without him!

[pmfan]

Radio

 

I too would love it if you could post the daily menus. Also was the Cafe open when you boarded or just the Windjammer?

[Peggyb]

Thank you so much for taking time to post. Will be going on our first RCCL cruise in 2 weeks on the Mariner...really enjoying yours posts

Peggy

[brianandtanya]

I guess you can tell by the enormous responses that you are getting that your post are truly appreciated. We're going back on her in 8 weeks and as always in the past we look forward to your insight. Thanks for all your time & effort.

 

Can you check how long the current Captain will be there. We're hoping that we get Captain Johnny in Jun...Jun 12 to be specific.

[kruz]

sorry...

[Radio]

Elizanessie...They have changed the Menu's to include the Black Angus Top Sirloin. I will comment on the other changes.

 

kruz... I do miss Capatain Johnny, it is not the same without him. Captain Tor Olsen is pleasant enough...It's just not the same.

 

 

shaisnan....MackMasterson was right, you must reserve a babysitter in advance. You can get babysitting service on the 1st and last night. You should sign up for Adventure Ocean on the first night.

 

ccrn...You should always stay on the ships time, no matter which port you are at.

 

pmfan..The menus are not available for passengers...I would need one to scan for you. I will see if they let me have a few.

 

 

We are 30 miles east of Cat Island, near Eleuthera. The air temp is 73f the water temp is 78f.

 

I am off to lunch and the Meet and Mingle at 1pm. More pics later !

 

Radio

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