benjoon Posted October 20, 2011 #1251 Share Posted October 20, 2011 We are just off the Mariner and one of the officers said that the update will include new restaurants. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sequim88 Posted October 20, 2011 #1252 Share Posted October 20, 2011 New restaurants? First that comes to mind would be switching Portofino to Giovanni's Table. Would be a relatively easy switch - new sign and new menus - done. Bummer if true because I was counting on one more crack at the Seafood Skewer. Not sure what else they could do for restaurants. No Seaview Cafe to convert to pay venue like on Radiance. Convert the Jade section of WJ to something new maybe? I know it has its fans but it would not break my heart if Johnny Rockets was converted to something else. We have one 15 minutes away and have never eaten there because the menu choices are so unappealing. But the deck plans on RCI site for Mariner after May 1 still show the same restaurants as now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotboy1985 Posted November 12, 2011 #1253 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I know this isn't a big deal, but was wondering if the Mariner has the flat screens in the staterooms yet? We sailed her back in 2009 and it was the old school TV's, we then sailed liberty the same year and they had flat screen's. Call me crazy but It gave me more counter space, plus looked much cleaner/sleek :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Charles4515 Posted November 12, 2011 #1254 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I know this isn't a big deal, but was wondering if the Mariner has the flat screens in the staterooms yet? We sailed her back in 2009 and it was the old school TV's, we then sailed liberty the same year and they had flat screen's. Call me crazy but It gave me more counter space, plus looked much cleaner/sleek :) I did not have a flat screen in my cabin a few weeks ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjoon Posted November 15, 2011 #1255 Share Posted November 15, 2011 I know this isn't a big deal, but was wondering if the Mariner has the flat screens in the staterooms yet? We sailed her back in 2009 and it was the old school TV's, we then sailed liberty the same year and they had flat screen's. Call me crazy but It gave me more counter space, plus looked much cleaner/sleek :) We had a Grand Suite in October and the tv's had been updated to a flat screen. No a huge one but it would swivel so we could watch it in bed. There was space where the tv was orginally and we would store out towell animals on it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilotboy1985 Posted November 15, 2011 #1256 Share Posted November 15, 2011 We had a Grand Suite in October and the tv's had been updated to a flat screen. No a huge one but it would swivel so we could watch it in bed. There was space where the tv was orginally and we would store out towell animals on it. Thanks benjoon, I'll be in a GS so it's nice to know I'll have the flat screen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NovCruisin Posted November 20, 2011 #1257 Share Posted November 20, 2011 We got off the mariner today and were in a balcony room, it did have a flat screen tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwolfe Posted November 20, 2011 #1258 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Watching Mariner get ready to sail on the Galveston dot com webcam page. 2 months and change to go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted November 20, 2011 #1259 Share Posted November 20, 2011 New restaurants? First that comes to mind would be switching Portofino to Giovanni's Table. Would be a relatively easy switch - new sign and new menus - done. Bummer if true because I was counting on one more crack at the Seafood Skewer. Not sure what else they could do for restaurants. No Seaview Cafe to convert to pay venue like on Radiance. Convert the Jade section of WJ to something new maybe? I know it has its fans but it would not break my heart if Johnny Rockets was converted to something else. We have one 15 minutes away and have never eaten there because the menu choices are so unappealing. But the deck plans on RCI site for Mariner after May 1 still show the same restaurants as now. Wish they would get rid of all the johnny rockets, its the worst!!!!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robtx100 Posted November 20, 2011 #1260 Share Posted November 20, 2011 Watching Mariner get ready to sail on the Galveston dot com webcam page. 2 months and change to go. Our time will come soon enough. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetcupcakegrl Posted November 21, 2011 #1261 Share Posted November 21, 2011 :p My girl Mariner What a great lady she was!! Our first cruise with her, but she will be in dry dock... when does she come home??? We got to go on her again... Leave the other ships at home there is no place like MARINER... WHAT A BEAUTY. we had so much fun... laughed and had a great time... i was a bit silly too... i had funny red hats on and had a blast with thos old baggy ladies on there too... no pun intended but we had a nice time. I hear she is in N O? hope she comes back to florida so we can sail again with her. Sweet ps where will she porting out of when,?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darkwolfe Posted November 21, 2011 #1262 Share Posted November 21, 2011 :p My girl Mariner What a great lady she was!! Our first cruise with her, but she will be in dry dock... when does she come home??? We got to go on her again... Leave the other ships at home there is no place like MARINER... WHAT A BEAUTY. we had so much fun... laughed and had a great time... i was a bit silly too... i had funny red hats on and had a blast with thos old baggy ladies on there too... no pun intended but we had a nice time. I hear she is in N O? hope she comes back to florida so we can sail again with her. Sweet ps where will she porting out of when,?? Uh... I was remarking on watching her leave Galveston today just a few posts up. She's not in dry-dock at all right now. Running 7 day Western Caribbean routes for the next few months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTXNY Posted November 21, 2011 #1263 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Wishing Mr. and Mrs. Wolfie a wonderful cruise on the Mariner next week. Please, please come back and let us know all about the food and especially the entertainment. Someone on my roll call said that the band in the large lounge (like Cleopatra's Needle on Voyager) played C&W and BALLROOM. :eek: Uh oh. You guys have to Texasize her something fierce!! Sure wish Synergy defected and stayed on board Mariner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjoon Posted November 21, 2011 #1264 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Wish they would get rid of all the johnny rockets, its the worst!!!!!!!! I agree totally. We had one meal on the Mariner and left feeling ill. It was too greasy and the service was really bad. We went because our daughter wanted to try an american hamburger but she didn't enjoy it.:mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTXNY Posted November 21, 2011 #1265 Share Posted November 21, 2011 I agree totally. We had one meal on the Mariner and left feeling ill. It was too greasy and the service was really bad. We went because our daughter wanted to try an american hamburger but she didn't enjoy it.:mad: Even though I never ate in Johnny Rockets I do agree. I don't go on a cruise to eat where I can eat on dry land. However, I'm sure JR is very popular or they would have done away with it awhile ago. Although I don't much care for tex-mex (don't flame me, I'm originally fron NY :rolleyes:) I think something like Rita's Cantina would be a big draw with the Texas crowd but... Texans KNOW about tex-mex so it better be authentic :cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfganghowell Posted November 21, 2011 #1266 Share Posted November 21, 2011 Thanks Bonnie - I promise to report back. I'm looking all over to see what reports we have from the 11-11 sailors but I haven't found much yet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimnbigd Posted November 22, 2011 #1267 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I wonder if the smoking is as bad as this thread indicates: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1520820 I'll find out in a couple of weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmoret Posted November 22, 2011 #1268 Share Posted November 22, 2011 I wonder if the smoking is as bad as this thread indicates: http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=1520820I'll find out in a couple of weeks. It really depends on the cruise. I have also found that what you may say is bad may not be as bad to others. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BonTXNY Posted November 23, 2011 #1269 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Thanks Bonnie - I promise to report back. I'm looking all over to see what reports we have from the 11-11 sailors but I haven't found much yet. Not sure you saw this post from BeccaBoo on the Galveston web cam thread: Linda just emailed me with infor from Mariner: Becci - we are on the Mariner and I thought I would let you and Wolfie know the entertainment. Can you pass this along to the cruise critic group. Phil Anderson is in the Schoonar Bar and he is pretty good. The guy in the Pub - I don't know his name, but he is drawing a crowd, but not the same as Derek Lewis. Boleros is hopping. Mickey Utley Band is in the Ellington's - Dec. 14, but we have not checked that out yet. Lots of karaoke in the Lotus Lounge and Finish that Lyric, Battle of the Sexes, etc. Bottom Line.....no one will be bored. Gotta go. It's time to go to the Golf Simulator. Linda aka cruizinmimi Sounds promising! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gijoe76 Posted January 8, 2012 #1270 Share Posted January 8, 2012 We have had this cruse booked for a year. We can't wait to book the Murder Mystery Dinner, but it still isn't available. Is the Mariner still having this meal? If so, what night is it? Also heard a rumor that there is an acapella group (maybe the Unexpected Boys?) Thanks for the info! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bigtex1622 Posted January 9, 2012 #1271 Share Posted January 9, 2012 We loved the Mystery dinner. Lots of fun and wine. I hope they do have it, we want to do it again! :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lrn2cruise Posted January 9, 2012 #1272 Share Posted January 9, 2012 My sister is going on MOS, I believe Jan 22nd. This might be her first cruise. I am so excited for her!!! I would love to know why RCL doesnt cruise out of Galveston in the summer? Does anyone know? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpointtraveler Posted January 9, 2012 #1273 Share Posted January 9, 2012 Hello all. Wife and I look forward to our first cruise aboard. Have traveled many years but never cruised. Plan to go snorkeling/zip lining in Roatan and the Xuantunich Maya tour in Belize. Anyone going/been? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southpointtraveler Posted January 9, 2012 #1274 Share Posted January 9, 2012 For those who have been on the Mariner of the Seas, is free wi-fi usually available in cabins to browse the Internet with your phone or computer? If not, where aboard are the best places to pick up the strongest signal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARCruisinNana Posted January 9, 2012 #1275 Share Posted January 9, 2012 There isn't any free internet anywhere on the ships. There are hotspots around the ship where you can connect for a fee. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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