Mariner H Cabins

[CCKelly]

We are thinking of booking an H cabin for a Mariner cruise this coming fall. Since all the cabins have balconies and seem to be the same size, I can't see much difference in upgrading to a E, F, or G. Has anyone here stayed in an H category? Everything OK? They look to be close to the Casino, any issues with noise? Thanks!

[canadagal]

Casino is farther away then it appears on the deck plan and there is no noise either that can be heard down by the cabins. Cat H on Mariner are the best bargains on the ship.

Pat

[Jim B]

We always try to book a H cabin on the Mariner!!

They are the best buy you can have on board.

No big deal but if you can get a middle of the ship one even better.

 

Compared to other cruise lines where there is a big difference in cabin grades

there really is no difference in cabins on Regent Mariner or Voyager. (Navigator & Paul Gauguin there are differences).

[Travelcat2]

We always try to book a H cabin on the Mariner!!

They are the best buy you can have on board.

No big deal but if you can get a middle of the ship one even better.

 

Compared to other cruise lines where there is a big difference in cabin grades

there really is no difference in cabins on Regent Mariner or Voyager. (Navigator & Paul Gauguin there are differences).

 

I agree that the H cabins are just fine. Just wanted to mention that the Mariner cabins are approximately 50 sq. ft. smaller than those on the Navigator & Voyager.

[cruzndiz]

Absolutely book an H with confidence! Now that I know better, that is what I will book for the future. In the 1st place, it will make it ever so much more convenient for me to drop a few bucks in the casino every time I walk by ;) and in the 2nd place, it will save me a few bucks so that I can use that money to drop in the casino every time I walk by!! LOL

 

My main concern about being on floor 7 was that the noise and smell of smoke from the casino would be apparent: neither is the case

[parisbully]

Glad this thread was started. I was going to book an H on our Alaska cruise this summer. But after studying the side photos of Mariner it appears that there is four (I think) beams or something. They look like they might a partial obstruction on the balcony. Does anyone know?

[Jim B]

There are no obstructions H cabins on the Mariner. Go ahead and book it.

[ridolphi]

I would agree, the Mariner is one ship that you can be assured there is not a bad cabin anywhere. No vibration issues, no noise issues, nothing. Go for it!

[CCKelly]

Thanks for the replies. It sounds like an H cabin is just fine. I was a little worried about noise and smoke from the casino, but doesn't seem to be an issue.

[tak2]

I am about to book my first Mariner cruise. H cabins only available as Guarantee, but I'm afraid of being " unwillingly upgraded" to a FWD F ( this is a transatlantic so I'm concerned about seasickness) or a cabin near stairway/elevator. It seems like G is a safer bet, but why is it more expensive than the better positioned H( more midship)? Is the traffic flow an issue with H cabins?

Thanks.

[count florida]

One thing to consider on the Mariner is whether to reserve a suite with a tub/shower combination vs. one with a walk-in shower only. The suites with a tub/shower combo have a raised base in the tub (higher than the bath floor-hazardous!) and a lowered overhead, leaving just over 6' of headroom when used as a shower, not enough for taller people. On one long cruise some years ago, I learned to "shower while crouching".

 

While a number of G suites have recently been converted to shower-only, I hadn't heard that any of the H suites have. If this issue is a consideration for you, ask your TA or Regent. In '06 or '07 I did understand they might honor a "shower-only" guarantee in category F, but don't know if that is true now or if it is available in H, which didn't have shower-only suites then.

[tak2]

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While a number of G suites have recently been converted to shower-only, I hadn't heard that any of the H suites have. .......

 

According to website deck plan, there are 4 H cabins with the new showers.

I can use either one.

[count florida]

See, thats what happens when you rely on a brochure rather than on the web! Thanks

[ChrisBNE]

I am about to book my first Mariner cruise. H cabins only available as Guarantee, but I'm afraid of being " unwillingly upgraded" to a FWD F ( this is a transatlantic so I'm concerned about seasickness) or a cabin near stairway/elevator. It seems like G is a safer bet, but why is it more expensive than the better positioned H( more midship)? Is the traffic flow an issue with H cabins?

Thanks.

 

We just came off the Mariner, our cabin was right near the elevators (876), but honestly you couldn't tell at all.

[canadagal]

This past March on the Mariner we booked an H guarantee, ended up with a G and then once we boarded we were able to negotiate a Horizon Suite upgrade purchase for very considerable savings. Even if we didn't upgrade, the cabin we were assigned in the G was terrific too.

Pat

[tak2]

.......Even if we didn't upgrade, the cabin we were assigned in the G was terrific too.

Pat

 

The sailing I'm interested in is a transatlantic, so I want to avoid FWD cabins. Logically, the cabins that are left unsold are probably at those locations. Where was the G that was assigned to you?

[canadagal]

tak2, Our guarantee cabin was not assigned to us until about 3 weeks before the cruise and after our docs had gone out. We ended up just about mid-ship deck 8 cat G before we upgraded to the direct aft cabin. We actually checked out our G cabin first before heading down to see if any upgrades were available. We did end up with a good guarantee cabin position before we opted to change and our cruise was technically a crossing also from Santiago to Auckland with many sea days in between ports. It's the luck of the draw and also depends on how full the ship is. Our segment only had approx-250-300 pax on it.

If you are prone to sea sickness and movement bothers you then I wouldn't advise a guarantee but rather book a cabin midship and lower deck right from the beginning. That way you won't spend the next several months wondering where you might end up. Both hubby and I have good sea legs and iron stomachs so we didn't care where they decided to put us.

Good luck with your choice!

Pat

[waynee]

Hi,

We are on the July 8th sailing to Alaska. Would anyone give me some great shore excursion info. I don't know if I am posting in the right area so forgive my ignorance.

Waynee

[calirose]

We are thinking of booking an H cabin for a Mariner cruise this coming fall. Since all the cabins have balconies and seem to be the same size, I can't see much difference in upgrading to a E, F, or G. Has anyone here stayed in an H category? Everything OK? They look to be close to the Casino, any issues with noise? Thanks!

We have stayed in H several times. They are the same size just lower in the ship. No complaints, service is the same. We always book H sometimes they upgrade you to a cabin higher up, but it is the same.

[canadagal]

Hi,

We are on the July 8th sailing to Alaska. Would anyone give me some great shore excursion info. I don't know if I am posting in the right area so forgive my ignorance.

Waynee

 

Hi Waynee, Just a helpful tip, you will probably get better feedback if you make a separate post on the Regent board asking your question about the shore excursions. Welcome to the Regent forum!

Pat

[tak2]

In general, a midship cabin is more desirable than a similar cabin closer to either end of the ship. For example, Oceania prices the midship cabins higher. Regent must think that the H cabins are less desirable than the G's just a few doors down. I don't understand.:confused:

 

Any comments?

[JoAnne B]

Pat

 

I'm curious about your negotiated upgrade. Were you approached or did you seek out the upgrade. I've never thought to try that. When I'm in 601 on the Navigator, I wouldn't want to move, but on the other ships it might be worth perusing.

 

Joanne

[XFed2001]

This past March on the Mariner we booked an H guarantee, ended up with a G and then once we boarded we were able to negotiate a Horizon Suite upgrade purchase for very considerable savings. Even if we didn't upgrade, the cabin we were assigned in the G was terrific too.

Pat

 

canadagal: I am very interested in just how prevalent the practice is of paying for upgrades after boarding. I presume it's the old story of once the ship has left port, empty cabins have lost their revenue value. So, if I'm in a H cabin and a C or above suite is available, how likely is it that Regent is willing to "negotiate?" Is this akin to airlines selling an upgrade to the front of the cabin at the gate? Are you at liberty/willing to disclose what the upgrade cost you? Thanks to you and anyone else who might have input to my inquiry.

[canadagal]

Sorry, don't know how I missed your question Joanne. I was not approached. I sought out the upgrade on my own because I knew the ship on our segment was 2/3 empty and there would be plenty of cabins available. This is not something I do regularly on our cruises but in this particular instance I felt that they might be more willing to comply seeing as the ship was not full and it was a special occasion for us.

Xfed2001, I really can't answer you as to how prevalent the practice of buying an upgrade is after boarding as I really have no idea. As to the amount I paid. Take the difference between Cat H and the Horizon Suite and it was about 60% off that amount. I read once before on this board of someone getting an upgrade for 75% off the difference and I have to say that I've not read or heard about it much so I don't think it happens that often. Perhaps I just lucked out and asked at the right time seeing as the ship was 2/3 empty and we are in a bad economy.

Pat

[XFed2001]

Sorry, don't know how I missed your question Joanne. I was not approached. I sought out the upgrade on my own because I knew the ship on our segment was 2/3 empty and there would be plenty of cabins available. This is not something I do regularly on our cruises but in this particular instance I felt that they might be more willing to comply seeing as the ship was not full and it was a special occasion for us.

Xfed2001, I really can't answer you as to how prevalent the practice of buying an upgrade is after boarding as I really have no idea. As to the amount I paid. Take the difference between Cat H and the Horizon Suite and it was about 60% off that amount. I read once before on this board of someone getting an upgrade for 75% off the difference and I have to say that I've not read or heard about it much so I don't think it happens that often. Perhaps I just lucked out and asked at the right time seeing as the ship was 2/3 empty and we are in a bad economy.

Pat

 

Pat: Thanks so much for your super quick reply. We will look into such an upgrade after boarding. As you say, when the economy is hurting ..... Thanks again.