Which Level is Best on Mariner of the Seas

[allboyz]

My husband and I are new to cruising and have not made our reservations yet. We know we would like to cruise on the Mariner of the Seas, November 14, 2010, and would like a Balcony room. What we don't know is which level is best, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10? I have seen that the Superior Balcony rooms seem to have a little more cabin room and smaller balconies while the Deluxe Balcony rooms have smaller cabins and a little larger balcony but, what is the difference in the Superior Balconies (D1, D2, and D3) and also the Deluxe Balconies (E1 and E2)?

 

I have also read on other postings that the rooms facing aft are desired but since we have never cruised before are we better off finding a cabin in the middle of the ship to avoid any chance of sea sickness? Or, do we try to get an aft cabin even if it means getting a Deluxe Balcony rather than a Superior Balcony?

 

[GioRaf]

My husband and I are new to cruising and have not made our reservations yet. We know we would like to cruise on the Mariner of the Seas, November 14, 2010, and would like a Balcony room. What we don't know is which level is best, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10? I have seen that the Superior Balcony rooms seem to have a little more cabin room and smaller balconies while the Deluxe Balcony rooms have smaller cabins and a little larger balcony but, what is the difference in the Superior Balconies (D1, D2, and D3) and also the Deluxe Balconies (E1 and E2)?

 

I have also read on other postings that the rooms facing aft are desired but since we have never cruised before are we better off finding a cabin in the middle of the ship to avoid any chance of sea sickness? Or, do we try to get an aft cabin even if it means getting a Deluxe Balcony rather than a Superior Balcony?

 

You can find a lot of pictures and detailed informations about dimensions of rooms and balcony on this website:

http://voyager-class.com/

 

I hope this could help you.

 

Giorgio

[Cruiserccl]

Welcome To Cruise Critic! You can visit my website (http://www.thecruisingkid.com) where i have posted my review and picture from my many cruises on the Mariner Of The Seas! The Mariner Of The Seas is a GREAT ship and infact its my favorite! :D

[Histrionix]

My husband and I are new to cruising and have not made our reservations yet. We know we would like to cruise on the Mariner of the Seas, November 14, 2010, and would like a Balcony room. What we don't know is which level is best, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10? I have seen that the Superior Balcony rooms seem to have a little more cabin room and smaller balconies while the Deluxe Balcony rooms have smaller cabins and a little larger balcony but, what is the difference in the Superior Balconies (D1, D2, and D3) and also the Deluxe Balconies (E1 and E2)?

 

I have also read on other postings that the rooms facing aft are desired but since we have never cruised before are we better off finding a cabin in the middle of the ship to avoid any chance of sea sickness? Or, do we try to get an aft cabin even if it means getting a Deluxe Balcony rather than a Superior Balcony?

 

 

Cabins are really such a personal preference kind of thing and what works for one may not be right for another, but will offer my thoughts for your planning. I was just on the Mariner for the 8/16 cruise (and loved it!) in a D2 on Deck 8. I thought Deck 8 was perfect that we weren't in the middle of a lot of activity and close enough to either Deck 11 (the pool deck) or Deck 5 (the Promenade) that we could use the stairs to either when the elevators got crowded. We REALLY liked having the extra space in the cabin that the D2 afforded and found ourselves -- when deck chairs would get scarce -- hanging out in our cabin or the balcony because we had the room and space to enjoy.

 

The one recommendation I would make is get a cabin IN FRONT of the hump. Ours was about 5 cabins back from the hump on the Port side, so when we'd look to the right we couldn't see all the way to the front of the ship -- just a good view of the hump cabins. If I had it to do over that's the only change I'd make.

 

Enjoy!! You're in for a great trip!!!

[allboyz]

Thanks for the information, it was very helpful. Hopefully, we will get our reservations made soon.

 

[cb at sea]

Look at the deck plans, and try to figure out where you might spend most of your time...for me, it's the pool! So, I always try for the highest deck--closest to the pool deck. It just makes coming and going during the day ALOT easier! If you think you'll spend most of your time in the casino, or on the lower promenade deck, then try to book something nearest to THAT deck....the less you have to access the elevators and can use the stairs instead, the better off you'll be. Doing 5 flights of stairs multiple times daily is NOT fun! The elevators can cause lengthy waits, so it's nice to not have to use them! Being NEAR the elevators and stairs is a huge PLUS!!!!

[mom2threecuties]

You'll love the Mariner! We've sailed on her three times - midship balcony, aft balcony 7388, and aft balcony 1390.

 

I highly recommend the aft balconies. If you want a huge balcony (about the same size as your cabin), I'd choose 7388, which is an E1. The only downside is the view is slightly obstructed by the ship's superstructure. We LOVED cabin 1390! It's a non-corner aft on deck 10 (category D1). The balcony is still MUCH larger than a midship balcony, and the view is completely unobstructed. Both of these cabins are prime real estate and are still available for your sailing. Cabin 1388 is also open. It's a corner aft on deck 10. The shape of that balcony is a little odd, but the cabin is much larger than a typical D1 balcony (more like the size of a junior suite).

 

If you book directly with RCCL, they sometimes won't let you book one of these cabins for only two passengers. My travel agent, however, has never had a problem getting me one of these cabins.

[silentbob007]

I honestly don't think there's a huge difference in movement on the large ships between midship and other points forward and aft though others would disagree with that point. As for which deck, I prefer 6 because it is close to the Royal Promenade. Unless I'm in an aft balcony, I'd prefer forward cabins because those elevators are typically less packed than the ones in the aft near the Windjammer and dining rooms.

[tmoret]

Love the ship I always Like the Deck 6. easy to get everywhere from there.

[jpf5911]

We had adjacent D2 cabins on Deck 7, just aft of the hump on the port side. There was rarely any discernable movement of the ship here (or anywhere else for that matter). The rooms were suprisingly spacious and the balconies were comfortable for 2 chairs and a cocktail table.

 

Our only negative observation was that we could hear/feel the engine at times and I think it's because the smokestacks are running up through the ship in that general area.

 

The other posters elevator observation is a good one. The aft elevators were always busy and the forward ones not nearly so much. We took the stairs alot.

 

 

 

My husband and I are new to cruising and have not made our reservations yet. We know we would like to cruise on the Mariner of the Seas, November 14, 2010, and would like a Balcony room. What we don't know is which level is best, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10? I have seen that the Superior Balcony rooms seem to have a little more cabin room and smaller balconies while the Deluxe Balcony rooms have smaller cabins and a little larger balcony but, what is the difference in the Superior Balconies (D1, D2, and D3) and also the Deluxe Balconies (E1 and E2)?

 

I have also read on other postings that the rooms facing aft are desired but since we have never cruised before are we better off finding a cabin in the middle of the ship to avoid any chance of sea sickness? Or, do we try to get an aft cabin even if it means getting a Deluxe Balcony rather than a Superior Balcony?

 

[SA Traveler]

We spent 46 days on the Mariner Around the Horn cruise in 9320 and loved it. It's a D1 and the location is great. The aft cabins on deck 9 would be our second choice.

[cruzincurt]

We like any deck where there are cabins above and below.

[IBookHePays]

I agree with CB, that I like the higher floors to be near the pool...but it is a personal choice no doubt! We were on 8 last cruise, because the kids were in a promenade down the hall...and it was a cinch to go to the pool and the promenade! Very centrally located! The hump cabins are my favorite, since they are so close to the stairs/elevators.

 

Which ever cabin you choose, I'm sure you will have a fabulous time on the Mariner...she's a great ship!:)

[Histrionix]

We spent 46 days on the Mariner Around the Horn cruise in 9320 and loved it. It's a D1 and the location is great. The aft cabins on deck 9 would be our second choice.

 

Would love to hear more about that cruise - Abe referenced it a couple of times during a session with him and Captain Per. Sounds like it was a blast.

 

I was reminded tonight to try to avoid a cabin directly across from a service area. It's true. While we loved our cabin, it was slightly across from a service area and there was sometimes an unpleasant odor in the hallway. Not terrible, just sometimes a little "ripe." You can easily tell this from the ship's diagrams on the RCCL site.

[John Henry on CC]

We spent 46 days on the Mariner Around the Horn cruise in 9320 and loved it. It's a D1 and the location is great. The aft cabins on deck 9 would be our second choice.

Wow, you spent 46 nights right there in the middle of the hump, near the Concierge Lounge? Did you drink it dry? ;)

[allboyz]

:DThanks for all your help I booked cabin #1390 this morning.

[LeesSummitCruiser1]

My husband and I are new to cruising and have not made our reservations yet. We know we would like to cruise on the Mariner of the Seas, November 14, 2010, and would like a Balcony room. What we don't know is which level is best, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10? I have seen that the Superior Balcony rooms seem to have a little more cabin room and smaller balconies while the Deluxe Balcony rooms have smaller cabins and a little larger balcony but, what is the difference in the Superior Balconies (D1, D2, and D3) and also the Deluxe Balconies (E1 and E2)?

 

I have also read on other postings that the rooms facing aft are desired but since we have never cruised before are we better off finding a cabin in the middle of the ship to avoid any chance of sea sickness? Or, do we try to get an aft cabin even if it means getting a Deluxe Balcony rather than a Superior Balcony?

 

 

 

We had cabin 6508 on the aft of the ship. The cabin was nice and the balcony was large, but it was set about 25 feet from the end of the ship. There was a large steel deck outside the cabin that prevented you from seeing out. The plus was on the rear of the ship we were shield from the wind on the return cruise and that was the warmest outside spot on the ship. Another minus was the smokers on the balconys above would throw there butts off their balconys onto the steel deck. All in all if I were to get an aft cabin again it would be higher up on the ship. This cabin was also a long walk from everywhere.

[mom2threecuties]

:DThanks for all your help I booked cabin #1390 this morning.

 

You're going to love that cabin! Have a great cruise :)

[novalab]

My husband and I are new to cruising and have not made our reservations yet. We know we would like to cruise on the Mariner of the Seas, November 14, 2010, and would like a Balcony room. What we don't know is which level is best, 6, 7, 8, 9 or 10? I have seen that the Superior Balcony rooms seem to have a little more cabin room and smaller balconies while the Deluxe Balcony rooms have smaller cabins and a little larger balcony but, what is the difference in the Superior Balconies (D1, D2, and D3) and also the Deluxe Balconies (E1 and E2)?

 

I have also read on other postings that the rooms facing aft are desired but since we have never cruised before are we better off finding a cabin in the middle of the ship to avoid any chance of sea sickness? Or, do we try to get an aft cabin even if it means getting a Deluxe Balcony rather than a Superior Balcony?

 

 

We sailed on the Mariner earlier this summer & our cabin was an E1, Deck 8, aft hump. We loved it!

 

It was close to the elevators. If you have to take the stairs anywhere (due to over-crowded elevators), it wasn't a long walk up or down to the desired deck. We felt our room & balcony size was perfect. So perfect in fact, that we reserved the same cabin for our April, 2010 cruise!:p

 

Mariner is our favorite ship & our recent cruise on her was our BEST ever!

[Rala]

Just a couple more hints....

 

be careful of Deck 6. Cabins above bars, restaurants, areas with entertainment may be noisy until late at night.

 

We always try to book a cabin with other passenger cabins above and below to minimize chance of noise (ie some areas of Deck 10 get noise from the Pool Deck like chairs scraping, etc. or from rolling carts in the Windjammer)

 

If you are at all prone to sea-sickness, stay mid-ship as you have mentioned.

 

Have a wonderful cruise!!!

[hcat]

We had adjacent D2 cabins on Deck 7, just aft of the hump on the port side. There was rarely any discernable movement of the ship here (or anywhere else for that matter). The rooms were suprisingly spacious and the balconies were comfortable for 2 chairs and a cocktail table.

 

Our only negative observation was that we could hear/feel the engine at times and I think it's because the smokestacks are running up through the ship in that general area.

 

The other posters elevator observation is a good one. The aft elevators were always busy and the forward ones not nearly so much. We took the stairs alot.

 

we are booked in 8230, a D2 for our first time on Navigator(same floor plan)

 

The cabin is just aft of the hump--How loud or bothersome is the vibration in this area? Even for a 5 day trip that could be annoying...

[hcat]

This post dropped down very quickly but I would appreciate any comments on this cabin on Navigator..

 

For now we decided not to switch but we could get something more forward one deck up in the same cabin category.

[Bob&Cathy]

Has anyone stayed in cabin 1288 (D1)? I am concerned now after booking that it may be noisy above.

[sg1phileshipper]

You can find a lot of pictures and detailed informations about dimensions of rooms and balcony on this website:

http://voyager-class.com/

 

I hope this could help you.

 

Giorgio

 

Thanks a lot for that wonderful link. That's a website I've never visited :D

 

Cindy

[txcrsr]

I have 1394, an aft Junior Suite on Deck 10, booked for 10/15/09. Can't wait! After our return, I will post reactions.

This will be my 10th RCI cruise, but never before on Mariner. My husband and I like the aft cabins because their balconies are generally bigger. I am expecting good things!