Mariner of the Seas

There's no need for a surf lesson to catch a wave on Mariner of the Seas. The ship's FlowRider sends a continuous rush of water across a padded deck built for surfing and bodyboarding, with tiered seating nearby for guests who prefer to watch rather than wobble.

Guests after something a little different will find it at Battle for Planet Z, Mariner of the Seas' glow-in-the-dark laser tag arena. Teams work through a themed course built for strategy as much as speed, making it a popular way for guests of most ages to burn off some energy between meals.

Home to the Typhoon and Cyclone waterslides, The Perfect Storm gives guests racing side by side a proper reason to head for the pool deck. Added during the ship's 2018 refurbishment, it remains one of the more energetic ways to cool off on a sea day.

Puzzle fans should set aside an hour for the Royal Caribbean Escape Room, where guests work through a sequence of clues and riddles against the clock. It's an entertaining way to spend time with family or friends, no matter the weather.

Two speciality restaurants give guests good reason to book ahead on a Mariner of the Seas cruise. Jamie's Italian by Jamie Oliver serves family-style pasta and seasonal Tuscan dishes, while Izumi offers teppanyaki cooked tableside, plus a full menu of sushi and sashimi for guests who'd rather leave the theatrics to the chef.

Not every meal needs booking ahead. Windjammer serves an international buffet running from breakfast through to a late supper, Seaside Café keeps things simple with grab-and-go favourites, and the main dining room offers a changing à la carte menu each evening as part of the standard cruise fare.

From a quiet rum cocktail to a livelier night out, Mariner of the Seas has a bar for most moods. The Bamboo Room leans into tiki cocktails and tropical styling, Boleros brings Latin rhythm and salsa dancing most evenings, Schooner Bar keeps things classic with nautical theming and sing-alongs, and the Barnacle & Barrel English Pub pours a proper pint alongside hearty pub food for guests missing a taste of home.

Standard: Approx. 106 sq. ft.

Built with solo cruisers in mind, these Mariner of the Seas rooms carry no single supplement, making them a sensible choice for guests travelling alone. They're compact and well planned, with everything needed for a comfortable night's sleep between days spent exploring the ship.

Standard: Approx. 160 sq. ft.
Promenade View: Approx. 167 sq. ft.

For guests who'd rather spend their budget on shore excursions than cabin space, Mariner of the Seas' interior staterooms offer a well-appointed base for the cruise. The Promenade View grade adds a window over the ship's indoor thoroughfare, giving guests a sense of what's going on below without a sea view.

Standard: Approx. 161 sq. ft.
Spacious: Approx. 211 sq. ft.
Panoramic: Approx. 191 sq. ft.
Ultra Spacious: Approx. 328 sq. ft.

These Mariner of the Seas cabins bring a picture window and natural light into the cabin, with the Panoramic grade adding a floor-to-ceiling window and the Ultra Spacious option offering enough room to comfortably sleep a larger family group.

Standard: Approx. 198 sq. ft. plus a 46 sq. ft. balcony.
Spacious: Approx. 203 sq. ft. plus a 42 sq. ft. balcony.

Step outside for a breath of sea air without leaving the cabin. These balcony staterooms pair a sitting area with a private outdoor space, perfect for morning coffee or an evening drink as the ship sails between ports.

Standard: Approx. 277 sq. ft. plus a 46 sq. ft. balcony.

Between a standard balcony cabin and the ship's larger suites, the Junior Suite adds a separate seating area and a handful of suite guest benefits available throughout the ship.

Standard: Approx. 547 sq. ft.

With room for up to eight guests and a layout built around two bedrooms, the Grand Suite is a fitting choice for larger families or groups travelling together, with private outdoor dining space adding to the occasion.

Owner's Suite: Approx. 506 sq. ft. plus a 131 sq. ft. balcony.
Royal Suite: Approx. 1,260 sq. ft. plus a 224 sq. ft. balcony.

At the top of Mariner of the Seas' accommodation offering, the Owner's Suite pairs a separate bedroom and lounge with a full bathtub, while the Royal Suite goes further still with a whirlpool bath and a wraparound balcony, making it the ship's most indulgent stateroom.

Mariner of the Seas' main pool deck offers guests a place to cool off between activities, with several pools, whirlpools, and plenty of sun loungers spread across the open deck. A pool bar keeps drinks within easy reach for anyone happy to stay put for the afternoon.

Set apart from the busier pool deck, the adults-only Solarium gives guests travelling without children a calmer place to retreat. Its own pool and loungers sit under cover, making it a great spot for an afternoon with a book, rain or shine.

Guests looking to slow down for an hour or two will find a full treatment menu at the Vitality Spa, from deep tissue massage to targeted facials, with a nearby salon for a haircut or manicure before dinner. The Fitness Center, positioned with ocean views, runs a weekly programme of yoga and group classes alongside its usual run of cardio and weights equipment.