Thread: Information about the Mariner

Flickr: Photos from Lowcountrygal
Photos of cabin 7388 and JS 7692, 7244, interior promenade cabin,
A few misc photos of ship

The Mariner Portofino has a Mystery Dinner ... this was taken from another thread:

Portofino Mystery Dinner Theater....this is from the Compass Jan. 20th Eastern route...it was held on day 3.

A night filled with mystery an intrigue. It's an interactive dinner show that includes champagne & hors d'oeuvres, followed by a four course dinner with wine in Portofino Restaurant. $49.50 per person (gratuity included). Recommended for adults only.

Someone posted that you could get a sewing kit from the purser's desk.

So how do you get to the helipad?
Deck 4, (promenade deck), all the way forward, you will see stairs going up a deck and that leads to the bow of the ship. The stairs are sometimes closed off if it is extremely windy.

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All kinds of information and photos of AFT cabins on the Mariner

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Mariner menu 7 night posted

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Did any of you notice that RCCL has a new players club for the Casino called Club Royale??? I wrote them last week to determine the criteria for qualifying as a member (we sure don't meet the qualifications they sent me) and here is their response if any one is interestested:

Dear Mary:

Thank you for inquiring about our Club Royale, Royal Caribbean's new player program. Players are invited to join the program by the Casino Managers onboard based on the amount of time played and average bet. To qualify a player must play at least three hours per day during their cruise, placing the following minimum bets: Blackjack/Dice at $50.00 per hand/roll; Caribbean Stud/Let It Ride/Three Card Poker /Roulette at $25.00 per hand/spin; Slots at $5.00 per spin. Guests who play to the above qualifications will be invited to join our players program. After qualifying, then the member will be offered discounts off future cruises based on level of play.

We also have on seven of our ships: Sovereign of the Seas, Mariner of the Seas, Jewel of the Seas, Serenade of the Seas, Freedom of the Seas, Enchantment of the Seas, and the Liberty of the Seas automated player tracking for our slot machines. These allow guests to earn points for onboard redemption of gifts. These points expire at the end of the voyage. This is separate from our players program.

Once you are onboard and the casino is open, you should introduce yourself to the Casino Manager so that you can have your play tracked. If your play merits, you will be invited to join the program and start to earn discounts towards future Royal Caribbean cruise vacations.

If you require additional funds for gaming while onboard you have three options:

1. You may take up to $2,000/day per person in the casino on your Sea Pass Account in order to purchase chips or coins for gambling in the casino. Your SeaPass account must be backed up with a credit card that will authorize these amounts. Charges are listed as "entertainment" on your account and do not carry interest charges.

2. You may take cash advances against your credit cards. These do carry fees and there is a limit from American Express of only $10,000 per voyage.

3. You may complete the below credit form and if approved you will be able to write a personal check for the amount you require for gambling while onboard. You may take markers against this pre-approved amount, however all debts must be settled before the end of the voyage.

We hope that we've been able to answer your questions.

Regards,

John R. Neal
Club Royale, Casino Operations
Phone: 888.561.2234
Email: clubroyale@rccl.com

Originally Posted by MilliesMom

Did any of you notice that RCCL has a new players club for the Casino called Club Royale???

To qualify a player must play at least three hours per day during their cruise, placing the following minimum bets: Blackjack/Dice at $50.00 per hand/roll; Caribbean Stud/Let It Ride/Three Card Poker /Roulette at $25.00 per hand/spin; Slots at $5.00 per spin. Guests who play to the above qualifications will be invited to join our players program. After qualifying, then the member will be offered discounts off future cruises based on level of play.

WOW, those are really high qualifications!!!!

CCL's Ocean Players Club is better than that.

Originally Posted by stanford's girl

WOW, those are really high qualifications!!!!

CCL's Ocean Players Club is better than that.

I know we sure didn't qualify for Club Royale. The money they "expect" you to spend would pay for another cruise. Last cruise I think we gambled maybe $5 total for the week. It was interesting to read tho what their qualifications are. I also thought it was interesting that the more you played, the greater the discounts on future cruises (reminded me of the hotels in Vegas and some of the offers they send their high rollers --- one of my co-workers husband is a big roller in Vegas. They sent private jets, gave him penthouse suites with butlers etc for his stays in Vegas numerous times a year.)

here's an interesting thread on everything you would ever want to know about "Next Cruise Credit" --- booking future cruise while on board:

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Comments are NOT MINE ... just an FYI on cabins.

If you want to save a little money on the cabin and get the best location, plus the best view, these are the best cabins to me.
8618 or 8620 Center of the Hump Port Side
8318 or 8320 center of the Hump Starboard side
If they are taken, drop down to Deck 7 and try for the cabins beneath them.
These hump cabins are in a great central location, have a great view, have totally private balconies because you are out further from the ship than all others, are near the elevators and the stairs, and yet there is no extra noise because of that.
The center Hump cabins are the prime choice with the best views.
This is the Mariner. You can see these cabins and where they are.
1620 is marked wrong. It is the Royal Suite.