As usual our Royal Caribbean cruise was wonderful. This was our first sailing since achieving our Diamond Level status and our first on the Mariner. It is certainly worth being Loyal to Royal to achieve the high tier status perks.

The ship was all decked out with Christmas decor. She is a beautiful ship on her own. Clean and well maintained.

The only issue; the servers in the Diamond and above breakfast venue. They were pretty sullen, as if were a chore for them to wait on us. The staff in the Windjammer and main dining room were more welcoming and accommodating. Although getting coffee in the windjammer took an act of congress. I realize they had extra sanitation issues to take care of to keep us all healthy. I can wait for coffee versus getting sick. Good Job people. Read more