Mariner of the Seas transports passengers to cruise destinations in North America and Mexico. Voyager Class ships feature enhanced amenities, such as ice skating rinks, and claim the largest space per guest compared to the entire cruise industry. The Mariner of the Seas also has specialized dining options that include name-brand restaurants.
The primary departure port for Mariner of the Seas is Los Angeles, California. The ship sails to destinations along the Pacific coast and the Mexican Riviera in two separate cruise itineraries. Cruises to the Mexican Riviera include stops in Cabo San Lucas, Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta. Pacific coast cruises stop in San Francisco, Seattle and Victoria, British Columbia. Both of the itineraries to the Mexican Riviera and the coastal Pacific span seven nights.
Mariner of the Seas has amenities for virtually every passenger. Mini-golf, a casino, both inline and ice skating, a rock-climbing wall, basketball court, spa and fitness center, wine bar and clubs for both teens and adults are all found on board. In addition to being a vacation cruise ship, Mariner of the Seas also can accommodate conferences. Meeting spaces and reception areas are available with a boardroom and professional presentation rooms that feature technology equipment for audio-visual presentations.
The vessel is 1,020 feet long, 157.5 feet wide, weighs 138,000 tons and has a cruising speed of 22 knots. It has a capacity of 3,114 passengers in 1,557 rooms. Conference facilities can hold up to 400 people. Individual room sizes vary between 150 square feet in an interior stateroom to more than 500 square feet in a two-bedroom family suite. There are five restaurants and 16 elevators.
Mariner of the Seas and Royal Caribbean adhere to the industry standard of peak cruising dates and availability. Cruises depart multiple times every month. Since Mariner of the Seas specializes in seven-night cruises, it is able to depart on a weekly basis with a quick turn-around. Cruises during peak times in cooler months are more expensive than cruises during the summer, but Royal Caribbean offers discounts as an incentive to purchase a cruise close to the embarkation date.
