http://www.viewpoints.com/aboutme/mergle55 Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:36:33 GMT Reviews by mergle55 http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Mariner-of-the-Seas--25905-review-0eca1  This is a wonderful ship and perfect for a family cruise. They have it down from check in to check out. They will go above and beyond to accomidate, especially children and large groups. — We took plenty of our own alcohol aboard, especially since we were told at the pier if you can seel the cooler so it does not open we will deliver it with the luggage, so we taped it shut and they did. — We took this cruise with a mixed group totaling 24. The went out of the way to make sure we were setted togather, our cabins were togather. — All in all just a wonderful experience (my second time aboard this ship). — Just beware not to go when GA is in spring break. We went 1st week of April, and it seemed that everyone on the ship was from GA (especially Gwinnett county). There were 800 kids aboard under 18. The only downfall they will allow teenagers 18-20 to drink, with parent permission, and there were many stagering  teenagers aboard. (all though not too... Wed, 22 Aug 2007 14:36:33 GMT http://www.viewpoints.com/Royal-Caribbean-Mariner-of-the-Seas--25905-review-0eca1 mergle55 5