Report on the Mariner

An all balcony suite ship. She started sailing in March 2001. The ship is beautiful, the cabins are fantastic, and the staff very accommodating and professional. When boarding you are aware of the 700-person capacity, however, once aboard it is like all those people disappear. The ship is so spacious and the public rooms somehow manage to maintain the intimacy that you feel on the smaller Regent ships. The fabrics, furniture, and dcor of the ship are absolutely incredible. There is a feeling that no cost was spared to make this the premier ship in the luxury market.

 

The ship is really well laid out. Once again as with the Navigator, Regent has managed to retain the intimacy of the small ship feeling that I love so much. Whether it is the layout of the ships or the fact that the space ratio per passenger is so high I never had that "big" ship crowded feeling. The main lounge has sight lines that are truly amazing. No columns block the view from anywhere in the theatre. With this state-of-the-art-lounge the entertainment offerings have certainly improved over Regent’s smaller ships because they are able to stage larger and more lavish shows.

The incredible options for dining really make this ship special. Signatures, the only Cordon Bleu restaurant at sea is the epitome of fine French cuisine in an truly sumptuous setting. Prime 7 The most intimate of restaurants on board, Prime 7 is a glamorous, contemporary interpretation of a classic American steakhouse. Along with avant-garde appetizers, savory soups and tantalizing desserts, the stars of the evening are the main courses with eight USDA Prime, dry-aged steaks to choose from, plus an enticing selection of lamb, pork, poultry and seafood specialties. Compass Rose consistently offers fine dining with a wonderful varied menu. For a more casual ambiance, La Veranda offers a tableside service dinner with a changing menu and the restaurant takes on a completely different feel than you experience during the day. Wine is complimentary at dinner.
 

Key Observations

• A truly beautiful ship. The fabrics and dcor have everyone talking.

• The cabins are really wonderful. Every cabin has a balcony. The smallest cabin is 301 square feet. Nice marble bathrooms with a full tub. Walk in closet, with tons of drawer space. The cabins have a high quality ambiance. The beds have the same "comforters" as the Navigator, no top sheet. At first I was confused. The comforters have covers that are washed and replaced. Without a sheet that comforter just snuggles around you and the effect is one of the best nights sleep you can imagine. The wonderful cabin, private balcony, wonderful comforters, and beautiful fabrics makes the cabin a place you do not want to leave.

• The food was truly outstanding and choices of four distinctly different restaurants are incredible.

• Signatures is the first restaurant at sea with Cordon Bleu chefs.  Outstanding food and experience.

• Four different restaurants for your evening dining pleasure.

• The Mariner has full internet and email capabilities. Very easy to use in the computer room called "Club.com".

• If you like entertainment then this ship offers an outstanding show lounge.

• Although there are 700-people aboard this ship has so much space you never feel you are on a ship of this size. The passengers seem to disappear once you are on board.  Wide halls, lots of public rooms, multiple restaurants a great ship!