590 Mariner of the Seas 2020 Review + Cruise News | Royal Caribbean

<p>A back-to-back review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. This was a three and four-night cruise that went to Nassau, Bahamas, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. We learn about the recent Mariner refurbishments and what it's like sailing two cruises in a row. </p> <p><strong>Sherry has cruise news: </strong></p> <ul> <li>Australia extending their cruise ship ban</li> <li>Royal Caribbean backtracks on no buffets. </li> <li>Royal Caribbean gave us a financial update </li> <li>We start starting to see where the first cruise ships may sail from </li> <li>Virgin Voyages has delayed their inaugural cruise - again </li> </ul> <p><strong>Listener Q:</strong></p> <div>Our Alaska cruise was canceled and now looking at next July. The prices 20% higher for the same time next year. Should we book now and monitor the prices or wait until they figure out when the boats will sail again before booking? - Jessica</div> <div class="yj6qo"> </div> <div class="adL"> <p>--</p> <p>Thoughts or questions?<strong> <a href= "mailto:doug@cruiseradio.net">doug@cruiseradio.net</a> </strong></p> <div class="postBody"> <p>Want daily cruise news? Subscribe to the <a href= "https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/cruise-radio-news/id1027216124?mt=2">Cruise Radio News podcast feed</a>. </p> <p>Get in-depth cruise news and industry insight at <a href= "http://www.cruiseradio.net/">www.cruiseradio.net.</a> </p> </div> </div>