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We are sailing on the Mariner on Monday. My husband is thinking that he won't bring his laptop but wants to know if there is a place he could use a computer if he needs to log in for work to a web-based email system. We both have a VOOM package so assume we could use that and not have to pay extra. Sorry if this is a stupid question.

Thanks. My husband has decided to wear shorts/polo or button down shirts and will have a couple of pairs of pants with him for the dress your best night and if there is any issue with his shorts! He's always warmer than everyone else so that's the only reason he prefers shorts. Packing on Sunday!!!

Thank you Matt. That is what I will do. Trust me, if anyone in our group shows up in gym shorts or anything else that I don't feel is appropriate, I will personally send them back to their cabin! ?

I will preface this post by telling you that we have done 10+ cruises but not in about 10 years. We were used to the old style of cruising when men had to wear long pants in the dining room (or be turned away) and on formal nights, a suit and tie and I wore a fancy dress. From what I have been reading from recent reviews and posts on this board for the Mariner, it seems that men can now wear shorts at dinner and won't be turned away at the door. And when I say shorts, I mean nice dress shorts with a collared shirt, not gym shorts and a t-shirt! However, if this is not correct, please do tell me. We are a group of 18 family members and I have become the organizer so I want to tell everyone what they should be packing. Thank you!

Thank you! So helpful. Can't wait!

I think that's what we will plan to do. In fact, I will probably stay with my in-laws and all of the bags and have my husband park the car. This way I can keep an eye on them! ?

That's excellent news. My FIL is having some medical issues right now so anything that makes our check in a little easier, will be great!

Excellent! Thank you.

Our family is on the Mariner departing Miami on Nov. 19th. We will be driving from West Palm Beach on the morning of the cruise and plan to park at the parking lot at the port. Are there usually any issues finding parking spots? Someone just told one of our traveling companions that it's a mess but I'm not really sure if they've actually experienced it themselves. We would be arriving at around 11am or possibly a little earlier. TIA!

Thank you for your response. This gives me some hope that if we do have to cancel my in-laws may get their money back for our cabin as well. Still hoping he will feel ok by the time of the cruise and will be able to go. Finger's crossed as we would like for them to be able to enjoy their anniversary vacation.

Thanks. I was just trying to see if anyone has had a similar experience. Will reach out to the insurance company once I know what's going to happen. If my in-laws can't go we won't be going without them. The cruise is to celebrate their 50th anniversary.

Our entire family is booked on a cruise in a few weeks. My in-laws have paid for 3 cabins and the travel insurance for each (theirs, ours and my brother-in-law's family). We are also a group booking of 8 cabins (of other family members/friends). My father-in-law went to the hospital last Sunday due to extremely bad pain in his back and leg. Without boring you with all the details, he is still in pain and having trouble walking/getting around and we are awaiting the diagnosis after an MRI on Friday afternoon. What I am trying to figure out is IF he has to cancel the cruise due to his medical condition, would we also be able to cancel and get their money back for our cabin and my BIL's cabin since he is a traveling companion (even though we are not in the same cabins?). I keep reading the insurance documents and I just can't figure it out!

Perfect! Thanks again.

Thank you for the quick reply!

Does a normal hotel keycard work in this slot? We always hot so I would like to bring something that I can put in that slot.

Yes, we all have Traditional Dining early seating at 6pm.

Thanks Matt!

My TA has requested that our group of 18 (who all have early dining in Main Dining room) have 2 tables near each other - one for 10 people and one for 8 people. She's put in 3 requests for this and has not received any kind of confirmation. The most important thing is that the people at the one table of 10 sit with each other (whole purpose of cruising together is to eat as a family!). This is for Mariner on Nov. 19th so it's coming up close and now I'm getting nervous (I'm the planner of the group). I'm assuming I'm going to have to go speak to someone in the dining room as soon as I board the ship if it hasn't been confirmed before we go. Has anyone else had any issues with this sort of thing? We're going for my in-laws 50th Anniversary so it would be nice if we could all be in the same section of the dining room.

Thank you firebuck! Planning to use all the OBC to offset our gratuities since we already have the beverage package and don't plan to buy much else!

We got $50 onboard credit when we booked our cruise and our TA told us that she got us an additional $50 per stateroom for our group booking. I have already used the one $50 credit towards a beverage package but do not see that other credit anywhere on our info. I know she said it will be available when we get on the ship but I just want to make sure that sounds correct. I also just called and gave my MLife # and received another $125 OBC and I do see that in the cruise planner (so so happy I called!).

@JLMoran thank you so much! This is very helpful info and exactly what I needed! Thanks again!!!

Very stupid question but as long as I have VOOM, I can text to other phones without any charges, right? Again, sorry as this probably very obvious!

Thank you for the wine list photos!! Sorry you have to go home now... ?

Thank you - that would be wonderful! Just trying to figure out which red wines I'll have access to within the drink package or with paying a few extra $$$!

Thank you so much for the Solarium pictures as well as the drink menus from the different bars. Nice to see what wines are available especially since I have the beverage package.