7 min read | By Wanda Duncan | Published on October 5, 2026
Deciding where you want to spend your vacation days is often the exhilarating part of trip planning. With such a wide range of possibilities on Mariner of the Seas®, you’re truly spoiled for choice.
Cruising on Mariner of the Seas, you can picture yourself in the Caribbean, Mediterranean or on a bold transatlantic journey, moving between the U.S. and Europe. With year-round sailings, it’s easy to track down Mariner of the Seas depending on the season.
Book a Caribbean cruise during the fall, winter or spring and depart from an American port:
New Orleans, Louisiana.
During the summer, you can sail from these main European departure ports:
Barcelona, Spain.
Lisbon, Portugal.
Ravenna (Venice), Italy.
Rome (Civitavecchia), Italy.
A Royal Caribbean guest offered this sentiment about their time spent on board: “My wife and I had an amazing time on Mariner of the Seas! It was our honeymoon and our first time cruising with Royal Caribbean, which made it all the more special. From start to finish, the service was exceptional.”
Uncover more details about sailing on Mariner of the Seas to make booking your cruise easier.
Mariner of the Seas sails to the Caribbean in the fall, winter and spring and to the Mediterranean in the summer.
In America, cruise from New Orleans, Louisiana to Caribbean destinations such as George Town, Grand Cayman or Falmouth, Jamaica.
Cruise from European ports like Barcelona, Spain, or Lisbon, Portugal to Nice (Villefranche), France or Tenerife, Canary Islands.
Choose a longer transatlantic sailing for extended time at sea, with 14- and 17-night itineraries connecting North America and Europe.
This Mariner of the Seas guide helps you choose the best itinerary for the type of vacation you need the most.
Select your cruise based on:
Desired cruise length.
Departure port.
Destinations you want to explore.
Since each itinerary operates at a different time of year and from different ports, take care to plan your cruise well in advance.
Ditch the winter blues and set sail to the Caribbean, where you can island hop, splash in turquoise waters and sunbathe on popular white sand beaches for a fraction of the cost. Choose a 4- or 5-night short cruise, or extend your break to 9 or 10 nights for a deeper experience.
When in the United States, your cruise will leave from:
Mariner of the Seas typically visits these Caribbean ports:
Cozumel, Mexico.
Puerto Costa Maya, Mexico.
Belize City, Belize.
George Town, Grand Cayman.
Falmouth, Jamaica.
Roatan, Honduras.
Book a value-packed European getaway when you explore the Mediterranean on Mariner of the Seas. On 7- to 10- or 11-night itineraries, you have more time to immerse yourself in the cruise experience and enjoy historic cities brimming with culture.
Sail from several main ports:
A sample of possible 2027 Mariner of the Seas stops includes:
Barcelona and Málaga, Spain.
Amalfi Coast (Salerno) and Sicily (Messina), Italy.
Corfu and Mykonos, Greece.
Split and Dubrovnik, Croatia.
Casablanca and Tangier, Morocco.
Lisbon and Madeira (Funchal), Portugal.
Valletta, Malta.
Provence (Toulon) and Nice (Villefranche), France.
Gran Canaria and Tenerife, Canary Islands.
Imagine the clock disappearing on a trip of a lifetime across the Atlantic Ocean. You fully disconnect from the hustle and bustle to plunge into the journey that is a repositioning or transatlantic cruise.
Sailing between Barcelona, Spain, and New Orleans, Louisiana, you have the potential to visit the following ports:
Cartagena, Spain.
Gibraltar, United Kingdom.
Bermuda.
Miami, Florida.
Tangier and Casablanca, Morocco.
Seville (Cadiz), Spain.
Málaga, Spain.
“This was my first transatlantic cruise, and I had the most amazing time! From entering on the first day to getting to the dock, I felt like I had everything I needed at my fingertips. The staff was kind, knowledgeable and went out of their way,” said a Royal Caribbean guest.
With a transatlantic cruise, your 14- or 17-night journey is the destination. Start your trip or finish your trip with these unique one-way sailings.
Get a better idea of where your vacation can take you through these example itineraries for Mariner of the Seas.
Mariner of the Seas is a mid-sized ship with action-packed, big ship energy. It’s family-friendly and, due to some major updates, has every creature comfort and more to make your vacation wonderful.
Here are a few onboard experiences and official ship features:
FlowRider®.
The Perfect Storm®.
Battle for Planet Z®.
Jamie’s Italian by Jamie Oliver.
Izumi Hibachi & Sushi®.
Playmakers℠ Sports Bar & Arcade.
The Bamboo Room.
Studio B Ice Rink.
Another excited guest had this to say about their trip: “This was our second or third time on Mariner of the Seas. It was our first time staying in a suite. The suite was awesome along with the extras. All of the service was amazing. We will definitely be booking another cruise on Royal Caribbean!”
Nothing is better than the moment you finally arrive for your great holiday. And with so many thrilling amenities and activities, your hardest choice will be which voyage to take first on Mariner of the Seas.
Adventure is waiting for you at every turn, whether you sail to the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, or on a transatlantic trip on Mariner of the Seas. There are plenty of ways for you to stay active and opportunities for you to completely unwind.
Find the perfect cruise for your next holiday on Mariner of the Seas.