Hi LRM
Both times we have been on the Mariner, both times we were on board by 12 noon enjoying a nice glass champagne, followed by a nice lunch at the pool grill. When you board, the social hostess will give you a note saying that your suite will be ready (14:30, of course) and at what times you can do spa and restaurant appointments.
What I have found helpful is that before going on board, I've made myself a daily itinerary assigning what days I need what appointments.
so, hopefully, if you can get on board early, you should be able to get your appointments booked...go queue up the minute they open!
Perhaps travel cannot prevent bigotry, but by demonstrating that all peoples cry, laugh, eat, worry, and die, it can introduce the idea that if we try and understand each other, we may even become friends ~~M. Angelou~~
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