Can anyone tell me if there are differences in the Mariner penthouses? I noticed in a brochure there are A, B, & C penthouse catagories. Thank's

All are the same. A&B have butlers and A's are on higher floors.

Loulani:

Unless you want a butler, I'd recommend booking a C Penthouse - same layout, lower price and lower deck so not as much movement in rough seas.

They are very well designed - roomy, lots of storage, larger balcony. Wish they had them on the Voyager :(

How is that for single people. After being couped up in that stateroom on Serenity, it might be worth it to have a suite with some room. I can attest that a tiny stateroom will drive you batty after awhile. To be able to lie down on your balcony would be another plus.

Chip...while I'm not certain, I think the single suppliment for Penthouse cabins is pretty high.

The normal suite should be very comfortable for one person and on many cruises the Radisson suppliment is a bargain compared to other cruiselines' pricing. On some itineraries it's only $99!

Of course each cruise is different, but if you're traveling solo, shopping for those $99 (single suppliment) rates would be worthwhile!

We had the chance to get a private tour of all the suites. As Margo pointed out the only difference between A/B Penthouse and C Penthouse is that there is no butler service on the C Penthouse.

We found the space in the D-H suites to be good for us two for 10 days. In the case when we travel with both our girls, Penthouse will be the way to go (at least).

Single supplement is steep for the penthouses. 150% at least. Dad has one for our Alaska cruise. After being used to the Navigator, we didn't think we'd adjust well to a standard Mariner suite.

Well I'm on a C cabin both on MINT and Vancover to Tokyo. I'll say this, it cost less than the standred balcony on Crystal. Throw in no tipping. What a deal.

Chip...you'll never go back to Crystal again. But be warned, the C Penthouse will spoil you, as will the service, food and ambiance of the Mariner. I think you're going to love it!

I booked a C Penthouse on MINT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

The Mariner penthouse suites are our absolute favorite! The sense of spaciousness can't be beat. And the C category (sans butler) is the best value! <img border="0" alt="[bounce]" title="" src="graemlins/ubbbounce2.gif" />

Great to hear the rave reviews about the "C" penthouses. With the 2 category upgrade promotion on our MINT cruise it sounds like many of us just couldn't resist paying for the "E" and getting the free upgrade to the "C" penthouse. It really is a GREAT value!

Marcie:

Will they really UPGRADE TO C?

Wow, that would be a great deal! Enjoy.

Yes Margo...many of us on MINT are paying for the "E" category but receiving a "C" penthouse. Isn't that terrific!!

Gosh - too bad we can't join you - the Penthouse Suites on Mariner are the best - and what a great group to cruise with.

Sorry we can't be in two places at once!

Do Penthouses get more alcohol? I need to plan my parties and free additional alcohol sure would increase the frequency!

Todd,

With the money Ngaire saved me recently on the MINT cruise, Paige and I would be happy to furnish bottles for one of your Cosmo parties.

Anthony

Thanks Anthony! I think we are neighbors on MINT! We can pass bottles on the balcony! I am in 920.

Todd,

We ordered the Grey Goose on our most recent trip and despite hosting a few predinner cocktails; it seemed like we only went through 1/3 of the liter bottle...so we will be GLAD to share our bottle with you!

COOL! We'll be drinking Cosmos all week long!!!!

They'd better put on extra LIMES...sounds like it's going to be one great cruise!

I've yet to drink my FIRST cosmo, not for long...1 week from tonight!! Yea Todd!

Cosmos for everyone!!!!!!!!!!!

Todd, we'd be happy to provide GG and Triple Sec. Is there anything else we can bring?

MarnaLou

Sounds good to me! Thanks MarnaLou!

And I'll chip in our Grey Goose as well. :)

Masaki

This is goin to be GREAT cruise! Grey Goose Cosmos for everyone!!!! Thanks Masaki!

As long as you keep pouring them, Todd! :)

Masaki

I am ready! Bring it on! I can shake like the best of them - especially where Grey Goose is concerned!

Todd:

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How many GG will you need??????

That's really cool Margo!

Margo - I thought that I had suddenly developed quintuple vision!

Masaki

Well Masaki....after a few Todd Cosmos you never know!

Sure wish we could join all of you - it's going to be a great time! I wonder if Marc or aaannnthony would volunteer to do Cosmos on the Voyager!

Actually, maybe I've already been partaking of Todd's cosmos - I just realized that there are actually 6 Grey Goose pictures, not 5! :) "sextuple vision"???

You still could join us, you know, Margo ... ;)

Masaki

Margo, I'm a scotch drinker. However, I did try a Cosmo on the Diamond. I guess we could always experiement.

Marc, Which brands of scotch were you able to request for the in-room bar set-up?

Johnnie Walker Red is standard. Glenlivet was premium (on first back to back had so many bottles inherited that I asked for only a single premium bottle).

I don't know if it will age or travel well but maybe I can carry my bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue to PG so we can have a scotch tasting. I also have a bottle of Johnnie Walker Green at home but I am planning on breaking that open soon.

Marc,

Is J&B available as a standard? :)

Don't know.