Royal Caribbean currently has an attractive early-bird offer for autumn 2027. Departing on October 21, 2027, you will set sail on a two-week transatlantic crossing aboard the Mariner of the Seas. The sailing will take from Barcelona to New Orleans, featuring port calls in mainland Spain, Gibraltar, and Bermuda.
Interior staterooms on this voyage can currently be booked starting at €557 per person. Upgrades to oceanview cabins start at €664 per person, while balcony cabins are available from €878 per person (based on double occupancy). Solo travelers can join the crossing starting from €994.
Full board dining across the main dining rooms and the Windjammer buffet is included in the cruise fare. Filtered water, iced tea, and brewed coffee are complimentary during meal hours, and passengers have free access to most onboard amenities, entertainment venues, and West End-style theater productions.
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Royal Caribbean automatically adds a daily crew gratuity of US$18.50 per person per day to your onboard account. If you wish to adjust or remove these service charges, you can do so by speaking with the Guest Services desk while on board.
The Route
Your cruise begins in Barcelona. The Catalan capital is world-renowned for Antoni Gaudí’s Sagrada Família and the bustling boulevard of Las Ramblas. The ship departs in the late afternoon around 17:00, setting course southbound along the Spanish Mediterranean coast. The first port of call is Cartagena. The cruise terminal is situated directly adjacent to the historic center, making exploring on foot effortless. A standout highlight is the remarkably preserved Roman Theatre, dating back to the 1st century BC.
The following day brings you to Gibraltar. The British Overseas Territory is famous for the Rock of Gibraltar, whose upper nature reserve is inhabited by wild Barbary macaques. Gibraltar also features an extensive military tunnel network carved into the limestone rock during the 18th century and World War II. From Europa Point, clear days offer sweeping views across the Strait of Gibraltar toward the coast of Morocco in North Africa.
Six consecutive days at sea follow as the Mariner of the Seas crosses the open Atlantic, bound for King’s Wharf, Bermuda. Known for pastel-hued cottages, colonial architecture, and famous pink-sand beaches, Bermuda is a true Atlantic gem. The iconic Horseshoe Bay Beach is easily accessible by a short taxi or shuttle ride from the Royal Naval Dockyard. Excursion options also include the capital city of Hamilton or the historic colonial town of St. George’s, a designated UNESCO World Heritage site. Following four more sea days across the Gulf of Mexico, the cruise concludes after 14 nights in New Orleans, Louisiana.
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| 1 | Barcelona, Spain | 17:00 | ||
| 2 | Cartagena, Spain | 10:00 | 19:00 | |
| 3 | Gibraltar, Gibraltar | 10:00 | 19:00 | |
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| 10 | King’s Wharf, Ireland Island, Bermuda | 08:00 | 16:00 | |
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| 15 | New Orleans, Louisiana, USA | 06:00 |
The Ship
Built in 2003 and extensively refurbished in 2018 during a multi-million-dollar modernization, the Mariner of the Seas measures 311 meters (1,020 feet) in length and 48 meters (157 feet) in beam. The Voyager-class ship accommodates approximately 3,100 passengers and nearly 1,200 crew members.
Familiar from other vessels across Royal Caribbean’s fleet is the signature FlowRider surf simulator, one of the ship’s most celebrated active attractions. Other sports and recreation amenities include a full-size indoor ice-skating rink, a 40-foot rock climbing wall, an inline-skating track, a 9-hole miniature golf course, golf simulators, and a regulation basketball and volleyball court.
Guests seeking pure relaxation can retreat to the spacious Vitality Spa and fitness center, or the adults-only Solarium pool deck. If you are in the mood for shopping and socializing, the central Royal Promenade stretches down the ship’s interior, lined with duty-free boutiques, cafes, and pubs that remain lively throughout sea days. Evening entertainment features high-caliber theater productions, ice-skating spectacles in Studio B, and vibrant live music lounges.
Culinary options expanded significantly during the ship’s renovation, adding specialty venues like Jamie’s Italian by celebrity chef Jamie Oliver and Izumi Hibachi & Sushi alongside the complimentary main dining rooms and Windjammer buffet.
The primary onboard language is English, and the onboard currency is the US Dollar. Any incidental expenses incurred during the crossing can be settled at checkout with all major credit cards.
Below are a few impressions of the ship and cabins:
Getting There
The cruise sets sail from Barcelona and concludes in New Orleans. Flight schedules for October/November 2027 are not yet open for booking, as commercial airlines typically publish schedules 330 to 360 days in advance. For your inbound flight to Spain, low-cost carriers such as Ryanair typically offer one-way fares starting around €30 (excluding checked luggage). For the return flight from New Orleans to Europe, one-way transatlantic fares usually start around €300 to €350 (excluding checked baggage).