A back-to-back review of Royal Caribbean's Mariner of the Seas. This was a three and four-night cruise that went to Nassau, Bahamas, and Perfect Day at CocoCay. We learn about the recent Mariner refurbishments and what it's like sailing two cruises in a row. 

Sherry has cruise news: 

• Australia extending their cruise ship ban
• Royal Caribbean backtracks on no buffets. 
• Royal Caribbean gave us a financial update 
• We start starting to see where the first cruise ships may sail from 
• Virgin Voyages has delayed their inaugural cruise - again 

Listener Q:

Our Alaska cruise was canceled and now looking at next July. The prices 20% higher for the same time next year. Should we book now and monitor the prices or wait until they figure out when the boats will sail again before booking? - Jessica  

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