Constellation Theatre
The spacious Constellation Theatre is on deck 5. It is extremely comfortable, with every seat giving a good view of the stage. A small table is accessible to each seat, and drinks are served during the shows. There is also a balcony with seating on deck 6. The nightly shows were at 9:45 each evening and consisted of singing, dancing or comedy. We found them enjoyable and of good variety.
Lounges, Bars, and Nightclubs
The Seven Seas Mariner has 7 bars and lounges. The open hours of each are posted in the daily "Passages" newsletter, but you can find a drink in one of them from mid-morning until late in the evening. Starting at the top of the ship, the Observation Lounge on deck 12 gives visitors a great view of where the ship is heading. The pianist and guitarist provide guests with quiet listening music from after dinner until after midnight. The Pool Bar on deck 11 is open throughout the day, and is the most casual area on the ship. The Mariner Lounge is just outside the Compass Rose and Latitudes restaurants, and is primarily used for pre-dinner drinks and as a gathering area to meet your dinner companions. The Horizon Lounge is a popular multi-functional place, serving early-riser breakfast, snacks, tea, and drinks. After the evening show, many on our ship drifted there to dance. The Connoisseur Club is just off the Horizon Lounge. It is really just a small room for cigar smokers, but I thought its overstuffed chairs and faux fireplace were a perfect decor. The humidor is stocked with Cuban cigars (available for purchase). For those looking for more action, the Stars Nightclub offers disco music until the wee hours of the morning. The Stars Nightclub has its own stairway up to the casino, which also features a small bar for gamblers.
Activity Areas
The pool area on the Seven Seas Mariner was large and more than adequate for a ship its size. There are Jacuzzis around the pool, and tables and chairs for al fresco dining from the pool grill. On our cruise, there were plenty of chaises to go around. With every suite having its own balcony, I think many passengers sat and read or relaxed in the privacy of their own balcony area. There is a wide jogging/walking track on deck 12, along with a paddle tennis court and a golf driving net. The gym has workout machines and an aerobics area used for classes and free weights.
Quiet Areas
The library area off the gallery is light and open, with books and DVDs. The Club.com computer room is next to the library. There were computers in the Club.com, and also in the library area. The manager of the Club.com gives computer classes several times on the cruise. One new addition is wireless Internet access in the area near Club.com and the Library. The fee is the same as if you are using the Seven Seas Mariner's computers to access the Web. I always travel with my notebook computer, and it was nice to be able to compose the emails in my suite and then upload them using the wireless access.
There are a few chairs in the library area, but I think many passengers chose other quiet places on the ship for reading. A beauty salon and spa operated by Carita Spas were both very popular.
