What is the Mariner of the Seas cruise ship and when does it visit Gibraltar?
Short answer
Mariner of the Seas is a Voyager-class Royal Caribbean International ship that entered service in 2003 and carries about 3,114 guests. Its upcoming visits to Gibraltar, with times and expected passengers, are listed on this page.
Upcoming visits to Gibraltar
Tuesday 3 August 2027, in port 10:00–17:00, about 3,114 passengers expected
Also in port: Spirit of Adventure.
Saturday 23 October 2027, in port 10:00–19:00, about 3,114 passengers expected
Also in port: Seadream II. Combined: about 3,226 passengers where known.
Plan your shore day in Gibraltar
From the Port of Gibraltar schedule, last checked 6 November 2026.
Detailed answer
Mariner of the Seas was built by Kvaerner Masa-Yards at Turku in Finland and entered service with Royal Caribbean International in November 2003. A refit in 2018 added cabins, and the ship now measures 139,863 gross tons and 311 metres in length, carrying about 3,114 guests at double occupancy and a crew of about 1,185. On board are a FlowRider surf simulator, The Perfect Storm waterslides, the Battle for Planet Z laser tag arena, the Studio B ice rink and Jamie's Italian, and Royal Caribbean describes it as a mid-sized, family-friendly ship. It is due in Gibraltar on Tuesday 3 August 2027, 10:00 to 17:00, on a seven-night Spain and Morocco solar eclipse sailing from Lisbon to Barcelona, and on Saturday 23 October 2027, 10:00 to 19:00, on a 14-night crossing from Barcelona to New Orleans. The Port schedule expects about 3,114 passengers, mainly American, on each call.
How busy will town be?
The upcoming visits listed on this page show the passengers expected on each call and any other ships in port the same day. Town is busiest when several ships are in at once or a large ship arrives at a weekend. A ship carrying a few hundred passengers makes little difference on its own.
Can you sail on it from nearby?
From early May 2027 Mariner of the Seas is due to sail from Lisbon and Barcelona, on itineraries of seven to ten nights that include Portugal, Morocco and Spain, before returning to New Orleans for the winter. Check current dates with Royal Caribbean.