Disney Treasure vs Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas

The Disney Treasure is a fairly new ship, being built in 2024. The Disney Treasure is inspired by stories of adventure. You'll enter the ship through the Grand Hall which is themed after an Arabian castle from Aladdin. Outside the ship, you'll see Peter Pan painting the name on the stern. It's 21 years newer than the Mariner of the Seas, which was built in 2003 and renovated in 2018. Mariner of the Seas was Amplified in 2023 which added many new features, restaurants, and attractions to this ship.

Comparison Overview

• Ship Size
• Number of Passengers
• Food and Restaurants
• Bars and Drinks
• Pools and Hot Tubs
• Ship Features and Activities
• Cruise Costs
• Onboard Costs

Ship Size

The Treasure is considered a medium size ship. Coming in at 1,119 feet long and 128 feet wide, it's roughly the length of 3.1 football fields, as wide as 2.4 tractor-trailers and the same height as a 15-story building. It's about the same size as the Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas.

Number of Passengers

Disney Treasure holds 20% more passengers than the Mariner of the Seas based on double occupancy (two people per room). When you look at the "Space Ratio," or the total tonnage of a ship compared to the number of passengers, the Treasure has less space per person compared to the Mariner of the Seas.

	Disney Treasure	Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas
Class	Wish	Voyager
Gross Tonnage	144,000	139,863
Length	1,119	1,020
Beam/Width	128	157
Passenger Decks	15	14
Passengers (double occupancy)	4,000	3,344
Crew	1,555	1,200
Passenger to Crew Ratio	2.6	2.8
Space Ratio (tons of ship per passenger)	36	42

Food and Restaurants

Food is a big part of any cruise, and the ship you choose can make a huge difference in your food experience.

The Treasure has ten different dining options like Palo Steakhouse, Enchante by Chef Arnaud Lallement, and 1923. Of those options, five are complementary, or included with your cruise fare. The other five options have an additional fee.

The Mariner of the Seas has six more dining venues. Some of its popular venues are Cafe Promenade, Johnny Rockets, and Windjammer. nine of these restaurants are complementary and the other seven have an additional fee.

If you like having a variety of places to eat, the Mariner of the Seas might be a better choice. It has 60% more dining options than the Treasure.

If you're looking to avoid extra money while on board, the Mariner of the Seas might be a better choice then the Treasure. More of the dining options are included in the base cruise fare, potentially saving you money.

	Disney Treasure	Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas
Total Dining Options	10	16
Complimentary Dining Options:	5	9
Additional Fee Dining Options:	5	7
% of Included Options	50%	56%
	See the options	See the options

In terms of drinks and cocktails, you have a variety of choices. Both ships serve the Coca-cola family of products. That means Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite and Barqs Root Beer, although the selection can vary by ship. Most Royal Caribbean ships also have Coke Freestyle machines where you can make 100 different flavor combinations.

There are also plenty of bars available on these ships. You can check out recent the bar menus for the Mariner of the Seas below.

Pools and Hot Tubs

Nothing beats relaxing by a pool with a nice drink in hand as you feel the fresh sea breeze pass by you. The Disney Treasure has a total of 8 pools and 3 hot tubs. 1 of the pools and 2 of the hot tubs are exclusive access, which means there's either an extra charge to access them or you need to book a certain class of cabin to have access to them.

Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas has fewer pools than the Treasure and more hot tubs. There are fewer exclusive pools and hot tubs on the Mariner of the Seas. If you like ships without extra charges or exclusive areas, this might be a better choice since everyone will have access to these areas.

Tired of loud kids and splashing? One of the pools and one of the hot tubs are adults only on Treasure.

	Disney Treasure	Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas
Total Pools	8	3
Pools - General Access	6	2
Pools - Adults Only	1	1
Pools - Exclusive	1	0
Total Hot Tubs	3	5
Hot Tubs - General Access		3
Hot Tubs - Adults Only	1	2
Hot Tubs - Exclusive	2	0

Ship Features and Activities

Both ships have lots of activities to keep you busy throughout your cruise. Below you'll see a list of some of the major features on these ships. On the Treasure, 83% of the activities below are included in the cruise fare. On the Mariner of the Seas, only 75% of the activities are included, meaning you might spend more money while on board.

	Disney Treasure	Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas
Adult Only Relaxation Area	✓	✓
Arcade	✗	✓
Basketball	✓	✓
Casino	✗	✓
Character experiences	✓	✗
Climbing Wall	✗	✓
Escape Room	✗	✓
Fitness Center	✓	✓
FlowRider	✗	✓
Ice Skating	✗	✓
Jogging Track	✗	✓
Kid's Play Area	✓	✗
Laser Tag	✗	✓
Mini golf	✗	✓
Movie Theater	✓	✗
Pool-side Movies	✗	✓
Salon	✓	✗
Shows - Broadway play	✓	✗
Shows - musical review	✓	✓
Spa	✓	✓
Water Coaster	✓	✗
Water slides	✓	✓
	Learn more	Learn more

Cruise Costs

Disney is a premium cruise line. Premium cruise lines typically offer upscale food, accommodations, and service. These typically cost about $150 - $400 per person per day.

Royal Caribbean, on the other hand, is considered a mainstream cruise line. Mainstream cruise lines cater to a variety of guests, hoping to provide something for everyone. These typically cost about $100 - $350 per person per day.

Cruise pricing is dynamic and varies for each specific sailing based on factors such as departure point, ports of call, and time of year. To get a good idea of how the pricing compares, visit the cruise line's website to price out the separate cruises or consult a travel professional.

Onboard Costs

Another way to gauge the cost of a cruise is to consider how much you'll spend on board. Even though a lot is included in the base cruise fare, you may still spend money on things like spa treatments, specialty dining, drinks, and excursions. In addition, guests can also have to pay for things like gratuities and tips.

Typically guests can expect to spend about 25 - 40% of the cost of the cruise on onboard expenses. In other words, if the cruise fare is $1,000 per person, you might spend between $250 and $400 on extra expenses.

The table below will help you compare onboard prices to see if you might spend more on a specific ship.

	Disney Treasure	Royal Caribbean Mariner of the Seas
Base Daily Gratuities* (Per Person Per Day)	$14.50	$18.50
Tip added to drinks & services	18%	18%
Soda Price	Included	$3.50
Domestic Beer Price	$6.50	$8.25 See drink menus
Drink Package Price	No drink package available	$77 - $118 Learn more
Internet Plan	$12 - $36 per device per day	$19 to $30 per device per day
*Daily gratuities for a standard cabin. Suites or specialty rooms may have higher rates.

With Disney Cruises, soda is included for meals, but will have an extra cost at bars and throughout the day. While no drink packages are available, you can preorder bottles of wine or beer at a discount.

Royal Caribbean uses dynamic pricing, which means the pricing for many things will vary per sailing. The daily gratuities and tip are consistent across the fleet, but the pricing for the drink package, internet, and excursions will change. The only way to know your price is to consult the Royal Caribbean cruise planner once you're booked.

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