Gil,
We were on the Mariner Christmas cruise of 03, did not know anyone else was on board from the previous cc board.
Ash,
That cruise is a delightful time to go. Yes, you do pay more money, but for us that work, it is less days to take off of work. You are welcomed home with a gift from Radisson cruise lines. It is in my front window. It is very beautiful. They celebrate Christmas --low key-- santa comes through for the kids, and big kids (us) he makes his way through the pool area and goes up to a lounge and gives out gifts to the kids, the trees on board were low key and there is a gingerbread house in the atrium.
We are going on the Navigator over Christmas this year!
Jan