Kevin, her maiden voyage was November 2003 - she&#39;s is awesome shape.  Captain Johnny will be on the Mariner until the Allure of the Seas (sister to the Oasis of the Seas) is built and then he is scheduled to be her Captain.  If anyone is interested in sailing on her, you must go while he is still the Captain - he brings such a magical aura to this ship and it trickles down to all his amazing staff.