November 2018 - 5 Night Tasmania (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Ovation of the Seas
MarkyAfterDarky
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Sydney, Australi
Joined 04/2013
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February 2018 - 3 Night Sample Australia (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
February 2017 - South Pacific Cruise Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
Just off EOS. Ship great, cabin great, great amenities, best coffee afloat (Cafe Promenade), crew great (but dead tired - run off their feet), food disappointing in MDR. Food in 'Chops Grille' first class but paid extra. 'Chops Grille' food equivalent to complimentary food in MDR of Celebrity 'Solstice' and 'Equinox' in my opinion.
Had hell of a time trying to get drinks in MDR, all other bars great service. Appeared to be no waiter service on deck nor food.
Little stock in ship retail shops as replacement stock did not arrive before departure. Shows very disappointing. Best act was an Elvis show put on by a passenger.
When compared to Celebrity and NCL lines I find RCI a great disappointment. I have 2-cruises with RCI next year - I hope they lift their game. I give both Celebrity and NCL 5 stars.
Smooth sailing with mixed weather. We had to miss a port due to weather, no fault of ship.
May 2016 - 12 Night Eastern Mediterranean (Rome To Barcelona) Cruise on Celebrity Equinox
August 2014 - 7 Night Bahamas & Florida (New York Roundtrip) Cruise on Norwegian Gem
April 2014 - 8 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip) Cruise on Celebrity Solstice
October 2011 - 7 Night Hawaii (Honolulu roundtrip) Cruise on Pride of America
November 2007 - November 05, 2007 Cruise on Pride of Hawaii (RETIRED)
March 1981 - 18 nights on Sea Princess
March 1975 - 18 nights on Fairstar
Explorer of the Seas
Sail date: February 04, 2017
Just off EOS. Ship great, cabin great, great amenities, best coffee afloat (Cafe Promenade), crew great (but dead tired - run off their feet), food disappointing in MDR. Food in 'Chops Grille' first class but paid extra. 'Chops Grille' food equivalent to complimentary food in MDR of Celebrity 'Solstice' and 'Equinox' in my opinion.
Had hell of a time trying to get drinks in MDR, all other bars great service. Appeared to be no waiter service on deck nor food.
Little stock in ship retail shops as replacement stock did not arrive before departure. Shows very disappointing. Best act was an Elvis show put on by a passenger.
When compared to Celebrity and NCL lines I find RCI a great disappointment. I have 2-cruises with RCI next year - I hope they lift their game. I give both Celebrity and NCL 5 stars.
Smooth sailing with mixed weather. We had to miss a port due to weather, no fault of ship.
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