My first cruise.... beautiful Norway...

Item: Explorer of the Seas
Rating: 4.4
Author: tessa1953

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Northern Europe

tessa1953

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

4.4 out of 5

8 Night Norwegian Fjords (Southampton Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 13, 2019

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Cruise was nicely planned . Weather enforced an un-wanted port day , back and forth changes in itinerary, and places we planned and researched about, were never visited, Alesund and Geiranger ... However, port days were well compensated , entertainment wise...

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Extremely smooth , efficient and quick

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Main dining room , very relaxed atmosphere and great service. Buffet, food plenty and varied...

Main Dining Room

4 out of 5

Grand & welcoming venue

Café Promenade

4 out of 5

Lovely but too crowded at particular times

Windjammer Marketplace

5 out of 5

Bright, and full of wonderful natural light

Viking Crown Lounge

5 out of 5

One of the jewel venues

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Have not tried these ...

Guest Services and Explorations!

5 out of 5

Well located and helpful staff

Spa and Fitness Center

4 out of 5

Friendly & convincing staff

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Performances were good

Children's Programs

Didn’t have children in our group

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Staff seems very well trained and serve you with pleasure !!!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Common areas were generally clean and well maintained .

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Cabin size was good enough for 2 adults, BUT beds rather small and mattresses not comfortable at all.... Shower cubicle also extremely small... cleanliness was okay, however , replacement of shower/ floor mat, coffee & sugar and soap needed to be requested at times...