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Item: Explorer of the Seas
Rating: 4.6
Author: CraigNAustin

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review

CraigNAustin

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 5

Helpful Votes: 57

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

6 Night Western Caribbean & Perfect Day (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 03, 2022

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

This was one of my favorite cruises. I met so many amazing people and loved Labadee.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Very well organized. Got there at 10:30 for my 11 am boarding time. Was on board at 11 am.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Did the specialty dining package. Giovanni's was particularly good. The buffet lacked variety, but all of the food was hot and well prepared.

Giovanni's Table

5 out of 5

My favorite place to eat on this ship.

Chops Grille

5 out of 5

They have the best filet I've ever eaten!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Casino Royale

5 out of 5

Great crew, fantastic service.

Center Ice Rink

5 out of 5

So much fun

Entertainment

5 out of 5

This ice show was fantastic, and the 70's party was a blast. They are still struggling with staffing and Covid, so you have to expect some changes and fewer options.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Fantastic service all over the ship. Everyone was smiling and quick to respond.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5

Older ship, due for an update, but she's still beautiful.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Clean, but I'm not a fan of the enclosed balconies. It reduces the view from inside.

Ship tip

Go with an open mind and understand that this will not be like a pre-covid cruise. They are cruising at capacity with a reduced staff and supply chain issues. Some variety will be missing in food, liquor and entertainment.

Thumbs up

Ports of call

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5

1st time here and can't wait to go back. Head over to Nellie's Cove or Columbus Beach for the softest sand and calm waters. Drink service was limited to only a few items since they had to bring it all from the ship.

Thumbs Up 2

Perfect Day At Coco Cay, Bahamas

5 out of 5

Always so much fun.

Thumbs Up 1

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

So easy. They now have facial recognition which really speeds up the process. It was 15 minutes from ship to bus.

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