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Item: Explora I
Rating: 4.7
Author: BPoetzsch

Explora I Cruise Review to Caribbean

BPoetzsch

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 4

Helpful Votes: 99

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

Verified Review

7 Night Islands Of Desire (Bridgetown To Miami)

Sail date: March 01, 2024

Ship: Explora I

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 8074

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 8 months ago

Review summary

I loved this cruise so much that I booked another one while onboard, which I have never done before. I am looking forward to returning to the same level of pampering that I received, and to exploring areas of the ship that I actually didn't get to. With meals and drinks included, you never feel like you have to make a decision on how/where to spend your money. A truly relaxing experience.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Excellent all around!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Pools, hot tubs, and thermal areas were all great. Fitness center is very nice.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Really enjoyed the magician, I laughed so hard!

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Again, excellent all around.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Beautiful ship

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Just a little narrow between the bed and the wall with counter space, but the counter space was nice.

Ship tip

Check out all the dining venues, then go again. Also, make sure you know where ALL the pools are. We missed a couple. "Smoothies" are not your typical American smoothie, but I asked them to blend in some yogurt and it was perfect.

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Ports of call

Fort-De-France, Martinique

5 out of 5

Basseterre, St. Kitts

5 out of 5

Samana, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, Bahamas

3 out of 5

The food and drink were a bit disappointing, and I somehow thought there would be more shopping. But the cabanas are nice and the swim areas were great.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

7 Comments

PaulzyJC 7 months ago

I'll see if I can sail on this cruise this year

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outtoseapatty 7 months ago

Awesome review. I can't wait to try this ship!

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Gwbigdog 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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cruising2004 8 months ago

Glad you had a wonderful time!

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javawoody 8 months ago

Thanks for sharing

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Skooby 8 months ago

I have a cruise booked for next April. I had a choice of booking Deck 6 & 7. I chose Deck 6 because it appears there's less cabins (passengers) on that deck. Was your cruise maxed out? I'm looking forward to this cruise. Thank you for your review!

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HeavySeas 8 months ago

Awesome....thanks for sharing and glad you enjoyed your cruise

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