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Item: Explorer of the Seas
Rating: 4
Author: JoeY

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Eastern

JoeY

Contributor Level: Deck Hand

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 5

Overall rating:

4 out of 5

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Sail date: April 17, 2009

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 15 years ago

Review summary

We really had a great time. The shows were great. Ports of call were great. No real complaints. The ship was almost too big.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

I thought he food would have been better. Don't get me wrong, the food was very good. It is just that so many people said the food on RCL is the best. Too be honest the food on Disney and NCL was better on my prior cruises. Maybe it is harder to cook for so many people.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Room was bigger than I expected.

Ports of call

San Juan, Puerto Rico

5 out of 5

The fort is great but the grounds around it were very dirty. The locals should take better care of their beautiful island. Old San Juan is picturesque.

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Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas

5 out of 5

Shopping is incredible. We loved Saphire beach.

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Samana, Dominican Republic

5 out of 5

This was our favorite port. The mainland is a waste of time other than buying a few things from pushy vendors. The ship has an excursion to an island Cayo Levantado which was fantastic. Worth the cost.

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Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5

We also loved this. The only problem is they are building it up too much. The are preparing for their new ships which have 6000 guests. Pretty soon it is going to look like Disney. I am sure it was nicer when it was just a beach.

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Pros: Departure Port, Kids program

Cons: The coffee. Otherwise all was great

Recommends Explorer of the Seas? Yes!

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