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Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Bermuda

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Explorer of the Seas

5 Night Bermuda (Cape Liberty Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 21, 2011

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 13 years ago

Review summary

So big, so many different areas, all with different decors for different tastes. But easy to find our way around in very short time.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Dining experiece was very nice. Only ate during main dining time twice - not very flexible to change dining times after 1st day & unable to dine with new friends who had other seating time. Found buffet style "Windjammer" to be much more flexible and food was great with fantastic variety.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
High quality entertainers in shows. Very capable & funny emcees for the karaoke & contest events. Attended events with others I didn't expect to enjoy & had a great time anyway.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5
Travelled with family members who had children along. Kids really enjoyed the activities and they had parades and shows to share their activities with parents. Staff was great with the kids & we felt very safe leaving the kids in their care.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Even though we had an assigned attendant, all of them were very friendly and helpful. Dining room wait staff were very professinal. Guest relations staff worked to personally resolve any issues.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
Beautiful decor, different in each area - had to be a style for everyone's comfort. Very clean, looked brand new - hard to believe the ship was in service 10 years. Larger indoor spaces, some with vaulted celings or spanning several decks gave a very spacious feel. Easy access to outdoor spaces.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Worries about deck-2 room were unnecessary. Clean, tidy, plenty big enough for two. Twice daily cleaning & straightening by attendant became very spoiling ;-)

Ports of call

King's Wharf, Bermuda

5 out of 5
Public transportation was simple to use and easy/flexible. Day-1 went to Horseshoe Bay during day, back to ship for shower/change, then ferry to Hamilton for sightseeing and dinner in English pub style restaurant. Beach was great - lots to do right there (rocks & caves hill climb for terrific photos). Great little protected cove for kids with fish. Day-2 stayed around Naval dockyard/King's warf area. Plenty to do at Snorkel park & souvenier shopping.
Don't Miss: The ferry ride into Hamilton is so picturesque & very reprensentative of Bermuda w/colorful houses & boats everywhere. But don't skip the BEACHES!

Pros: Liked the

Cons: too short!!

Recommends Explorer of the Seas? Yes!

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