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Item: Explorer of the Seas
Rating: 4.7
Author: scipoletta

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Coastal - West Coast

scipoletta

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 20

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5

7 Night Pacific Coastal (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 29, 2017

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 9233

Traveled as: Singles/Friends

Reviewed: 7 years ago

Review summary

The itinary was great. Areas I have always wanted to visit. The cruise staff and activities were great. Had to wait too long at the Casino for a machine, but I guess it saved me money. The food was not as good as on other ships in the main dining room, but not terrible. The service was good. Entertainment was good.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Embarkation was very smooth

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

The food in the main dining room left a little to be desired. Been on other ships and the food was not very good on this trip.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Shows were great

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Our room steward Stetson was fabulous. Our waiters Dadan and Arif in the main dining room table 466 were equally fabulous although the food was not that great.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

Very clean and comfortable for a very small room. Stetson did a great job cleaning it.

Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5

Absolutely loved Seattle. The weather was a perfect 82 degrees during the two days I spent there. Would definitely go again. Pike Place, the Aquarium, Space Needle and Chihuly were amazing. Definitely should get the City pass if not on a tour. Armory has a great food court.

Thumbs Up 6

Astoria, Oregon

5 out of 5

Did a tour to Seaside and Cannon Beach. I really enjoyed that but the weather is a little cool in this part of Oregon. Apparently it is always a low of 39 to a high of 69.

Thumbs Up 1

San Francisco, California

5 out of 5

Always love visiting San Francisco. Lots to do. Visit to Alcatraz was worth it, but a little chilly on the water in the Pacific. The Bay Bridge is stunning at night as they have added synchronized lighting. Sausalito was worth the visit.

Thumbs Up 9

Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5

Absolutely Beautiful Place. Weather was equally beautiful at 80 degrees when we went. Bushart Gardens were very nice as was Craggdaroch Castle. Wish I had more time to explore the shops along the waterfront. Waterfront was very pretty with all the restaurants and shops and off course the famous Empress Hotel.

Thumbs Up 3

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Very smooth Departure

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