This was a cruise to celebrate a couple of things in our lives: a key anniversary and a 'big' birthday. We enjoyed every single day that we were away from home.
Embarkation
4 out of 5
Long queues, but the ship holds up to 4000 passengers (not including crew), so should not have been surprised!
Ship experiences
Food and Dining
4 out of 5
We ate in two speciality restaurants during the cruise, and had breakfast, lunch and dinner in the Sapphire Dining Room whenever possible, and otherwise in the Windjammer buffet on port days. Food in all three categories was excellent, as was the service.
Onboard Activities
4 out of 5
We did a lot of Trivia, a Sushi-making class and spent some time in the fitness centre (but did not participate in any of the sessions organised there).
Entertainment
5 out of 5
Stage shows were good to excellent, performers around the ship likewise!
Children's Programs
No children ...
Service and Staff
5 out of 5
All personnel worked very hard to make our experience an enjoyable one, the waiters and waitresses in the dining room especially so!
Ship Quality
5 out of 5
This was not our first time on this class of ship ... we enjoyed the familiarity. The common areas are kept very clean and well-maintained!
Cabin / Stateroom
5 out of 5
We took a slightly larger balcony cabin for this cruise owing to the amount of time we would be travelling (we have never cruised for 23 consecutive days before). It did not disappoint! It was clean and comfortable, and there was ample storage space!
Ship tip
The Promenade Deck (4) is excellent for walking if the sun is too strong on Deck 12!
No excursion! Point of arrival and departure on the Explorer.
We explored the city for a day prior to departure, but could have easily spent a week there!
We spent much of the daytime in the Ana Moana shopping mall (at a splendid café with good food and internet services).
We joined friends at Waikiki for a fantastic evening meal at a grand hotel.
Another beautiful tropical Island, but with better beaches than Lifou. We took the tender to shore and the shuttle to beautiful Yejele beach for snorkeling.
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