Never Again

Item: Explorer of the Seas
Rating: 3.2
Author: sbudnik83

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Coastal - West Coast

sbudnik83

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 41

Overall rating:

3.2 out of 5

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7 Night Pacific Coastal (Seattle Roundtrip)

Sail date: September 28, 2018

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin number: 9479

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 6 years ago

Review summary

No activities after 10, it was a very boring cruise. It was a very disgusting and comfortable cruise.

Embarkation

3 out of 5

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

This is the first time I have been bored on a cruise. Other cruiselines have way more activities.

Entertainment

2 out of 5

Children's Programs

Service and Staff

2 out of 5

Ship Quality

1 out of 5

When people put their plates out after ordering room service the plates stayed outside of their room for 3 or 4 days.

Cabin / Stateroom

1 out of 5

When we returned from port there was huge cockroaches in our room, the big ones you find in the south, however we were on a Pacific Coastal cruise so they must have been there a long time. We were moved to a room with mold that smelled horrible and the beds were as hard as concrete.

Ship tip

Dont do it

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Ports of call

Seattle, Washington

5 out of 5

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Astoria, Oregon

5 out of 5

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San Francisco, California

5 out of 5

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Victoria, British Columbia

5 out of 5

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Disembarkation

4 out of 5

Traveler Photos

7 Comments

godfreykaren 6 years ago

We sailed on the Explorer in February this year, our 1st cruise and my friends 4th, we LOVED every minute and cannot wait to go again, hopefully on a Transpacific, might try the Oasis this time as the Explorer doesn't look like she's returning to Australia in late 2020, rest easy you will love ir 😆

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jandex 6 years ago

Whwitola - you needn’t worry. Have been on Explorer earlier this year - absolutely loved it - no problems with cleanliness or lack of entertainment. Loved it so much am booked to sail on her again at Xmas time. Enjoy.

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TrippinT 6 years ago

There were a lot of “older” cruisers on this cruise and was pretty quiet after 10 pm but we had a blast with our friends and got involved in everything. We closed the pub down every night with our bartender Fe!

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SeaOutlook 6 years ago

Sezabell thank you for the on the spot and insightful review. Makes me feel good about my up-coming cruise on the Explorer.

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Sezabell 6 years ago

I’m on the ship now & not found plates etc our for 3-4days. I also think the beds are very comfortable & not hard as a rock but everyone has their own comfy status on beds. Only day 4 so not many activities yet but I’m sure as the days go there will be way more. Staff have been super friendly & always a huge smile & hellos to everyone that they pass. Also that’s a huge cockroach that could’ve came in with anyone’s baggage. They are very common in Australia. I personally haven’t seen any in our room or anywhere we have been or eaten. Wishing you the best in your travels & hope it goes a little more better for you. Whwitola you won’t regret purchasing your cruise, we have loved all 4 days so far & cant wait for the rest of our holiday to continue 😊

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tasha2hot 6 years ago

I have been with RC and this sounds nothing like them. I have had no problems with their other ship, beds were amazing. The best sleep I'd had and everything was perfect. I'm sure it will be again

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SeaOutlook 6 years ago

I am a Carnival cruiser but have booked Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas because of the itinerary. But based on your review, I am now regretting having done so.

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