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Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Western Europe

Cruises: 2-3 cruises
Reviews: 2
Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

4.5 out of 5
Explorer of the Seas

7 Night France Spain & Portugal (Southampton Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 24, 2019

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6258

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 5 years ago

Review summary

This cruise was fantastic! The ports and excursions were excellent! The excursion to Versailles was monumental! The food was great especially Chops Grille and Giovanni’s table. However, I really didn’t need the refreshment package as I drank mostly in the Windjammer.

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Quick & Easy

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Chops Grille & Giovanni’s was excellent! The Windjammer had great food espybreakfast

Giovanni's Table

5 out of 5

Baked ricotta was divine

Chops Grille

5 out of 5

Excellent food and service

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
It was too cool on deck

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Live music was excellent

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Excellent service from all staff

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Our toilet overflowed the first day but overall well maintained

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Cabin was cleaned twice a day

Ports of call

Le Havre (Paris), France

5 out of 5
Went to Palace of Versailles! Excellent!!
Thumbs Up

Vigo, Spain

1 out of 5
Went on a local excursion and the museum was closed
Thumbs Up

Lisbon, Portugal

5 out of 5
Sintra and Cascais was the best!!!
Thumbs Up

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Quick and easy
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