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Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

CyberChef

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 42

Overall rating:

3.9 out of 5

9 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 13, 2019

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 1864

Traveled as: Family (young children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

The ship need a lot of improvements. The internet was not good on Mac. It only works with mobil devices and PC. They told me that they are not prepared for Apple computers yet. I had to go the RC Online every time I needed to work on my computer. The food is ok but not espectacular as described. The MDR service is great. Bar service is bad and the drinks are not well prepared. We had a good time, we'll wait after the dry dock to cruise the Explorer again.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Smooth

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

2 out of 5

Not too many options to choose. They do not have all the food they promised, even if you ask for it with anticipation.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Entertainment

1 out of 5

The shows need a lot of improvement, a lot of people leave after 15 minutes. The silent disco was fun.

Children's Programs

5 out of 5

My kids just loved them. 6 and 12 years old

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Needs maintenance.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

The best panoramic view. 5 windows and a lot of space.

Ship tip

Wait to cruise it after the refurbishment.

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Ports of call

Miami, Florida

2 out of 5

The service is not good at all in Miami. I recommend to stay on board.

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Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5

Great for kids, confortable and fun. Zipline is awesome and rollercoaster is excellent for the kids.

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Kralendijk, Bonaire

4 out of 5

Taxis are TOO expensive. The port is great. You must visit Klein Island.

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Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5

Eagle beach is very nice. The restaurants sometimes overcharge their items, the sushi was more expensive that Izzumi and not as good. Look at the menu before you seat.

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Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5

Best of all. Mambo Beach is very accesible and confortable.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Very fast and well organized.

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3 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks.

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TheSnoMan 4 years ago

I think they are BSing you about MAC being a problem. It basically operates as a proxy as you have no direct internet access like at home or mobile. If it does not work, blame it on Apple not liking a proxy connection. It will not support a VPN connection on any platform and if your device needs a VPN it will not work on ship.

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DerekMire 4 years ago

That's why u turn the phone off u on vacation

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