No Fuss Holiday Escape

Item: Explorer of the Seas
Rating: 3.2
Author: wetravel05

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean

wetravel05

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 6

Overall rating:

3.2 out of 5

5 Night Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 22, 2019

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

Not sure we would book a cruise with Royal Caribbean... compare to a previous cruise with Carnival... we enjoyed that cruise line better.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Arrived at 1245, lines were moderate but the flow a bit slow.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

We were initially put in timed dining and was totally disappointed! Loud, poor service. the attentiveness was not there, food selection seemed less than the regular dining times. After day 2 we switched to the main dining at 6pm and were very pleased! Did not dine in other restaurants as we didn´t want to pay for additional food if already getting good food in the dining room. I don´t appreciate the nickel and diming of food or service. Drinks were ok, some bars were better than others, the mixologists could be more attentive. Did enjoy the pub on this cruise.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5

Plenty of activities.

Art and Photo Gallery

2 out of 5

Way to expensive for pictures and package options are limited. The roaming photographer was not too seen. would have preferred more action shots then still, posing shots.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

Best DJ dance party was the silent disco.

Service and Staff

3 out of 5

They could be more available at the pool-deck areas.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

3 out of 5

Felt crowed with the bed so close to the door.