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Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean

Cruises: 4-6 cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 64

Overall rating:

4.8 out of 5
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Explorer of the Seas

5 Night Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: January 19, 2020

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Suite

Cabin number: 1288

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

We loved our cruise on Explorer of the Seas. The food, cabin, and service was top notch. We recommend Explorer of the Seas!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Since we were in suite, embarkation was a breeze. And they let our daughter and son-in-law who were not in a suite, embark with us!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
As always, the food was superb and plentiful! I have several food allergies and sensitivities, and the server staff was very careful and helpful. I did not have one issue or problem with any of the food!

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
We enjoyed the trivia games, and watching our kids play volleyball. The hot tubs were a bit crowded.

Entertainment

4 out of 5
We really enjoyed the shows, especially Company Men, who were excellent.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Outstanding service as always. Would have liked to have seen more bartenders available to serve the crowds.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
It's an older ship which is scheduled for updating this year. However, I was really amazed at how well it was maintained, especially the cleanliness. Loved it!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Our cabin was perfect. We enjoyed the comfort and amenities. Gobs of storage and very comfortable!

Ports of call

Miami, Florida Did not visit port

It was our point of departure and there was no time.

Nassau, Bahamas

5 out of 5
We did swimming with the dolphins at Blue Lagoon Island. Highly recommend both the swimming with dolphins and the Blue Lagoon Island itself. Excellent!

Labadee (Cruise Line Private Island)

5 out of 5
This was a fabulous and relaxing place. We just did the "beach lounger for two" but there were lots of activities if you wanted. Loved that our Seapass card worked for the bar there. Very beautiful place, and well-kept. Great service too!

Disembarkation

3 out of 5
Meh, U.S. Customs is U.S. Customs. Always too slow, but that's not the cruiseline's fault.
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4 Comments

Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

flamingosnflops    4 years ago

She is a beauty! On her in 2008 for our very first cruise. Made us cruise lovers for life......can't wait to cruise Royal Caribbean again. 25 days 🛳️🍹🌴🏖️

cruisereckoning    4 years ago

So glad you enjoyed.

CruzeFan    4 years ago

Glad you enjoyed it. We will be on her in May after the upgrades, so hopefully it will only be better.

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