Amazing cruise with family

Item: Explorer of the Seas
Rating: 4.6
Author: opeboro

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review

opeboro

Contributor Level: Second Mate

Cruises: 4-6 cruises

Reviews: 6

Helpful Votes: 92

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

9 Night South Pacific (Sydney Roundtrip)

Sail date: December 15, 2017

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 4 years ago

Review summary

It was a 9 day cruise with extended family which is key to a great cruise. It was nice activity filled cruise. The ship was more a destination than the ports visited. I will go on the ship again if I get a chance and with the right itinerary.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

This was in Sydney, embarkation was a bit rowdy, but not bad.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

Excellent! Most of our meals was on Windjammer, I don't remember going to the MDR or cisiting a specialty restaurant.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Great time since we had a few sea days, surfing, rock climbing and more.

Entertainment

5 out of 5

Excellent entertainment to keep us busy in the evening and during sea days.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

Great service and staff, our cabin steward was very attentive.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

We had a balcony cabin that was spacious. Nothing to complain about. Plenty of storage and always kept clean.

Ship tip

The ship has a lot of activities to keep you busy and entertained. Plan ahead and enjoy.

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Ports of call

Sydney, Australia

4 out of 5

Noumea, New Caledonia

4 out of 5

Lifou Isle, New Caledonia

4 out of 5

Mystery Island, Vanuatu

4 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

4 Comments

Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise.

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cruisereckoning 4 years ago

Thanks for the review

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Fiesta83 4 years ago

Fantastic review guys

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Cruiserike0322 4 years ago

Fantastic

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