Good trip

Item: Explorer of the Seas
Rating: 3.6
Author: amandaminor2

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Caribbean - Southern

amandaminor2

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Review: 1

Helpful Votes: 21

Overall rating:

3.6 out of 5

Verified Review

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: April 30, 2022

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 6340

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

I think there were quarantined staff; thus, limiting the attention that was given to guests. It was a good trip, I was just expecting fantastic.

Embarkation

4 out of 5

Good

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

3 out of 5

We did the main dining room. At the beginning of the week the food was cold and late. The staff were trying but I think they were short staffed; thus, supplying cold food and late to the table. On Lobster night our table received only one lobster tail, while all other tables received 2 tails on their plates. We did do the Sashi and Sauki pairing and that was amazing we were taken care of and attended to very well. the food and drink were amazing.

Onboard Activities

3 out of 5

Rock climbing was fun. The pools were not always open and very crowded because they were not all open. We did attend some shows and they were good.

Entertainment

3 out of 5

We saw shows and the comedian. They were good.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Room steward was really great. Waiters were over worked and very few.

Ship Quality

3 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

Loved the balcony. View was somewhat limited; however it was nice.

Ports of call

Willemstad, Curacao

4 out of 5

It was nice.

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Oranjestad, Aruba

4 out of 5

It was good. Wish snorkeling was a little better. Cold water and very limited fish. Nice catamaran. Not the greatest of drinks.

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Disembarkation

3 out of 5

8 Comments

wgammon1 2 years ago

Thanks for the review.

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sgibbsfl 2 years ago

On same cruise. Yes service very slow. Heard they were short staffed every department

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Gwbigdog 2 years ago

Thanks for sharing

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willwork4cruz 2 years ago

Low expectations is the secret to happiness

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robyn1013 2 years ago

A bit vague, could you explain more on your review?

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katied1234 2 years ago

We are going on the explorer in 2 weeks. Did you go to Aruba and curaçao? Looking for recommendations for curacao. Also looking to see if able to leave the ship if not on a shore excursions

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AuntPinkie 2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback.

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javawoody 2 years ago

Would like to hear more

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