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Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 7

Overall rating:

3.7 out of 5
Explorer of the Seas

8 Night Southern Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: May 14, 2022

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 2 years ago

Review summary

Will not return to Royal unless Oasis class as they have different rules. Service is excellent and they're happy to have their cruisers back.

Embarkation

1 out of 5
We were told to carry ALL of our luggage on board ourselves. We should've known better, but were excited to get on board. Needless to say, it was not good.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

1 out of 5
They had the same bland food, day after day. The entire cruise had no Crown, Johnny Walker, Makers Mark. If we knew, we would've rescheduled.

Onboard Activities

1 out of 5
We stuck to our own work out and running track. Gyms packed, activities were abysmal.

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Comedian was great

Service and Staff

3 out of 5
They are short staffed and the great ones are exhausted. We felt terrible for them. Not to mention the rude cruisers. We just accept and move on, but not the same for others.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
She's older, but very clean. A wonderful thing!

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Lovely, clean.

Ship tip

Wait a few years....

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Ports of call

Oranjestad, Aruba

5 out of 5

Miami, Florida

5 out of 5

Willemstad, Curacao

5 out of 5

George Town, Grand Cayman

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

1 out of 5
Knew not to carry luggage off, but all luggage clustered together on carousel. What is the point of number timing if that is not honored? We were number 1 btw. Glad to be home.
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5 Comments

byhisgrace    2 years ago

Appreciate your feedback
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Gwbigdog    2 years ago

Thanks for sharing
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javawoody    2 years ago

Sounds like supply problems
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wkljny    2 years ago

I'm a bit confused. I'm sailing in July and from what you've stated, we would have to bring our own luggage onboard on embarkation? I always take my own for debarking. Is this something to expect?
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AuntPinkie    2 years ago

Sorry this cruise didn’t meet your expectations. Communication seems to be a major problem at this time. Appreciate your feedback.
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