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Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

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Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 16

Overall rating:

4.2 out of 5
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Explorer of the Seas

7 Night Greece & Croatia (Venice Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 30, 2023

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Oceanview

Cabin number: 9216

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

The itinerary was a nice mix of busy port days and relaxing sea days. The ship looked good and the service was great. We got the drink package and got our moneys worth! Overall a really good time 😀

Embarkation

5 out of 5
Embarkation was fast and easy!

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

4 out of 5
The main dining room for breakfast and dinner was great! We had excellent service and meals for our group of 11. Dinner was some of our best memories of the trip. The buffets were not good. We did not try the specialty restaurants.

Onboard Activities

4 out of 5
We enjoyed the pools, hot tubs could be crowded, kids did the slides, flow rider, ping pong. Friend used the fitness center and liked it.

Entertainment

3 out of 5
Band by the pool was decent. One man band in crown and kettle was the best entertainer on the ship. Piano guy in Scooner was good, just a little boring for our taste. We didn’t go to any of the stage shows. Went to Dizzys one night, DJ was good. I feel like Carnival and Norwegian still have the edge on entertainment.

Children's Programs

Grown kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Our wait staff at dinner was the best!! Shout out to Muhamed and Annisa😀 Cabin steward was friendly, bar staff and wait staff around pools were nice.

Ship Quality

4 out of 5
Ship looked good and was easy to get around.

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
My cabin was clean and a good size. The wall curved in slightly by the window, because it very near front of ship. Our friend who had the room directly in front of ship, looking straight out, had a little more room between the bed and window than we did. Still a great room.

Ship tip

Relax and enjoy! Get the late seating for dinner

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
It was easy and fast. Went and had breakfast in the main dining room and waited for our number to be called. Used Royals transfers to Venice airport and it worked out great.
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7 Comments

deconz    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

kef2016    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience and ship tip. Looks like a great cruise with your friends.

javawoody    1 year ago

thanks for the review

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed feedback feedback. Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

cruising2004    1 year ago

Thank you for sharing your cruising experience.

Carnivalfoodie    1 year ago

Sounds great