Vacation Of A Lifetime

Item: Explorer of the Seas
Rating: 4.9
Author: mizdee1212

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Transatlantic

mizdee1212

Contributor Level: Purser

Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 2

Helpful Votes: 79

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5

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13 Night Spain & Canary Islands Crossing (Rome To Miami)

Sail date: October 29, 2023

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Inside

Cabin number: 1341

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 11 months ago

Review summary

We would like to thank Junette for working with us in planning our very first transatlantic cruise that involved flying to another country prior to cruising. She advised us and worked with flight change dates so that everything went smoothly. The email reminders were so helpful. We had a wonderful, relaxing cruise and, actually, enjoyed the many days at sea!

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Easy and efficient

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

There were so many choices of places to eat and varying food choices.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

There was always something to do! We especially enjoyed the pools, hot tubs, fitness center. It was fun learning Pickle Ball and playing Table Tennis.

Entertainment

4 out of 5

The performers were really good. I wish there could have been a little more variation in the Caribbean music and not as much karaoke. The shows and comedians were very entertaining.

Children's Programs

We didn't travel with children.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5

There was every effort made to engage and please cruisers. Our cabin steward, Filzon, was very attentive. In the Windjammer Louise and Frio made the whole "Washy/Washy" process fun with their greeting and singing and guitar-playing.

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

The public bathroooms were always clean and well maintained. The wait staff in the Windjammer were quick to clean tables as patrons left so seating could be available.

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5

This was our first time trying the Virtual Balcony and we really enjoyed it!

Ship tip

The tables on the Promenade fill up quickly and there isn't alot of room when everyone tries to gather for the parades and special shows held in this area.

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Ports of call

Cartagena, Spain

5 out of 5

Lanzarote, Canary Islands

5 out of 5

Las Palmas, Gran Canaria, Canary Islands

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5

Relatively fast and efficient.

7 Comments

Cruisers4Lyfe 4 months ago

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Ruby13 11 months ago

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Ruby13 11 months ago

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Ruby13 11 months ago

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Gwbigdog 11 months ago

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cruising2004 11 months ago

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javawoody 11 months ago

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