Much improved since last time.

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

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review

gareds

Contributor Level: Second Mate

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Cruises: 7+ cruises

Reviews: 11

Helpful Votes: 75

Overall rating:

4.6 out of 5

5 Night Western Caribbean (Miami Roundtrip)

Sail date: February 04, 2024

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Traveled as: Large Group

Reviewed: 9 months ago

Review summary

It's been awhile since boarded Royal.They have bounced back from covid.Unlike CCL corp.which is tanking.The ship needs a refurb,but they keep it up.

Embarkation

5 out of 5

Diamond Plus.Fast.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5

The service and food has improved. Better than a certain premium line,I was on last month.Good variety.

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5

Nice sauna and steam still free and segregated.

Service and Staff

4 out of 5

Ship Quality

5 out of 5

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5

A little outdated.TV a little small and no movie choices.

Ship tip

Be aware it's an older,smaller ship and not geared towards children. I love that.

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Disembarkation

5 out of 5

7 Comments

Ruby13 9 months ago

Glad you enjoyed.. older but still a nice ship

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gareds 9 months ago

JS.I am retired with no kids,and financially stable.I don't have to live in the real world. I also live in Fort Lauderdale, on the water.

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karlgrgurich 9 months ago

Glad you are enjoying

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jsdivascents411 9 months ago

You do know the Explorer of the Seas is 24 years old this year. It's an old ship enjoy your time on the cruise before you get back to the real world.

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cruising2004 9 months ago

Your cruise is not over with, you’re only on day 3 but I’m glad you’re enjoying yourself.

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AuntPinkie 9 months ago

Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

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Niavlys 9 months ago

Thank you for your review and advice

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