Amazing first Cruise!

Explorer of the Seas Cruise Review to Europe - Eastern Mediterranean

Cruises: 1 cruise (first)
Review: 1
Helpful Votes: 11

Overall rating:

4.7 out of 5
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Explorer of the Seas

7 Night Greek Isles (Ravenna Roundtrip)

Sail date: July 13, 2024

Ship: Explorer of the Seas

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 9362

Traveled as: Family (older children)

Reviewed: 3 months ago

Review summary

Read above answers as they were extensive. Thank you for an amazing experience!!!

Embarkation

5 out of 5
The shuttle and the movement of getting on the ship was easy.

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
Our main dining experience was outstanding! Fantastic service by both our lead and assistant waiters. Both Clementino and Kaushal were attentive, friendly, FUN, personable, hardworking, and made my daughter and my first cruise one we will never forget! Please recognize them!!! They are Amazing and are incredible human beings!!!!!

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Trivia, family shows, theater, ice skating, walking the ship and more

Entertainment

5 out of 5
The Barricades were incredible!!! Loved all the shows except last night…the aerial is talented but it was too drab for the last night. We would have preferred a more energetic whether comedians or music.

Children's Programs

I traveled with my adult daughter. No kids.

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
I stated above, so please read it there…Clementine and Kaushul should be recognized for the outstanding service- friendliness-professionalism and they made our first cruise unforgettable!!! They were a joy to see every night!!

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
I was impressed on how clean all things were…very organized and well maintained-thank you!

Cabin / Stateroom

4 out of 5
Marlon did a fantastic job keeping us clean and with anything we needed! He was also super friendly as we saw him through the halls too…always smiling and helpful! I have it a 4 out of 5 NOT because of Marlon and I realize it’s an older ship but it needs updates such as more outlets. Additionally the beds -ouch!! So hard to do so many excursions and want to relax on a rock hard bed. Update mattresses …and add some softener to the towels and better quality soap. It would be nice to have shampoo, conditioner and body wash separately and add a magnified mirror (many hotels have small ones at the very least that light up attached to a mirror). Better linesman on bed too…again after the excursions it would be nice to come back to more comfort.

Ship tip

Don’t forget your hairbrush for blowouts! I lost mine and figured I could purchase on since there’s a spa. That was the only time someone was rude…the lady was aggravated since I wouldn’t book blowouts and refused to sell hairbrushes. Look I get you are trying to make money and upsale but she didn’t have to be rude about it.

Ports of call

Ravenna, Italy

3 out of 5
No excursion just load and unload It was fine

Santorini, Greece

5 out of 5
The excursion was well organized with RC! I would suggest though a longer time …it was beautiful!

Piraeus (Athens), Greece

4 out of 5
Thankfully we got to go to the Acropolis. This is on me …this was the only non RC excursion and it was NOT well done. It broke my heart too as we didn’t get to do the things it stated we would…I won’t make that mistake again!

Mykonos, Greece

5 out of 5
It was incredible! We did the RC Delos tour-outstanding! Although we would’ve like more time so we could climb the hill. We had a fantastic time shopping and dining there!!

Katakolon (Olympia), Greece

5 out of 5
Best RC excursion!!! We got most of the ruins in before the heat. We visited an Olive Farm and the food, tour, music and dancing was a true authentic experience!!! We also bought some jewelry-beautiful and of course olive oil and products. LOve how you blended ruins and then a cultural experience. It gave us a true taste of everything which we loved!!! Thank you!

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
So easy!!!! I know some complained for the delay but hey no your fault …you can’t control the weather and thank you for keeping us safe!
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9 Comments

Sogmoore     3 months ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody     3 months ago

Glad you enjoyed your first cruise

maryred     3 months ago

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AuntPinkie     3 months ago

Nice itinerary. Welcome to the wonderful world of cruising. Appreciate your details. Glad you enjoyed your first cruise.

kef2016     3 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise experience. Glad you had a wonderful first cruise experience.

HeavySeas     3 months ago

Awesome.......thanks for sharing your cruise experience and glad you enjoyed your cruise

cruising2004     3 months ago

Thank you for your detailed review. Welcome to cruising! Glad you had a wonderful first cruise.

bubbles60     3 months ago

Glad you had a wonderful cruise.

Gwbigdog     3 months ago

Thanks for sharing your cruise with us