Explorer of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Reviews

This my first time being on the cruise. I have to say I really enjoyed myself;my husband and my son also had a great time. The entire staff were very courteous and especially my stateroom person Alliston who met all my needs. I also would like to recognize (waiter) Sandro Angelo and (waitress)Maria Matthews. I would like to commend the cruise for the promotion of hand sanitization before meals (washy ,washy).The buffet at the Windjammer was excellent. I had a wonderful experience to visit from Labadee my hometown cap-Haitien I had not seen in 43 years.Everything,(such as the cruise activities, royal promenade) was great. I will be sailing on Royal Caribbean again.I would recommend this cruise to everyone young and old. Thanks to Hilarie Wenzel (my agent)

Cruise went very well. Very relaxing and comfy. The weather was good for cruising and the captain steered at a speed that you did not get sick at all. The employees were all very charming and accommodating. I was on the second deck and there was an odor there that smelled of aging, stagnant air and urine combined, which is so not usually on Royal Caribbean ships. The BUT?!?!? Issue was that I got jibed as a Platinum Member. I did not get amenities or stuff or recognized as a Platinum Member. When I asked Guest Services about it at the end of the cruise, their excuse was that I was not in their system and they could not do anything for me then. First I was told that I should contact the agency that I booked with to purchase the cruise about the issue, then I was told that I should contact Royal Caribbean directly about it. My question is, why was I not in the Ship’s Data System as a Platinum Member? Do I have to go down to Guest Services every time I cruise to announce that I am sailing with them and to give me my well-deserved amenities? It was disappointing in that respect, because I would like to move up the ranks to Premium Cruising. This incident is making me think of going to another cruise line. I am scheduled to go on another cruise (15 Nights) with Royal Caribbean in November into December. I think the least they can do going forward is to upgrade my room accommodation and perks.

Our third cruise on this ship. We loved the islands we visited and the crew were amazing. Portifino's was excellent as usual and the waiter and assistant waiter who served us were the best. There was so much to do the 9 days flew by. Would recommend this to everyone.

This was our 3rd time cruising on Royal Carribean and thus far the worst experience ever cruising. It is the last one for a long time. Not enough that we were hit by the prolonged rain this time of the year with 3 days out of 5 getting non stop rain, we also gotten the worse buffet and restaurant food. Buffet had ridiculously low variety of food choices presented, limited availability kind horrable presentation. We. Are not food obsessed at all,and keep a healthy balanced diet at home, this was utmost unpleasant experience, when you have foods that were almost like in the diner in a very poor neighborhood. Felt it was warm up from day before and not tasty at all. In the past cruises it was almost sense of celebration on every cruise with such variety of offers, this time it was closed to nothing. Service was good though. I would not recommend this specific ship at least

Explorer of the sea was a great ship with great entertainment great food great service. Excellent everything.everyone on board who worked on the ship went above and beyond what they need to do to make the customers happy. We did go on the same cruise with the same itinerary last summer and we were very happy for the itinerary for a second time but the entertainment was it exactly the same as the year before.

Overall, the cruise and itinerary was very nice. Dining is a wonderful experience. The crew minus one member was very attentive and friendly. We loved the shows in the evening. Need a bit more variety of activities during days at sea. The ship was very clean but in some areas it was a bit tired. But, it is headed to drydock in the future, so hopefully, they will change out the stained curtains and such. Wish they would bring more of their ships to the NY area.

Okay... This cruise was awesome and I was so satisfied with every aspect of it--- my stateroom, the staff, the food, to the entertainment. Stateroom - Great. Way better than I expected for a small cruise room. Had a balcony, a huge bed, huge vanity & huge couch. Cleaned.. and I don't just mean "made the bed," I mean really cleaned up after me (since it tends to look like a tornado came through while I am getting ready); organized my flip flops & heels against the wall, placed any bags nicely on the sofa, untangled my hair dryer cord and put it on the corner of my vanity. And to top it off- made me cute little animals from the new towels every day. Staff - Just fabulous. Every single person I encountered was so pleasant, esp. my stateroom man, Dwayne & my waiter, Nephtale, in the main dining room. But every one, even just staff members passing you in the hallway greet you with a nice smile and "hello" Food - Freaking awesome. I am very weary about buffet-style dining in general, so I had low expectations for the Windjammer Cafe (where I mostly grabbed breakfast & lunch).. but it turned out to be more than great. There were endless selections of different food to choose from and literally all amazing. Also, I have a gluten allergy and was very worried about that, but there was SO much to choose from, it was not difficult at all, I didn't even have to think about it. Entertainment - When they say there is something to do for everyone, they mean that literally. As far as nightlife, there are so many bars/lounges as well as a nightclub. Lots of contests, some poolside during the day, others throughout the evening. Other - Great drinks, great pool, great happy island music, & the staff is super accommodating (especially in the middle of the night in the 24 hour cafe when you are making drunken special food requests and they still serve you with a smile!!) The gym was great too! So peaceful working out looking out into the ocean. Also, being in my mid 20's, traveling with my family, I was surprised to meet so many others around my age in the same situation! Made some great friends.

Overall very good experience with Royal Caribbean and this ship. Would appeal more to the family vs. just a couple and would appeal more to someone that liked being on a ship vs. visiting ports. Going out of Newark was easy for us vs. flying somewhere. Very beautiful ship and the staff is outstanding.

This was the second Royal Caribbean cruise for my husband and me. We absolutely loved it! We enjoyed the shows, the service, the great food, and the new friends we made. The entire staff aimed to please. We are already talking about taking another cruise.

I've been on other cruise ships, but this one was far superior. The crew was super friendly, the food was amazing, the awesome entertainment kept on coming day after day, after day. The shopping aboard the ship was fabulous. With endless bargains on two of the five days. The crew was very knowledgeable of the port we docked at. And we were given ample tips on the very best places to visit and shop, and the wonderful beaches to sightsee. All in all, this was a fantastic cruise, and I wish I was still on this ship enjoying the endless amenities!

We had a wonderful time. THe weather was great, dining and activities were wonderful. Always something to do. Our room was fine,and the gentleman who cared for it was outstanding.He had a super personality. We cant wait to book the Quatum when its ready to rock and roll.

This was my 6th cruise. It was my 3rd Royal Carribean cruise. I must say I love the Royal Carribean Cruise Line best for many reasons and this last cruise on The Explorer of the Seas lived up to my expectations. Even though this ship was slightly smaller and older than the last RCCL ship I went on, it still had everything I wanted. The service was great everywhere on the ship. Everything was clean and well maintained - only the extremely picky would notice any sign of wear. There was always many things to choose from to do. My husband and I loved the mini golf, the lounges with various music groups playing, browsing the promenade, the theater shows every night, the ice skating show, the seminars, sitting on deck, the adult solarium & hot tubs and more. The food, while not 5 star restaurant quality, was still quite good and certainly quite plentiful - I gain weight! I really appreciate the efficiency of the bathrooms. Although all cruise bathrooms are small RRCL bathrooms make good use of space. And I love that the showers all have the rounded ( bowed out ) doors instead of the dreadful shower curtains the some cruises have. We enjoyed all 4 of the ports & the tours we took at 3 ports. The 2 RCCL excursions were excellent and we took our own taxi tour in Bermuda. (That was well worth the money as we could do exactly what we wanted.) What we liked most about this cruise is that we did not have to fly to get to the cruise. We could drive to the NJ port. That made our vacation more relaxing from the beginning to the end.

Food, service,entainment are great except one time I went to the ice show, the lady attendant is kind of rude to the guest about the admission. Also, I would like to have chicken finger and more vegetable in the buffet menu.

It's a fun trip ... But a bit short. Great for families ... lots of kids on board. Don't count on computers to entertain ... wifi = $$$ ... But there is plenty to do and enjoy. Not a big recommend for singles ... Or mature crowd looking for a quiet and relaxed time. There are a few surprises for the first time cruiser (it was our first time) there are a lot of hidden costs ... Be prepared to spend! You are constantly offered products and services "at an additional cost". Unless your a big drinker ... Drink package is a waste. Yeah that's right no drinks included even a soda is an added cost. Time in Burmuda was way too short ... With little to no advice from cruise ... Other than "additional cost" excursions. Would have liked some advice on great place to eat or a must see beach, but all we got was ... For an additional cost you can go on this tour ....

This was me and my family first cruise and we had a blast. From boarding the ship on day one to the farewell dinner was enjoyable. We enjoyed everything from the food (washy washy), sports bar (was able to watch the NBA Finals and it was a blast on board), sports activities, fitness center, the parades, shows, and the staff was excellent. I highly recommend this cruise if you are cruising for the first time with family. This is a great cruise for a family reunion.

Weather could have cooperated more. The outward voyage was cloudy and rainy and the homeward was very choppy and windy. The Island was fine. I'd take the trip again. It was short and Bermuda is lovely. The Ship and crew are also very cool. But the Bayonne facility is a nightmare that takes away from it all.

WEATHER GOOD, SERVICE EXCELLENT, FOOD FAIR, SLOT MACHINES DID NOT PAY OUT AT ALL & BELIEVE WINNING ODDS HAVE BEEN LOWERED, BEST RIDING SHIP I HAVE EVER BEEN ON, MANY EXTRAS HAVE BEEN ELIMINATED SUCH AS CANDY ON BED EACH NIGHT, NO BATHROBES, NO SHOWER CAPS, NO BODY LOTIONS. HAVING BOTH CAR ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE IN ONE LANE WAS TERRIBLE & TOOK TO LONG. dEOARTURE PROCESS , INCLUDING BAGGAGE HANDLING WAS VERY GOOD, ALTHOUGH SHUTTLE BETWEEN TERMINAL & SHIP DOES MAKE FOR LONG LINES & WAIT TIME LONGER.

Hello Cruiseline. Simply put I had the best time I've ever had. The service of everything was incredible and I cannot wait to plan another cruise hopefully in the near future. Thanks you, Harold Prigge.

The Explorer of the Seas never ceases to deliver a fabulous vacation. Its amenities, activities, shows, food, really everything about it suits all age groups. The service is the best. Whether in the dining room, cabin service, bars, reception desk, whatever, they all aim to please. Also a winner is their activities staff. They really take an interest in their passengers and make sure you're having a great time. Young or old, you've got to try Explorer of the Seas.

this cruise was awesome. crew was very helpful, polite, and friendly. good food, and very good sport facilities. enjoyed the street parade, it was fun, colorful, and wonderful to view.