Explorer of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Reviews

An absolutely fantastic cruise experience followed by 6 wonderful days in Sydney. We thought cruising for 22 days would be too much but it went by quickly. It was outstanding.

The 22 night cruise on Explorer of the Seas was outstanding! I believe we'll be booking longer cruises from now on; always enjoyed our Cruises no matter the length, but this long one was really special. Lovely itinerary with just the right mix of Ports and sea days. The Cruise Compass is always filled with a great variety of activities and entertainment to satisfy everyone but on this Cruise we choose to primarily swim, read, walk and quietly relax. There is truly something for everyone. The Explorer is a clean, beautiful ship, and has great food, crew, and facilities.

This was a cruise to celebrate a couple of things in our lives: a key anniversary and a 'big' birthday. We enjoyed every single day that we were away from home.

We loved it and would definitely do it again. We always enjoy Royal Caribbean - the food, service, activities and entertainment. We had a few rough days on the ocean, but not that many.

What can I say ... So much more to see in our world, yet I would do thus cruise again in a heartbeat!

Loved it and cannot wait to go again. First cruise. The ship was amazing. The staff were so friendly. Having auto immune issues and being immune supressed, I was wary of infection whilst away. Not a problem, the health safety on this ship and at port is outstanding. Best trip of a lifetime. Can't wait to do the next one

The cruise was wonderful, the first few days were a bit rough so we were confined to our beds. Once we settled and were able to move around the onboard activities were great. Lots to keep you occupied on long sea days but not enough time spent in Hawaii.

Overall the vacation was okay I doubt that we will ever do a cruise again the Windjammer have their food was pretty good but some of it was over cook some of it was undercooked but that's the way it is with a buffet. Ice cream machine was broke 50% of the time we were there but when it was working it have very good ice cream and once again if we had known that they had electric wheelchair it would have been a lot easier for us to get around

The itinary was great. Areas I have always wanted to visit. The cruise staff and activities were great. Had to wait too long at the Casino for a machine, but I guess it saved me money. The food was not as good as on other ships in the main dining room, but not terrible. The service was good. Entertainment was good.

I love RCCL. I love ‘Voyager’ class ships. Explorer needs some big time cleaning work and every cruise itinerary should be treated equally. We truly felt like they were killing a week with us before their big 23 nite itinerary. PNW Cruises beats the heck out of repetitive Caribbean, Mexico, Bahamas etc. There should be more of them year round. Central to Northern East Coast would work too. Many don’t need 90s and sun and beaches for cruising.

Once again Royal Caribbean does not disappoint. The crew on this ship was exceptional. The entertainment was fun and the performers talented. I typically cruise to the Caribbean and totally enjoyed this departure from my norm. The Pacific Northwest is a beautiful area of our country with so many wonderful and interesting places to visit. The weather was absolutely beautiful. I’ll definitely be returning.

Took my girlfriend on her first cruise (this is my seventh) I've sailed with royal carribean before and new it was a great company for her first time on a ship even though it wasn't a tropical cruise she enjoyed every minute of it she enjoyed her first cruise so much we booked another cruise for 2018 the staff was amazing so friendly so kind royal carribean will always be who I choose to travel with

Royal Caribbean is outstanding and our favorite!! Beautiful ships and great service! We have sailed Carnival, Princess, Disney and NCL (all very good), but Royal is by far our favorite and exclusive the last five years. I believe the loyalty benefits are better also, in our experience.

Great itinerary, good ship friendly crew! Loved San Francisco and porting there overnight gave us plenty of time to explore. Not as many things to do as the big ship but the ship was neat, clean and taken care of.

We did enjoyed the cruise. The ports were interesting amd there was plenty of time in each port to experience them. The itenarary was the main attraction. The ship is well maintained and clean; food was good but not outstanding; the service was good but not outstanding; staff was was helpful and attentive but no WOW. However, I do recommend this cruise primarily because of the itenarary!

The ship is old and it shows it. Unfortunately the food in the dining room was not the best. Luckily the specialty restaurants made up for it. The Italian and Japanese restaurants were very good. You never see the cruise staff around the ship, only at an event. Other lines I have been on, they were everywhere, which is great. You get to know them and they get to know you. The venues they used for some activities were not good. Having trivia in the Schooner Bar was not big enough for the amount of people participating. The last day they moved it to a lounge.

This was our 14th cruise and our 8th RCCL. The ship was beautifully remodeled and very clean. We have never been on a cruise that had such a old crowd. Not that I ind old, Im no spring chicken but everyone was disabled. Everything we did therefore moved at a snails pace. Got a refund for our specialty restaurants because they were terrible and we didnt want to finish them out. Had to go to customer service 9 times to get our account problems resolved. Could not get steak and lobster in steak house but I could order it in the dining room for an up charge and got better service. Really felt the sales were very pushy on the ship and needed a watch refunded and the sales associate was genuinely irritated. Just not for us. We will stick to tropical destinations and newer ships,

Disappointing. We have been on a lot of cruises, but this is the first with RC. For the higher price they charge over other cruises, we expected better. Probably won't cruise them again

Cruise Destinations were amazing Huge Positive ..but stay was too short..I don't rate the food much but average.Huge negitice Smokers.Inconsiderate ...Those who smoke to me should be fined by the crew..but even the crew does zero to stop it from happening so to my cruise mates in 7250 and 8250...you suck.

I would go on this same trip in a heartbeat! I might change a few of my food choices and cut the bicycle trip at Scagway, but other than that I would do it again!!