JoelRariden
I recommend you get a cabin close enough to Deck 11 that you can use the stairs most of the time, since the elevators are often rather busy.
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Explorer of the Seas Cruise Reviews - Tips
731 Explorer of the Seas Tips
BeeKimball
Whatever the time is an hour before the crack of dawn, get up then to get a chair on the pool deck or you won't get one all day.
stephVogt
Get in line really early for tender tickets
Lynellesh
It helps to check the schedule of the activities on the app. We love the app.
phantom3
Be prepared for long lines and bad internet connection above deck 5.
sailingsun
If you must cruise on this ship, get a balcony room. Don't get a room overlooking the promenade because they play loud music until midnight and many guests don't open their windows because rooms directly across can see clearly into your room.
rmaiel
Go on Carnival instead. Much better value !!!
lakisharh
Make sure to book your excursions as soon as possible.
tcburns56
If you are interested in shore excursions, hold off until you dock, then shop the various vendors that wait near the debarcation area. You'll save quite a bit over what you'd pay through Royal Caribbean. You'll also be helping out the locals more, since they would not have to share their fares with RC.
johncechini
Have a ball
Linnea420
Enjoy and have a great time!
bobwags718
If you use the Spa, make them give you the final cost at the time you book. They say you are getting a discount when you book multiple treatments, but when the bill comes, it doesn’t look like you received a discount. Also gratuity is included in the cost, something they failed to mention to us. This they received a very nice gratuity.
carol1416
It’s a small ship compare to the mother ship’s Royal has. But we’ll maintain.
bobbybourbeau
Don’t expect same services as before pandemic
angeloandbarb
Enjoy as much live entertainment as possible
katselyn
Is a lot of activities there, so if you can do it try all of them especially the surfing, my cousin did it and she said was awesome!
phebemartin
Make sure you go out on Deck 5 Forward at night to see the stars! Go to the Star Lounge, exit on the starboard side, walk all the way forward, and look up!
MelAndChris
Don’t try to fit everything in, there are so many things to do you will never fit it all in.
kfrosh649448217
Decent itinerary, still a good ship despite it's age. Would certainly travel on her again
CM23
Deck 4 go to the front of the ship by Helipad and look at the stars at night. Hidden gem of the ship!!!
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