Doc2725

Hey All,

We are thinking about going on the Explorer of the Seas out of NJ on June 28. Looking at the website, it doesn't look like it has been updated in while. The T.V.s pictured are the old box sets, and not flat screen HD. I don't care much about this, but it's a good way to gauge how updated the ship is. Can anyone provide feedback on it?

Furthermore, anyone that has been on this ship in the past 2 years, can you tell me what you liked and disliked.

Thank you!

There was a very good post by someone (was it you Hlitner?) that described the pecking order and the different perks based on what your rank was - larger cabins, able to eat in certain areas, etc. Maybe someone could point it out?

I'd love to see that if you have the link.

Ok, let me be more specific. Using the link I posted (Royal Caribbean Jobs Board). Which of those positions are considered Officers? Even low ranked.

Hmm, so no concrete response on this?

I'm reading "The Truth About Cruise Ships" by Jay Herring and he started off as an officer in I/S (IT). While it was a low officer, I was thinking something along these lines.

Hi Everyone,

I am looking into a job on a cruise ship, preferable an officer position. I am not looking at Deck Officer positions, as I have no experience in that area. But I do have experience in guest services, marketing, money handling, HR, etc. Looking at the job boards and cruise line websites, I can't tell which positions are officers and which are not. I see a lot that have 'Manager' after the title. Are these officers?

Here is an example about some of the postings I am referring to. Any help would be appreciated, thank you!

http://www.royalcareersatsea.com/jobs/search

It's an aft facing balcony. Has anyone ever stayed in this room? If so, what is it like? Is it smaller than a starboard or port balcony? Thanks :-)

Thank you for this!

So it appears the Cigar Lounges are still open :)

From what I've been told there Gem has an indoor Cigar Bar called the Corona Cigar Bar (As of this month it was still operating). But is there any entertainment in there?

http://s636.photobucket.com/albums/uu87/johnql/Gem%20Cruise%20Jan%202012/Ship%20and%20cabin/?action=view&current=IMG_4174.jpg

Can someone tell me what the Cigar Bar is line on the Norwegian Gem or the policy on Norwegian in general? I know on Carnival they have live music and cigars for sale along with a full bar. Same deal on Norwegian?