Explorer of the Seas Review

[vaquita]

Just got back from the Western Caribbean last week. We had an excellent time. The food was quite good (especially when our waiter would recommended it). We found the crew very accomendating and friendly. This was our first cruise and I think now we are hooked.

[tortoni]

Thanks for the info. What excursions did you take and did you like them? We are booked on the Explorer in August and have not set any excursions yet.

TF

[Matisse05]

It's quite easy to get hooked. Glad you had a great time. Did you get off the ship in Belize? If so, can you provide details?

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Explorer 10-24-04
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[BLUEICE]

Did anybody get the chance for a pier upgrade?

What excursions did you do???

Grand Princess - Sept 2002
Voyager - Sept 2003
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[BLUEICE]

Oops one more question

Were the pools fresh or salt water?? Getting conflicting reports.

Thanks for your feedback.

Grand Princess - Sept 2002
Voyager - Sept 2003
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[recia]

We were on EOS last week also, fresh water in pools

[garnetjanet]

Freshwater-yea!! Thanks for the info!

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[sassycat]

On Explorer 5/23 - Western Caribbean. Great ship, great staff, great time. We snorkeled in Belize and rented wave runners in Costa Maya, shopped in Cozumel, Turtles and shopped in Grand Cayman, and ate, and ate -- took a nap and ate again!

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[BLUEICE]

Thanks for the info on the fresh water pools.

I hope they keep it that way until our cruise in September. RCCL must be reading all the surveys that people filled out or perhaps they are even reading this forum. I wonder what other changes are in store.

Anybody have any feedback on the Explorer?

Grand Princess - Sept 2002
Voyager - Sept 2003
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[vaquita]

On excursions it depends on you. In Grand Cayman do Stingray City. It is a must and the water is shallow enough that most non-swimmers will feel okay. In Cozumel we did Catch the Wave. It was good for the value. Our excursion in Costa Maya got cancelled last minute and we got refunded so I can't help there. Belize is fine if you have an excursion set up. Otherwise treat it as another sea day.

The pools were all freshwater. I hope this stays the same for you.