Loralie Posted April 29, 2012 #1376 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I just got off the explorer 4-21-12 and I brought a case of Poland spring water and a 12 pack of diet coke. I did not put it in a bag and just put a luggage tag on them and they were delivered to my room without a problem. I did not mind having glasses of water in the dining room or the windjammer but I tried just filling a glass from the bathroom sink and thought it tasted a little different. I also liked bringing bottles of water with me when I went to the gym or to the beach in the ports. My dh had the soda package but liked the convience of having a few cans of soda in the room. Loralie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted April 29, 2012 #1377 Share Posted April 29, 2012 Water onboard is filtered and treated to the point of being more pure than most municipal water. In my opinion, I wouldn't worry about bringing waater aboard or the Brita system. We do however, bring insulated glasses/mugs for our cold and hot beverages as it is more convient and larger capacity than the glasses/cups on the ship. Enjoy your cruise. Yes and we drink it there. The bottled is for port and just walking around the ship. Thanks!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted April 29, 2012 #1378 Share Posted April 29, 2012 I just got off the explorer 4-21-12 and I brought a case of Poland spring water and a 12 pack of diet coke. I did not put it in a bag and just put a luggage tag on them and they were delivered to my room without a problem. I did not mind having glasses of water in the dining room or the windjammer but I tried just filling a glass from the bathroom sink and thought it tasted a little different. I also liked bringing bottles of water with me when I went to the gym or to the beach in the ports. My dh had the soda package but liked the convience of having a few cans of soda in the room. Loralie Thanks! I agree on the difference in taste. Supposedly same water but somehow different. Thanks for the info on bringing water aboard. We did it like that on Princess but wasn't sure with RC! And glad to hear on EOS ok. We will be on board in sept Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bballluver Posted April 30, 2012 #1379 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Went on the explorer on the seventh, and in regards to the smell, we could only smell it twice, one night on the basketball courts, and then one other time on deck seven. Although it did smell, it wasn't like horrific, it didn't make you puke, it was just there. They did mange to get rid of it extremely fast though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted April 30, 2012 #1380 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Sorry if this sounds like a silly question but which is the main deck and does it have and outside deck around the ship? I have only been onn GOS with RC and of course it did. All the Princees cruises it was deck 7 but it seems EOS starts balcony cabns on deck 6 so I was wondering. Thanks in advancw. ( I don't have a computer to access the deck plans!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
138east Posted April 30, 2012 #1381 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'd consider the main deck to be deck 5 which is where the royal promenade is. Deck 4 has the outside deck around the ship - you can't go all the way around. In the forward area there are steps up to the helicopter pad. This area is not always open. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted April 30, 2012 #1382 Share Posted April 30, 2012 There are a handful of lounge chairs at the front of the pool deck which are roped off for suite guests. It is on the main pool deck--it is just reserved for suite guests. I don't believe there are any extra amenities in there--with the exception of reserved chairs (which is nice). It is, however, right next to the bar! :) It is on the teired section to the right just below the pool bar. Each lounge chair is supplied with 2 towels. There is a attendant there to make sure you're taken care of, and watch over your things. He will also get you drinks from the bar. (for a charge) I have always liked the solarium in the past, but recently that area has become crowded as well, not to mention chair hogs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted April 30, 2012 #1383 Share Posted April 30, 2012 (edited) Water onboard is filtered and treated to the point of being more pure than most municipal water. In my opinion, I wouldn't worry about bringing waater aboard or the Brita system. We do however, bring insulated glasses/mugs for our cold and hot beverages as it is more convient and larger capacity than the glasses/cups on the ship. Enjoy your cruise. That may be true in a perfect world, on a newer ship....but on a older ship all equipment is less than new. One year I filled a glass in our stateroom, held it up to the light......it was anything but clear.....had a faint odor also. Not to mention all the posts I have been reading about Explorers plumbing problems. Edited April 30, 2012 by B-52 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B-52 Posted April 30, 2012 #1384 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Has anyone ever e-mailed the Concierge on the Explorer? Specifically, we would like to request to reserve a cabana at barefoot beach. Our cruise is coming up soon, and I will e-mail him. Just not sure how many days out I should wait to make our request. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fred30 Posted April 30, 2012 #1385 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Water onboard is filtered and treated to the point of being more pure than most municipal water. In my opinion, I wouldn't worry about bringing waater aboard or the Brita system. We do however, bring insulated glasses/mugs for our cold and hot beverages as it is more convient and larger capacity than the glasses/cups on the ship. Enjoy your cruise. This is absolutely not true. Next time your on the ship fill the bathroom sink up to the top and you will notice that the water is definitely not crystal clear. There may not be any bacteria in the water but it is not as pure as people seem to think or keep posting on this site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidils Posted April 30, 2012 #1386 Share Posted April 30, 2012 This is absolutely not true. Next time your on the ship fill the bathroom sink up to the top and you will notice that the water is definitely not crystal clear. There may not be any bacteria in the water but it is not as pure as people seem to think or keep posting on this site. Absolutely not true is correct. Do you know how many chemicals they put in holding tanks just to keep the water safe...never mind free of stink and stuff! Nope, RCCL says I can't bring my own water but they haven't told me I can't bring my Britta! (For what good it will do...I hope) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
macfin Posted April 30, 2012 #1387 Share Posted April 30, 2012 i can not remember, but , are the pools salt or fresh water? my dw said she thinks that they are salt water? also does anybody know what side of the ship,port or starboard, that we dock at king's wharf? also are the pools and hot tubs open as soon as you board, our plan is food-cabin-drink-hot tub-muster drill-more drink-food-hot tub-cabin --repeat next day... :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted April 30, 2012 #1388 Share Posted April 30, 2012 i can not remember, but , are the pools salt or fresh water? my dw said she thinks that they are salt water? also does anybody know what side of the ship,port or starboard, that we dock at king's wharf? also are the pools and hot tubs open as soon as you board, our plan is food-cabin-drink-hot tub-muster drill-more drink-food-hot tub-cabin --repeat next day... :D salt it depends.... and yes......some of them will be open...... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted April 30, 2012 #1389 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Has anyone ever e-mailed the Concierge on the Explorer? Specifically, we would like to request to reserve a cabana at barefoot beach. Our cruise is coming up soon, and I will e-mail him. Just not sure how many days out I should wait to make our request. Thanks a couple weeks...he will get back to you but it may take some time...he'll usually respond in order of voyages... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sept10dsm Posted April 30, 2012 #1390 Share Posted April 30, 2012 I'd consider the main deck to be deck 5 which is where the royal promenade is. Deck 4 has the outside deck around the ship - you can't go all the way around. In the forward area there are steps up to the helicopter pad. This area is not always open. Thanks. Kind of figured it had to be lower than balcony rooms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mets550 Posted May 1, 2012 #1391 Share Posted May 1, 2012 our plan is food-cabin-drink-hot tub-muster drill-more drink-food-hot tub-cabin --repeat next day... :D I thought I had patented that plan . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hazmat1 Posted May 2, 2012 #1392 Share Posted May 2, 2012 (edited) Anyone sailed in the stern Junior Suites on Deck 6? I was looking at other cruises and saw that a few are open and I'm considering changing from my Mid Ship ( just forward of the hump) JS on deck 9 to one of the aft facing JS on deck 6. Any suggestions? Edited May 2, 2012 by hazmat1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AllAboardCandT Posted May 4, 2012 #1393 Share Posted May 4, 2012 With regards to show reservations, the ice shows can't be reserved a head of time, it's a first come first served ticket distribution, usually held at 730pm the day before the first show. With regards to excursions, your best bet is to do your research on the ports of call board/forum on cruise critic for the individual ports that your sailing will be visiting. Follow the advice of other posters, check out websites for those excursions that look appealing to you and book independently. You will save money 90% of the time by booking a tour on your own instead of through the ship. Why travel with 50-60 people on a bus and pay 65 dollars for a tour, when you can travel with 10-15 in a van and pay 40? Feel lucky, you know about Cruise Critic before your first cruise, only a small percentage of people were lucky enough to be in the same situation that you are now in. :) Thanks! I'll look into it. We are pretty laid back people, but one thing my wife wants to do is a dolphin experience. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bday in bermuda Posted May 4, 2012 #1394 Share Posted May 4, 2012 How are the prices for cigarettes and liquor on the ship....you can get cigarettes immediately and the hold the liquor for the end of the trip ..is that right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SNJCruisers Posted May 4, 2012 #1395 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Thanks! I'll look into it. We are pretty laid back people, but one thing my wife wants to do is a dolphin experience. Most, but not all of the Dolphin experience places have exclusivity contracts with the cruiselines. Pick an excursion that gives you the most time in the water with the dolphins. There are usually 3 or 4 different levels or choices, starting from a basic encounter where you are in shallow water and you get to just pet the dolphins, all of the up to a trainer for a day, where you get the full experience. If the cruise you are choosing has 4 options, the second most expensive one usually offers the most bang for the buck without it being too expensive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cgr377 Posted May 4, 2012 #1396 Share Posted May 4, 2012 How are the prices for cigarettes and liquor on the ship....you can get cigarettes immediately and the hold the liquor for the end of the trip ..is that right? yes you get ciggarettes immediately 2 cartons for 52 dollars, booze is cheap yes they hold it till the end Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
finallyonboard Posted May 4, 2012 #1397 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Does anyone know where I can get a copy of the menus for the 7 day cruise? Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratus22 Posted May 4, 2012 #1398 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hi Everyone, We booked GS 1568 on EOS. Ok, just a few questions. 1. Can I bring food back to my cabin from the Concierge lounge in the am? 2. Are there any surprises waiting in my room from the concierge? IE Bottle of Wine :rolleyes: 3. DO they offer soda or even water in our room? This will be our first cruise. Plus traveling with small kids so we have no plans on going into the concierge unless the kids are at AO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maraprince Posted May 4, 2012 #1399 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Absolutely not true is correct. Do you know how many chemicals they put in holding tanks just to keep the water safe...never mind free of stink and stuff! Nope, RCCL says I can't bring my own water but they haven't told me I can't bring my Britta! (For what good it will do...I hope) You can buy water in the ports and bring water on board or buy ship's bottled water. MARAPRINCE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megr1125 Posted May 4, 2012 #1400 Share Posted May 4, 2012 Hi Everyone, We booked GS 1568 on EOS. Ok, just a few questions. 1. Can I bring food back to my cabin from the Concierge lounge in the am? usually yes, but it's supposed to be consumed in the lounge..really depends on when you go and what they say 2. Are there any surprises waiting in my room from the concierge? IE Bottle of Wine :rolleyes: you're kidding right??:D not unless you pay for it... 3. DO they offer soda or even water in our room? not unless you pay for it...there will be water there, i think i had bottled water when we had a GS, but i forget.. This will be our first cruise. Plus traveling with small kids so we have no plans on going into the concierge unless the kids are at AO. enjoy your first cruise...and please note the grinning face above...not trying to be mean!!!:p i love EX...11 cruises on that ship alone.. the CL will be available to you for beverages...though they don't have bottled water in there...just "tappian" IIRC you're paying to use the lounge essentially by booking a full suite, so you may as well drop the kids at A/O if available and go for a beverage, even a soda (you can take them with you, but you did say that you'd only go w/o the kids..) hope that helps...enjoy...... see above.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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