All Things Explorer of the Seas! -- Part 2

[Clarea]

The solarium is free and for adults only (18+), other than age no restrictions that I know of

Not a big deal, but I believe the minimum age is 16.

[kkfw1994]

Not a big deal, but I believe the minimum age is 16.

 

I stand corrected, Royals website says 16. I assumed 18, guess we know we know what happens when we assume :o

[top of the world]

I stand corrected, Royals website says 16. I assumed 18, guess we know we know what happens when we assume :o

 

Thank you Bob & Bill for your quick replies.

Bill, I see in your signature that you will be on Explorer on August 23rd. We will also be on that cruise and looking forward to it.

Lise

[hardingk]

Thank you Bob & Bill for your quick replies.

Bill, I see in your signature that you will be on Explorer on August 23rd. We will also be on that cruise and looking forward to it.

Lise

 

We will be sailing with you too! Can't wait!

[groverncat]

We will be sailing with you too! Can't wait!

 

I will be on that cruise as well, looking forward to it 16 days!

[groverncat]

Does anyone have any experience using the Royal Babies and Babysitting programs on this ship? I am sailing with a 1 year old on August 23. Thank you

[krazy_dave]

Just got off my third cruise on Explorer the other day and I have to tell you, I'm really bothered that Royal is taking her away from us. I've sent some emails to them relating this, and reminding them that Explorer has the highest repeat cruiser percentage in their entire fleet. Obviously she belongs right where she is. Please join me in deluging Royal with emails asking them to keep her here after her drydock.

[Life is Good Cruising]

I know how you feel, we will also miss her and the wonderful crew on Explorer.

 

As you indicated, highest repeat cruiser percentage in their entire fleet. This could be why Royal is giving us Quantum, Liberty & Anthem, with much higher prices, knowing that people will book and pay those prices.

[NewSalt]

What is breakfast in the MDR like? Is it the same menu every day or does it change? Is it offered every day or only at sea days? How long does seating/serving usually take? Is quality of food noticeably different than windjammer? Thank you! :-)

 

The time for breakfast changed on port days, depending on the time you could leave the ship. We looked at the wrong day's schedule one morning and thought it was open until 9:30, but they turned us away because we got there at 9:05 (which, of course, they were correct to do).

 

Other than that, we ate breakfast in the MDR every day. It was never crowded, and we had great service. Food was always good. (The Spanish omelette is the kind you get in Spain, with potatoes and onions, not the U.S. version with peppers.) I did not care for breakfast in the Windjammer. It took forever to find a table, and by the time you found one, put your food down, and went back for your beverage, your food was cold.

[springaussie]

Just got off my third cruise on Explorer the other day and I have to tell you, I'm really bothered that Royal is taking her away from us. I've sent some emails to them relating this, and reminding them that Explorer has the highest repeat cruiser percentage in their entire fleet. Obviously she belongs right where she is. Please join me in deluging Royal with emails asking them to keep her here after her drydock.

 

On behalf of the Asia Pacific Region we will happily swap Explorer of the Seas for Liberty of the Seas.

Please tell Royal we will happily take Liberty.

 

 

 

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[ginamichelle]

Hi,

I am sorry I am sure this has been asked and answered there is even a thread similar but no real answer that I saw so again please forgive.

 

Was wondering if there is a chefs table offered on EOS? I will be on her 9/11/14

 

I have booked portofinios(?) a couple of nights but can't seem to find anything on a special chefs table?

 

Thank You for any info.

Charlee

[Clarea]

Hi,

I am sorry I am sure this has been asked and answered there is even a thread similar but no real answer that I saw so again please forgive.

 

Was wondering if there is a chefs table offered on EOS? I will be on her 9/11/14

 

I have booked portofinios(?) a couple of nights but can't seem to find anything on a special chefs table?

 

Thank You for any info.

Charlee

Currently no Chef's Table on Explorer.

[ginamichelle]

Currently no Chef's Table on Explorer.

 

Fudge.. Thank You :)

[Cruzbear24]

On behalf of the Asia Pacific Region we will happily swap Explorer of the Seas for Liberty of the Seas.

Please tell Royal we will happily take Liberty.

 

 

 

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We are booked on Explorer for Nov 3 2015 Singapore to Fremantle. We are familiar with Voyager (same class) and like this style of ship. What difference would Liberty bring? :-)

[Clarea]

We are booked on Explorer for Nov 3 2015 Singapore to Fremantle. We are familiar with Voyager (same class) and like this style of ship. What difference would Liberty bring? :-)

Liberty is very similar to Explorer, stretched about 90 feet. Liberty added the kiddie pool area, Sorrento's, Chops, Vintages, Flowrider, a few more venues.

[krazy_dave]

Erky was married today in a lovely ceremony in Ireland, and is off on his honeymoon!

[kas129]

This inquiry is not about the Solarium Pool, but you appear to be very knowledgeable as to what is going on with the Explorer, so here goes: Have been hearing "rumblings" that the Explorer has a "bent prop" and it not able to go "full speed". Any truth to the rumor?

 

I am on the last "round trip" from Bayonne - 10/23/14.

 

Thank you

[kkfw1994]

This inquiry is not about the Solarium Pool, but you appear to be very knowledgeable as to what is going on with the Explorer, so here goes: Have been hearing "rumblings" that the Explorer has a "bent prop" and it not able to go "full speed". Any truth to the rumor?

 

I am on the last "round trip" from Bayonne - 10/23/14.

 

Thank you

 

Not sure who this was meant for,

 

I was on the 8/23 sailing and we had delays due to a "propulsion problem" with the starboard azipod. We were told it was fixed in Bermuda but it was not used on the return trip (or at least a greatly reduced speed). Tugboats were used to assist with docking in Bayonne. They had divers in the water when we dis-embarked I heard rumors of a bent shaft but have not been able to confirm.

 

Hope someone can fill in some of the blanks.

[groverncat]

I was on the 8/23 as well. The propeller was not fixed. In fact the cruise that left on 8/28 didn't leave until almost 9 pm, three hours later then they should have.

[cropping cruiser]

Erky was married today in a lovely ceremony in Ireland, and is off on his honeymoon!

 

 

 

Maeve looked beautiful. They made a lovely couple. Much happiness to both of them.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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[FortheloveofDCL]

i hope this has been all fixed since I get on the Explorer in 15 days!! This will be my kids first experience on RCCL and they are pretty much Disney sailing kinda kids so if this doesn't go well Royal loses our business.

[97t-bird]

I sailed on Explorer in March for my first cruise and loved it......I sadly wanted to buy one of the ship models, but forgot at the end of the cruise....Where can I find one now? Or anyone willing to part with theirs?

 

I figured It would be a great thing to collect from the various ships I will eventually go on......Greg

Edited September 5, 2014 by 97t-bird

[grovehill]

We have someone from our Roll Call on a B2B on board now. They reported that she was running fine and they have not missed any ports or been late (except for leaving late the first evening).

 

So let's hope for calm seas and no more propulsion issues.

[IndyCruiser1]

Arzeena, is there a way to do private messages on here.

 

Dewey (from the NCL PC trip)

[Clarea]

Arzeena, is there a way to do private messages on here.

 

Dewey (from the NCL PC trip)

No way to do private messages on Cruise Critic.