Explorer of the Seas

[bemyer]

First time cruiser here...just curious on anyones thoughts of the Explorer of the seas ship. Thoughts?

 

Heading to the islands on the July 10th trip..anyone else going?

 

Thanks.

[mikensuenfl]

i wrote a 3 part review today on explorer western cruise taken last month

[Submariner]

Just got back from a 7 day trip to the Western Caribbean. Fantastic ship! All expectations were met. You wont be disappointed with this boat

[Ocean Boy]

Explorer is my favorite ship. She is beautiful, fun to roam around, and had a great crew when I was aboard her. You have made a great choice.

[quiltsnh]

Go to this link for my review.... we loved it....

http://boards.cruisecritic.com/showthread.php?t=173243

 

If you have any questions please let me know

 

Granduer 1999

Victory 2001

Triumph 2003

Explorer 2005

Freedom 2007

[cpa2be]

We've been on the Explorer twice - loved it each time. We found the crew to be very friendly and helpful. They really seem to go out of their way to smile and greet you and ask if you are enjoying the cruise.

 

One evening we ate in the Windjammer rather than going to the dining room. They had a fresh pasta station that was fantastic! You chose the pasta, type of sauce and then added peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, etc... This was the best meal of the cruise!

 

You will have a wonderful time!

[mamax4]

Well I'm glad to hear all these rave reviews...your scheduled to sail in about 25 days! CAN'T WAIT!!!!

[CuseJeff44]

I've only been on 2 cruises, but our most recent was on the Explorer. We had a TREMENDOUS time. Ship was amazing.

[bemyer]

what are C/A coupons? great write up on the ship..thanks for the info.

[heathernijoli]

There is an excellent video out called Building the World's Largest Cruise Ship and it details this ship in it's entirety. It shows the building of the Voyager (they have the exact same layout) and shows them purchasing and decorating with art for both Voyager and Explorer. You should check it out.

 

It is always on Ebay it seems. We have a copy and we watch it a few months before sailing to get us excited again. It is a great way to SEE the ship before you see the ship...

[lephysteria]

The Explorer was my first Voyager class ship. It was great. I had the best time on that cruise.

 

If you'd like to find out if anyone else is sailing with you, take a peek on the Roll Call forum for RCCL cruises. You can browse for your sailing there. :D

 

That video is a great thing to see. It's amazing what they had to go through to build this ship!

[PVDCruiser]

You wont be disappointed with this boat

 

SHIP! SHIP! :p

[Cruiseagain?]

I read your review and we will be on the explorer July 17th sailing western, I also read that you stayed in the Holida Inn port of Miami, which we are also staying at... I was wondering was the Hotel Okay? also how did you get to the port from there is it in walking distance or did you take a cab? any help will be appreciated...

 

susan

[Carrie P]

Do you know if they still have this pasta station on the explorer? On an all inclusive vacation in cancun that was "awesome" in my sons words... He loved having the cook make his own recipe .... He had pasta with every lunch and every dinner... Lots of garlic and tomatoes! We're going on the explorer in july..

We've been on the Explorer twice - loved it each time. We found the crew to be very friendly and helpful. They really seem to go out of their way to smile and greet you and ask if you are enjoying the cruise.

 

One evening we ate in the Windjammer rather than going to the dining room. They had a fresh pasta station that was fantastic! You chose the pasta, type of sauce and then added peppers, onions, garlic, tomatoes, etc... This was the best meal of the cruise!

 

You will have a wonderful time!

[asrubin]

Carrie, I wonder why no one else has posted on our Roll Call thread? I find it very strange that hardly anyone has responded and that only 6 people have signed up for the Meet and Mingle?

 

Ann

[Zpats]

just got off the ship yesterday May 15th it was fantastic!

[Carrie P]

Hi Ann,

 

I just went into the roll call and started a new thread... Lets see who's joining us.... Can't wait.

Carrie

Carrie, I wonder why no one else has posted on our Roll Call thread? I find it very strange that hardly anyone has responded and that only 6 people have signed up for the Meet and Mingle?

 

Ann

[quiltsnh]

to Bmyer: The C/A coupons are a booklet that you get in your cabin on the first day if you are a returning Royla Carribean guest. It has stuff like visits to Johnny Rockets/Photo discounts/discounts in the shops/casino/internet etc.

On our cruise 1/3 of the guest were Crown and Anchor members (returning guests) says something for RCCL!

To Cruiseagain? The Holiday Inn... we found it be just fine.... they have a small pool which we used... it is directly across from Bayside Marketplace which is and easy walk across the street to shops/entertainment and restaraunts. We ate breakfast at the hotel and it was responable. We would def. plan on staying here again. We took a bus(there were 27 of us so we arranged thru private company) over the causeway in the AM. not walkable.... we left the hotel at 10:45 and were on board by 11:30 lunching in the Windjammer.... the rooms were officially available at 1:00... sitting by the pool in bathingsuits from our carryon by 1:30... Don't wait to go to the ship at the posted 2:00 time!!! enjoy the day exploring or hanging out at the pool. Any other ??? let me know

[CCJack]

Bemyer:

 

We will be on your sailing. 7/10 explorer. Flying into Ft. Lauderdale on the 8th and spending 2 nights, so we should be boarding the explorer fairly early on the 10th. 3rd cruise for us - 2nd on RCL. Previous was Navigator. Can't wait until July.....!!!!!!!!

[cpa2be]

Carrie,

Hopefully a more recent cruiser will know the answer.

We enjoyed it so much that we went back on another evening to have the pasta again. Yes, the garlic, how could I forget that!!

[bemyer]

great to hear. first time cruiser here...cant wait. any advice you can offter for first time cruisers would be great.

[Carrie P]

Thanks for responding... Wait and see.

Carrie,

Hopefully a more recent cruiser will know the answer.

We enjoyed it so much that we went back on another evening to have the pasta again. Yes, the garlic, how could I forget that!!

[bemyer]

Carrie..did u book Godfrey's tour in St. Thomas?

[CCJack]

Bemyer:

 

We can't wait either.... need a vacation - on deck 6 - balcony cabin.

 

We have done Eastern Carib. with Disney before - so am really looking forward to the port of calls....

 

Lots of advice for first time cruisers, but mostly: 1) arrive the day before (if it is not to late to make such arrangements) - you will enjoy Day 1 of the cruise much more, 2) getting on the ship and getting off the ship - especially the Voyager class ships can be bad (long waits and lines, 3000 people, etc.) so don't fret it - everything between the two is fun !! 3) Don't think that you have to do shore excurions through the cruiseline - although some of them are better if booked through the cruiseline...

[bemyer]

jwith2boys..any suggestions on excursions? i think we are going w/ godfreys tour in st. thomas...we have a balcony on deck 9..wish tomorrow was july 10th already. We have an early flight in on that sunday..so will be a bit tired..but nothing a power nap wont cure.