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Aliciamay22

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My husband and I will be sailing this Friday on Explorer of the Seas (fingers crossed there is no delay at embarkation time).

 

I will be doing a review for the first time. I know that when I was researching the ship and cabins I was disappointed in the lack of information out there on family ocean view state rooms on explorer. I have seen the website with the Voyager class pics and everything but was looking for more.

 

My plan is to take lots of photos of our cabin which is a FOV. I also plan to take pics (or just scan upon my return) of the Compass for each day.

 

I just wanted to know if anyone would be interested in this info?

 

Hoping for a Noro-free cruise...but whatever happens, happens. All my hand washing and caution won't do me any good if others are careless so I'm trying not to get too worried about it.

 

Are there any particular shows, lounges, activities, etc that anyone would like me to check out and report back on?

 

2 days left....guess I should start packing. :)

 

 

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My husband and I will be sailing this Friday on Explorer of the Seas (fingers crossed there is no delay at embarkation time).

 

My plan is to take lots of photos of our cabin which is a FOV. I also plan to take pics (or just scan upon my return) of the Compass for each day.

 

I just wanted to know if anyone would be interested in this info?

 

Are there any particular shows, lounges, activities, etc that anyone would like me to check out and report back on?

 

2 days left....guess I should start packing. :)

 

 

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I am very interested as I will be sailing on her 84 days. I agree there is a lack of current information, not just for the FOV but in general. I am very interested in the headliners/comedians and current compasses. What is your itinerary? (I know I could just look it up, but what fun would that be?!)

 

Fingers crossed for a noro free cruise. I know people say anti-bac does not work since it is viral, but it is better than nothing!! I know many wash before walking into WJ or the dining rooms, but I plan on carry a small bath and body works pocket bac for just prior to eating, especially in WJ (touching serving utensils and all). But I doubt they will allow you to serve yourself up there, at least for the first few days. That would be something of interest to note. FYI as of this morning RCI.com states no delay for embarkation for your cruise!

Happy seas!

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Yes, I am very interested in any and all details! We are booked on the 4/10 sailing (1st time on Royal) so have been scouring the boards for information. Really hope you have a great cruise and no one gets sick on this one or any others!

 

Have a great time and can't wait to hear all about it!

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I am glad to hear there is some interest!! The itinerary I am on is San Juan, PR, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Samana, Dominican Republic, and Labadee, Haiti. I will try and get plenty of pictures and I will make sure to make note of the headliners/comedians and their performances. Not sure exactly how people do this and remember all the details so I'm going to write down my findings in a small notebook throughout the day and then write up a formal daily review each evening. Well, thats my plan anyway. Let me know if anyone else would like me to check anything out specifically!:D

 

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I love to read reviews! And, Explorer is one of my favorite ships (great crew! great activities team/CD)

 

They have several days to deep clean the ship. I'd feel comfortable that the noro germs will be taken care of by the weekend.

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I am glad to hear there is some interest!! The itinerary I am on is San Juan, PR, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Samana, Dominican Republic, and Labadee, Haiti. I will try and get plenty of pictures and I will make sure to make note of the headliners/comedians and their performances. Not sure exactly how people do this and remember all the details so I'm going to write down my findings in a small notebook throughout the day and then write up a formal daily review each evening. Well, thats my plan anyway. Let me know if anyone else would like me to check anything out specifically!:D

 

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Great itinerary!! Have a wonderful cruise!:):)

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I am on the same itinerary on March 2nd and would love to see the cruise compasses. Have a great cruise. I look forward ro reading your review.

 

 

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Thank you! Glad I can provide info for my fellow cruisers!!

 

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I am glad to hear there is some interest!! The itinerary I am on is San Juan, PR, Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas, Samana, Dominican Republic, and Labadee, Haiti. I will try and get plenty of pictures and I will make sure to make note of the headliners/comedians and their performances. Not sure exactly how people do this and remember all the details so I'm going to write down my findings in a small notebook throughout the day and then write up a formal daily review each evening. Well, thats my plan anyway. Let me know if anyone else would like me to check anything out specifically!:D

 

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I did this itinerary, but out of Baltimore on Grandeur. I was not impressed with Samana. Not sure if you have been there before or not. I had high expectations because of all the pretty, all inclusive resorts advertised. If you keep the Compasses, it should have all the headliner/comedians listed. When I mentioned that in my first post, I did not think about it until I saw you were going to right all the details down :o

Thanks again!

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Yes Please, We are doing to same cruise, leaving on March 2. We have 2 over the water cabanas booked on Labadee, and have heard conflicting reports about if the over the water cabanas on Nellie's beach still include the upgraded lunch. I sent an email to RCI over 2 weeks ago but did not get a response. Thanks in advance!

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:)

mark290, when you say you speak for everyone....you don't speak for me.

I am very interested in reviews and lots of pics, the more the better

 

you don't have to read it or comment on it if it bothers you so much !

 

 

Wendy

 

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I'm actually really excited to sort of document this cruise. I always feel like I forget things if I don't have pictures to go along with it. So, by keeping track of my experience via a review, I am also hoping to have something to look back on to help me remember what I did and didn't like. I should mention that I have cruised Carnival and NCL both twice, and this is my first with Royal. Looking forward to just getting on that ship!!! I have two different cameras that i'm taking with me so there shouldn't be any shortage of pictures! ;)

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Mark290, when you say you speak for everyone....you don't speak for me.

I am very interested in reviews and lots of pics, the more the better

 

You don't have to read it or comment on it if it bothers you so much !

 

 

wendy

 

I believe his comment was dripping with sarcasm. :cool:

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I'm actually really excited to sort of document this cruise. I always feel like I forget things if I don't have pictures to go along with it. So, by keeping track of my experience via a review, I am also hoping to have something to look back on to help me remember what I did and didn't like. I should mention that I have cruised Carnival and NCL both twice, and this is my first with Royal. Looking forward to just getting on that ship!!! I have two different cameras that i'm taking with me so there shouldn't be any shortage of pictures! ;)

 

Just thought of something else.. especially since you like to document...food menus/food porn...along w/ your thoughts on what was bleh/good/great/gotta order :)

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