Hazydavo Posted November 13, 2015 Author #26 Share Posted November 13, 2015 Good story here... http://www.perthnow.com.au/news/western-australia/explorer-of-the-seas-docks-in-fremantle-to-start-maiden-cruise-season-in-australia/news-story/c0f116fbf352247462e5a58e7cf5f5c8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompaddyelle Posted November 13, 2015 #27 Share Posted November 13, 2015 We just got off yesterday and were very disappointed! Average food, boring entertainment and way too many smoking areas. The ship is looking very old and the layout of the ship makes it feel more like a hotel at sea rather than a ship. I guess we were expecting WOW and we found we had "so-so". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joandian Posted November 14, 2015 #28 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Sorry to hear that. Are booked on another one any time soon? We are booked Sydney - NZ cruise in March but that too has to be changed due to the same work changes. Just waiting for the new 1016 roster to come out to make new bookings :mad: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joandian Posted November 14, 2015 #29 Share Posted November 14, 2015 We just got off yesterday and were very disappointed!Average food, boring entertainment and way too many smoking areas. The ship is looking very old and the layout of the ship makes it feel more like a hotel at sea rather than a ship. I guess we were expecting WOW and we found we had "so-so". I'm sorry you had a bad experience. We love the Voyager class of ship having cruised on them often. I do have to agree that the food on the longer cruises leaves a lot to be desired and quality has dropped over the past few years across the board. I'm surprised at the smoking complaint though. I'm really allergic (anaphylaxis attacks) to cigarette smoke and haven't really had issues on this class of ship. It means avoiding one side of the pool deck and the casino but I can deal with that. Where else were they smoking? J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazydavo Posted November 14, 2015 Author #30 Share Posted November 14, 2015 (edited) We are booked Sydney - NZ cruise in March but that too has to be changed due to the same work changes. Just waiting for the new 1016 roster to come out to make new bookings :mad: Oh no!!! Well I hope you find a date that works and LOCK IT IN! Edited November 14, 2015 by Hazydavo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazydavo Posted November 14, 2015 Author #31 Share Posted November 14, 2015 The ship is looking very old. That's no good and also surprising given she had a major refurb only 6 months ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiwi Kruzer Posted November 14, 2015 #32 Share Posted November 14, 2015 We just got off yesterday and were very disappointed!Average food, boring entertainment and way too many smoking areas. The ship is looking very old and the layout of the ship makes it feel more like a hotel at sea rather than a ship. I guess we were expecting WOW and we found we had "so-so". Thats the way of it these days......:D Cruise ships have become Resort Hotels that simply float from one port to another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompaddyelle Posted November 14, 2015 #33 Share Posted November 14, 2015 I'm sorry you had a bad experience. We love the Voyager class of ship having cruised on them often. I do have to agree that the food on the longer cruises leaves a lot to be desired and quality has dropped over the past few years across the board. I'm surprised at the smoking complaint though. I'm really allergic (anaphylaxis attacks) to cigarette smoke and haven't really had issues on this class of ship. It means avoiding one side of the pool deck and the casino but I can deal with that. Where else were they smoking? J It was all along the starboard sides on all open decks. Really disgusting really. The smoke from the casino permeated both bars near by. Icky! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompaddyelle Posted November 14, 2015 #34 Share Posted November 14, 2015 That's no good and also surprising given she had a major refurb only 6 months ago. There was new furnishings and carpet. It was the ship itself that looked like it hadn't been touched. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompaddyelle Posted November 14, 2015 #35 Share Posted November 14, 2015 Thats the way of it these days......:DCruise ships have become Resort Hotels that simply float from one port to another. Sadly true. I will avoid those garishly huge montrosities that RCL are producing for as long as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazydavo Posted November 14, 2015 Author #36 Share Posted November 14, 2015 It was all along the starboard sides on all open decks. Really disgusting really. The smoke from the casino permeated both bars near by. Icky! Yuk. Will it remain like this while based in Australia though? On the other Royal ships I've been on it wasn't too bad really, and no smoking in the casino at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazydavo Posted November 14, 2015 Author #37 Share Posted November 14, 2015 There was new furnishings and carpet. It was the ship itself that looked like it hadn't been touched. So what are we talking about? Rust on the hull? Needs a fresh coat of paint? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazydavo Posted November 14, 2015 Author #38 Share Posted November 14, 2015 New voyage underway now... Date: Fri 13/11/15 Port: Fremantle (Perth) / Australia Depart: 17:00 Date: Sat 14/11/15 Port: At Sea Date: Sun 15/11/15 Port: At Sea Date: Mon 16/11/15 Port: At Sea Date: Tue 17/11/15 Port: Adelaide / Australia Arrive: 08:00 Depart: 17:00 Date: Wed 18/11/15 Port: At Sea Date: Thu 19/11/15 Port: Melbourne / Australia Arrive: 08:00 Depart: 17:00 Date: Fri 20/11/15 Port: At Sea Date: Sat 21/11/15 Port: At Sea Date: Sun 22/11/15 Port: Milford Sound / New Zealand Arrive: 08:00 Depart: 09:00 Date: Sun 22/11/15 Port: Doubtful Sound: Scenic Cruising / New Zealand Arrive: 12:30 Depart: 13:30 Date: Sun 22/11/15 Port: Dusky Sound / New Zealand Arrive: 16:00 Depart: 17:00 Date: Mon 23/11/15 Port: Dunedin / New Zealand Arrive: 07:30 Depart: 17:30 Date: Tue 24/11/15 Port: Picton / New Zealand Arrive: 13:30 Depart: 20:00 Date: Wed 25/11/15 Port: Wellington / New Zealand Arrive: 08:00 Depart: 17:00 Date: Thu 26/11/15 Port: At Sea Date: Fri 27/11/15 Port: At Sea Date: Sat 28/11/15 Port: Sydney / Australia Arrive: 19:30 Date: Sun 29/11/15 Port: Sydney / Australia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tompaddyelle Posted November 14, 2015 #39 Share Posted November 14, 2015 So what are we talking about? Rust on the hull? Needs a fresh coat of paint? Metal strips on ship lifted up, balcony railings loose, lift buttons falling off. They have seemed to have fancied up the furnishings but forgotten about the ship. Anyway I can see that you are RCL cruiser so you will have a great time anyway. I guess we were just expecting more because of all the "wow" we had been reading about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 15, 2015 #40 Share Posted November 15, 2015 The smoking policy is what is worrying me, I hope they stop the smoking in the casino and such or they will not getting any of my money that way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tillydog Posted November 15, 2015 #41 Share Posted November 15, 2015 The smoking policy is what is worrying me, I hope they stop the smoking in the casino and such or they will not getting any of my money that way. Mic - Whilest the ships are sailing here in Aus, there's no smoking in the casino. There are several designated smoking areas .. cant tell you where tho as I'm not a smoker. I do know that one side of the outdoor deck on deck 4 is one of the places (could be starboard side) but other than that I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazydavo Posted November 16, 2015 Author #42 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Mic - Whilest the ships are sailing here in Aus, there's no smoking in the casino. That's good to hear. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazydavo Posted November 16, 2015 Author #43 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Won't the casino still sink though eg smoke in the carpet etc?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazydavo Posted November 16, 2015 Author #44 Share Posted November 16, 2015 She docks in Adelaide tomorrow... Current position of M/S Explorer of the Seas: Under way from Fremantle (Perth) to Adelaide Departure was 3 d 1 hrs 21 min ago. (at 17:00 h local time) Arrival will be in 11 hrs 9 min. (at 08:00 h local time) Traveled distance since Fremantle (Perth): 1,166.36 nm (2,160.09 km) Remaining distance to Adelaide: 172.53 nm (319.52 km) Speed: 15.3 kn (28.3 km/h) Course: 90° Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power4Premiers2014 Posted November 16, 2015 #45 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I'll be down there tomorrow when she docks in Adelaide to have a quick looksie! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazydavo Posted November 16, 2015 Author #46 Share Posted November 16, 2015 I'll be down there tomorrow when she docks in Adelaide to have a quick looksie! Cool, take some pics? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Power4Premiers2014 Posted November 16, 2015 #47 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Cool, take some pics? Will do! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazydavo Posted November 16, 2015 Author #48 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Will do! Excellent :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joandian Posted November 16, 2015 #49 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Won't the casino still sink though eg smoke in the carpet etc?? They seem to do a really good job cleaning the carpets and furnishings in the Casino. I have to admit to going and playing the pokies a few times just after we have left ports, while most are at dinner and I couldn't smell anything. I usually get 10 minutes in before the smokers start. I didn't know there was a no smoking policy in the Casino in Australia. We haven't yet been on a cruise here yet but I love that policy. As to the smoking areas, the area mentioned are pretty standard on all the cruises we have been on in the US, Europe and Middle East. J Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MicCanberra Posted November 16, 2015 #50 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Mic - Whilest the ships are sailing here in Aus, there's no smoking in the casino.There are several designated smoking areas .. cant tell you where tho as I'm not a smoker. I do know that one side of the outdoor deck on deck 4 is one of the places (could be starboard side) but other than that I have no idea. Cheers for that.:D Won't the casino still sink though eg smoke in the carpet etc?? Most likely but at least it is not going to get all over me (hair and clothes). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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