Kinny Posted May 20, 2016 #1 Share Posted May 20, 2016 (edited) Okay, I'm going to attempt this. I'm going to attempt to post pics as well as providing comments here and there. If you have any questions, please do ask. I will try to answer them as best to my abilities. BRB, going to the sail away party. :D More to come maybe tonight. :) Edited May 20, 2016 by Kinny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RickinStl Posted May 20, 2016 #2 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Looking forward to it.. My wife and I will be on that ship in 55 days :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkvillain Posted May 20, 2016 #3 Share Posted May 20, 2016 Have fun. Looking forward to the rest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
david4005 Posted May 21, 2016 #4 Share Posted May 21, 2016 My family will be on in August, let us know about it. Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted May 21, 2016 #5 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Following.:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great 2 B at Sea Posted May 21, 2016 #6 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I will be interested in your review. We have friends on this same cruise who have never sailed before. I sure hope they like it.....we'll be anxious to here their thoughts. The Explorer is a wonderful ship. Have a great cruise and thanks for sharing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
riclop Posted May 21, 2016 #7 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Looking forward to it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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britty1 Posted May 21, 2016 #9 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Will be following along Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondSuiteCruiser Posted May 21, 2016 #10 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Okay, I'm going to attempt this. I'm going to attempt to post pics as well as providing comments here and there. If you have any questions, please do ask. I will try to answer them as best to my abilities. BRB, going to the sail away party. :DMore to come maybe tonight. :) Thank you, we have been hoping someone would post before we sail June 3rd. How is the Internet/Voom, is it worth purchasing at the 30% off discount? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#1Nanna Posted May 21, 2016 #11 Share Posted May 21, 2016 So excited to follow along! We will be on her in 4 months & I am happy to glean from your experiences. Thanks for taking the time to share! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drewsky3 Posted May 21, 2016 #12 Share Posted May 21, 2016 We will be there in 27 days! Sent from my iPhone using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kandj05 Posted May 21, 2016 #13 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Looking forward to your review Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinny Posted May 21, 2016 Author #14 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Thank you, we have been hoping someone would post before we sail June 3rd. How is the Internet/Voom, is it worth purchasing at the 30% off discount? Okay, I just got back from dinner/cappuccino run. :D Internet is decent but latency is in the high 500ms range. It works, but I have not started uploading pics yet. I will update as we move on. My suspicion is, this is not Voom because Royal may not have the proper equipment set up or the satellites doesn't reach quite that far up north. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinny Posted May 21, 2016 Author #15 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Just did another speed test. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinny Posted May 21, 2016 Author #16 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Day 1 Cruise Compass. Please excuse the crappy image as I am using my phone to take the pics. [emoji38] Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobbW Posted May 21, 2016 #17 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Definitely subscribing to this thread. We will be on the May 27th sailing (i.e. 2nd-ever sailing of this ship on this itinerary). Hoping you guys have a wonderful time on this "maiden" voyage for Explorer. Help them get everything shaken out before we get on next week, okay?! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WayTea Posted May 21, 2016 #18 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Following. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DiamondSuiteCruiser Posted May 21, 2016 #19 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Okay, I just got back from dinner/cappuccino run. :D Internet is decent but latency is in the high 500ms range. It works, but I havet not started uploading pics yet. I will update as we move on. My suspicion is, this is not Voom because Royal may not have the proper equipment set up or the satellites doesn't reach quite that far up north. Thank you! How was the check in and boarding, and what time did you board? Enjoy your trip, and thanks again for taking the time to report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinny Posted May 21, 2016 Author #20 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Definitely subscribing to this thread. We will be on the May 27th sailing (i.e. 2nd-ever sailing of this ship on this itinerary). Hoping you guys have a wonderful time on this "maiden" voyage for Explorer. Help them get everything shaken out before we get on next week, okay?! Will do. :D Tonight's menu IMG_2207 by kinnylee@yahoo.com, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinny Posted May 21, 2016 Author #21 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Thank you! How was the check in and boarding, and what time did you board? Enjoy your trip, and thanks again for taking the time to report. Checking in and boarding didn't take long. I arrived at around 11:15 or so, and was at the Windjammer by 11:40AM. Of course I breezed through the priority check in line and walk pass the initial photo session. :D Traffic getting to the terminal, however, was another story. I am not sure if the Port of Seattle ever handled two 3000+ passenger cruise ships at the same time before (Explorer of the Seas and Celebrity Solstice) The driver could not drop us off at the pickup/drop off area, so we decided to walk from the outside area. I will try to enjoy my trip and glad I could help. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinny Posted May 21, 2016 Author #22 Share Posted May 21, 2016 I had the smoked fish rillettes. Not bad. IMG_2209 by kinnylee@yahoo.com, on Flickr In between, I had a couple pumpkin seed rolls. I love them ever since I started eating them on Indy. :D Mmmmmmmm Pumpkin seeds... IMG_2208 by kinnylee@yahoo.com, on Flickr For the main en-tree, I had the Mojo-marinated grilled pork chop Great flavor, and loved the sweet potatoes, but the actual pork chop is not as tender as I liked, but still pretty good. :) IMG_2210 by kinnylee@yahoo.com, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinny Posted May 21, 2016 Author #23 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Desert menu IMG_2211 by kinnylee@yahoo.com, on Flickr I had the Almond Chocolate Cake. This is actually really good. Not overly sweet, and does not have that heavy texture typical of chocolate deserts. IMG_2212 by kinnylee@yahoo.com, on Flickr I'm going to try to post some earlier pics I have taken with my DSLR. Just rather large and time consuming. Stay tune. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LorraineP Posted May 21, 2016 #24 Share Posted May 21, 2016 Thank you for taking the time to post. Will be getting on Explorer when you are getting off 5/27. A few ???'s. When are formal nights, presuming day 2 and 6? If you get a chance can you see if the lounge on deck 9 aft is a Suite Lounge or is still the Concierge Lounge? Is there a shuttle to Empress Hotel in Victoria? How are the seas - calm - rough? Weather? Enjoy your cruise and again thank you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kinny Posted May 21, 2016 Author #25 Share Posted May 21, 2016 So, this is one question I've seen asked a few times here. No, there is no actual Starbucks on Explorer of the Seas. Yes, they do sell Starbucks at Cafe Promenade. Yes, the Royal Refreshment package covers any Starbucks coffee drinks. :D There! Happy non-alcoholic drinking! LOL IMG_2225 by kinnylee@yahoo.com, on Flickr Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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