“Live” review of Explorer to ABC islands

[Deeliteful]

Hello everyone

I’m here again after my TA review from the Jewel. 

I will be boarding Explorer on Saturday but have a bit of a journey to get there from the UK!

So today I start from my home in Harrogate, Yorkshire getting the train from Leeds to Manchester airport (where they are currently moving snow from the runways!) to fly to London Heathrow this evening.

 

I will be staying at the Radisson hotel near Terminal 5 and then flying to Miami tomorrow afternoon.

 

I won’t bore you with more until I get to Miami but will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

 

Safe and happy travels to the rest of my shipmates.

 

Cheers

Pat

[h20skibum]

Looking forward to this.   Safe travels to you. 

[moposh]

I'm flying on the Explorer in April to the ABC Islands.  Have a great time!  I look forward to your review.

[Fa-Li]

I did this cruise just before the shut down in 2020 and it was great! Wishing you safe and wonderful travels!

[teddybear231]

I will be on this same sailing in March, following along!

[celoplyr]

3 hours ago, moposh said:

I'm flying on the Explorer in April to the ABC Islands.  Have a great time!  I look forward to your review.

Try not to fly too high, you may clear the balcony railings.

[SteelCityCruiser10]

Following .. Just got off an 8 night on EX. It was ABC minus the B  lol  🍻 Cheers  

Happy Sailing!

[clochette]

looking forward to your review, safe travel

[voyager70]

Looking forward to your review. Doing same itinerary in April. Can’t wait! Safe travels & have a great cruise.

 

[moposh]

5 hours ago, moposh said:

I'm flying on the Explorer in April to the ABC Islands.  Have a great time!  I look forward to your review.

That doesn't make sense, does it?  Don't know what I was thinking.  I guess I meant cruising.  Oh well.  😍

Edited January 19, 2023 by moposh

[moposh]

2 hours ago, celoplyr said:

Try not to fly too high, you may clear the balcony railings.

[Montanagirlalways]

There is a cute boutique store in Curacao called Meow. It over the pedestrian bridge. Also in Bonnaire they sell these delicious wafers with caramel in the center called- Stroopwaffels.  I get them from the grocery store there.  The ABC islands are my favorite.  Just beautiful!  

[sgmn]

9 hours ago, Deeliteful said:

Hello everyone

I’m here again after my TA review from the Jewel. 

I will be boarding Explorer on Saturday but have a bit of a journey to get there from the UK!

So today I start from my home in Harrogate, Yorkshire getting the train from Leeds to Manchester airport (where they are currently moving snow from the runways!) to fly to London Heathrow this evening.

 

I will be staying at the Radisson hotel near Terminal 5 and then flying to Miami tomorrow afternoon.

 

I won’t bore you with more until I get to Miami but will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

 

Safe and happy travels to the rest of my shipmates.

 

Cheers

Pat

Safe travels.

I heard on the news this morning that Manchester Airport was closed due snow clearing. 

Hope you weren't delayed too long and that you have a good flight tomorrow.

 

[Havin'fun]

looking forward to tagging along

[sara mom]

Looking forward to your report!

[Deeliteful]

Hi All

Here in Miami getting ready to board soon!

Manchester cleared their runways so flight to London was fine. 
London to Miami flight was good too. 
Stayed at Eurostar Langford hotel in downtown Miami last night and definitely recommend. Their restaurant is Spanish and enjoyed some tapas and a margarita mule last night.

Just enjoying breakfast and will sort out an Uber to take me to the port.

Catch you all later xx

Pat

[Deeliteful]

On board in super quick time despite the line being the longest I’ve seen to board.

One of the benefits of the Key, I was through in less than 5 minutes avoiding the line completely (which you would do too if you were Pinnacle or in a suite!)

I realise it is easier to buy the Key if you’re solo and buying the internet anyway, which is what I do.

Doubt if you’ll see the Solarium this quiet again 😂

[SteelCityCruiser10]

Solarium was packed most of the time last week.  Carlington will fix you up with a nice beverage if he’s still working that bar.

[Welly9]

Is this the last cruise for the Xplorer before she gets refurbed>?

Sailing in March, apparently the 2nd cruise out from her return. 

Plans for the ABC islands?

Son is playing hockey in Nottingham, EIHL.

[Deeliteful]

Yes it is the last cruise before revamp x

[Deeliteful]

Key lunch in the dining room was very nice. Menu attached and my choices but forgot when it came to dessert, hence a bite taken out! 😂

Rooms ready at 1 pm. I am

on 8611 a promenade room as no balcony available.I could have tried to Royal up but think I’d rather spend the money in the casino or bars!

I don’t buy the drink package as I get the 4 vouchers as Diamond and if I need more drinks I’m happy to buy them. I definitely wouldn’t get my monies worth with the package.

Pics showing dining room, my room, view from room and lunch.

See you later at the Pool party where a few of us are meeting up at the Pool bar .

 

Edited January 21, 2023 by Deeliteful

[Deeliteful]

[Deeliteful]

Yes it is the last cruise before revamp x

[voyager70]

1 hour ago, Deeliteful said:

You picked the same lunch choices I would have! Looks yummy.

[Tin can]

16 hours ago, Deeliteful said:

Yes it is the last cruise before revamp x

 

If you hear anything about what they may be doing during the refurb and could let us know that would be great.

 

Have a great cruise 😀