Live on Explorer

[flyerbrp]

Currently pulling into port Curaçao. Yesterday was a fun day In Bonaire. Did the glass bottom boat excursion and then did some shopping. Sea salts were the big attraction. We ate lunch along the harbor At It’s Raining Fish. Fabulous place. They get their fish from the boats right across the street. Certainly will go back on our next island visit. 
Explorer still is delivering a fabulous time. Our dinner service by Devan our waiter has been as best as on any of our previous 23 cruises. Food while not gourmet has been good. The chicken parm last night was delicious. Portions are plentiful. Absolutely no issues ordering multiple dishes from appetizers to desserts. 
We watched the movie Elvis poolside last night. We did not go to the ice show. Saw that last month on the ship. 
Not to be missed is the Disco Party on the Promenade. It was an absolute hoot. The casino continues as a love-hate relationship but I earned enough points to do this again. Casino host is very gracious. I can’t evaluate the Windjammer since we haven’t been there since boarding day lunch. We have been doing room service breakfast on our deck. 
So far so good- a little crowded but we have met some nice people. So as I keep saying a day at sea beats not sailing. PS the weather has been great, sunny and warm but not hot. A sun shower in Curaçao the did not last long. It has been windy so the sea has been choppy and while we can feel some motion it is not uncomfortable. Here’s to a great day in Curaçao. 

Edited March 22, 2023 by flyerbrp
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[flyerbrp]

This is our last day. It is sea day so sun and some casino time is in order. Last night was lobster night and we ordered our lobster and a New York Strip for our usual surf and turf. The service has been impeccable. Absolutely no complaints. We have been eating lunch and dinner in the MDR. Food has been good. I can’t report on the Windjammer as we have not gone there since boarding day. Late night pizza at the 24/7 Cafe Promenade has been good as usual. 
 

The entertainment has been good. The Alley Cats were great and last night Zoe Tyler was phenomenal. What a voice. 

 

Our cabin attendant continues to provide excellent service and leaves us a daily towel animal. 
 

Our excursion in Aruba, the Kuckoo Party Bus was awesome and we spent some beach time and shopping. 
 

Explorer, one of my favorite ships, still needs continued refurbishment and I understand she will get some more attention next year. We just booked her for January 2024. 

[dalsti]

Thanks for the review.  Does this ship have the Playmakers Sports Bar?

[Vera/Lee]

Thanks for the review! We're booked on her in December. I've been thinking about making it a B2B and after your review I'm going to do it. What was hitting in the casino? It's fun when you can win some to play more. We loved the casino on Wonder. I gave back my winnings, but got a lot of points and had fun doing it.

[flyerbrp]

On 4/21/2023 at 3:39 PM, dalsti said:

Thanks for the review.  Does this ship have the Playmakers Sports Bar?

No Playmakers.

[flyerbrp]

On 4/21/2023 at 3:56 PM, Vera/Lee said:

Thanks for the review! We're booked on her in December. I've been thinking about making it a B2B and after your review I'm going to do it. What was hitting in the casino? It's fun when you can win some to play more. We loved the casino on Wonder. I gave back my winnings, but got a lot of points and had fun doing it.

The "clam" machines seemed to be popular and paid well. I hit a nice jackpot on a Buffalo machine. Brought back a nice IRS tax form to remember the voyage. 😉

[Cruise a holic]

On 3/20/2023 at 4:58 PM, poocher said:

We sailed her in a JS in October.  Has anything been done about the filthy glass & rust on the balcony?  I love sitting on my balcony but not on that cruise!

Same on the Adventure of the Seas last May.  Our Jr. suite was horrible- our coffee pot needed a long extension cord as no outlet nearby.  The room was very tattered and rusty.  Needs dry dock asap.