Journey vs. Explorer

[japy]

We are considering canceling a booking on board the EOS and booking on the Journey. EOS is a 5 day and it just does not seem long enough. I would appreciate opinions especially if you have sailed both.

[sailing sal]

We are cruising to Bermuda 6/23 on Journey. We have taken the 5 days to Bermuda on Explorer 2 years ago. It was way too short.:( You really only have 1 1/2 days and are docked out at King's Wharf at the Royal Naval Dock Yards. Our other 3 trips to Bermuda were 7 days and we spent some time at Hamilton which is more centrally located. Our childen were disappointed to have such a short time in Bermuda after they had experienced a 7 day cruise. I would not go on such a large ship again for only 5 days. I will let you know how we liked Journey when we return!:)

[cruiseyguy]

What the heck is an EOS?

[Anniecan'twait!]

What the heck is an EOS?

EOS is Explorer of the Seas (Royal Carribean)

[yosh12]

We are considering canceling a booking on board the EOS and booking on the Journey. EOS is a 5 day and it just does not seem long enough. I would appreciate opinions especially if you have sailed both.

 

Like comparing night and day. You can't compare them to each other. TOTALLY different ships and experiences. Talk to a travel agent who can fit you to the best one for you.

[LMKohler]

There is no comparsion to be made:)

[Sky Sweet]

We are considering canceling a booking on board the EOS and booking on the Journey. EOS is a 5 day and it just does not seem long enough. I would appreciate opinions especially if you have sailed both.

 

They are very different ships and experiences. Explorer of the Seas is a large mainstream ship geared toward families. Journey is a small upscale ship. Even though Journey is more upscale, if you are traveling with children you are probably better off with Explorer of the Seas.

[MaryJean56]

They sure are like night and day! We were on the EOS last September and the ship is a monster in comparison to the Journey which we just recently sailed. The 5 day cruise to Bermuda on EOS was just a tease and we had been to Bermuda 3 times before. We like docking in Hamilton and St Georges, but the Journey isn't the only game in town. I'm with others who have recommended seeing a travel agent or doing a lot more research into all the cruise ships before booking.

[Susan-M]

Here's a link to a recent CC article comparing Bermuda cruises, which might be helpful. After doing a 7-day cruise there, I think anything shorter would be a disappointment.

http://www.cruisecritic.com/ports/article.cfm?ID=131

[japy]

Thank you all for your input I really appreciate it.

 

Susan-M this was very helpful...

[RosiePosie1013]

We sailed on the Explorer of the Seas in March 2007. It was our 18th cruise - 7th on Royal Caribbean - and worst cruise experience. In addition to being toooo big, service was lacking, had a nasty maitr'd who was very difficult when we questioned not being seated with friends for dinner, even though we put in the request 5 months before sailing. Ended up at 4 different dinner tables during the cruise. Our aft cabin had 50 feet of deck beyond it, so paying extra for a jr. suite/balcony cabin was a waste since we were too far back to enjoy any sort of "water view." Ended up never using the balcony. They were out of at least a dozen wines that were on their wine list. Service was lacking. Had always had good experience with RCCL, but not on Explorer. Have sailed on Celebrity 8 times so far. They are our favorite - truly several notches above RCCL as far as food & service go. Booked on Journey 8/07. Hoping the Journey will live up to their expectations once all the kinks are ironed out.

[Lakeshorer]

Well decided to book Journey for Oct. 6th.