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Explorer of the Seas Review

Explorer - Bermuda and Caribbean

Review for Bermuda Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
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walkietalkiegg
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

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Sail Date: Jun 2012
Cabin: Owner's Suite
Traveled with children

This was my 4th cruise and it was fantastic! My previous cruise history includes Celebrity's Century, Carnival's Ecstasy and RCI's Oasis. While definitely a smaller ship than Oasis, I found Explorer to be an awesome vessel with lots of friendly staff. I'd read suggestions that the ship was not in good repair but have to say I saw nothing of the sort. I'll do my best to break down categories and be brief but thorough.

Embarkation: Arrived at Cape Liberty at around 11:30am and being booked in a suite was able to proceed right through check-in. It took about 10 minutes from entry to stepping on the boat, including the short shuttle ride. We immediately went up to the Windjammer where people were just beginning to enter, got lunch and found a seat with no problem.

Room check-in this time was at 1:30pm rather than 1pm that I've come to expect and happened right on time. Our cabin was probably too large for just two (myself and my daughter) but for a nine day cruise, never felt the least bit cramped. We had low sink water pressure in the beginning but that was fixed within 24 hours. Our jacuzzi tub worked well, though it produced a brown substance when used, which we were assured was a normal affect of the use of sea water? Had never encountered that before.

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Owner's Suite

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1298 OS - Lots of space! Great storage including large double closet, tons of kitchen area cabinets, dresser with lots of drawer space, etc. Balcony is fairly small but allows for large window near bed. Perk is a small dining table with two chairs - great for dining in room. Large TV. Never noticed outside noises. Fairly close to elevators. Large hallway outside cabin. Jacuzzi tub and separate shower with regular toilet and bidet. Two sinks and loads of bathroom storage space. Great concierge services.

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