Explorer of the Seas Review
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I booked this cruise on Memorial Day as a quick getaway for our 25th Anniversary. I originally booked an Owner's Suite for our family (husband, myself and 2 daughters), but got a call from Royal Caribbean 4 days before departure asking if we wanted to upgrade to the Royal Suite for a fee. I surprised my family at check-in with this news, and they were absolutely thrilled.
Overall, we had wonderful weather, and a wonderful time, and even booked our next cruise onboard (to Iceland!). I'm grateful that we had such a relaxing, enjoyable vacation.
My review below will focus on some of the most enjoyable highlights, as well as some minor (and not so minor) things that could be improved.
Cabin Review
Royal Suite
Royal Suite -- Beautiful Room, very spacious, lots of storage space, incredible bathroom, amazing huge balcony with hot tub, piano was great when played by my daughter and husband, or when the disks played.
Lights would not turn off at night -- repair did not work. Hot tub tiny bubbles did not work. Very noisy pool deck right above disrupted sleep. Bed not as comfortable as those in Owner's Suites. TV in Living Room had issues.
Doorbell can now be shut off in Owner's Suites, but not in this room. Got one phantom ring at 3 AM.