Explorer of the Seas Bermuda June 25-30, 2006 & Comparisons of Royal Caribbean and Princess
We just returned from an excellent cruise on the Explorer of the Seas to Bermuda. This will not be a true review, but I will include impressions and tips for future cruisers on the Explorer out of Bayonne. I will also make comparisons to Princess, since questions about how the two lines are similar/different seem to come up quite frequently. After sailing on the Grand in March and the Explorer in June, I feel that the two lines are more similar than different, with each doing some things better than the other. I would happily sail on either cruise line! They both have their strong points, and both are far better than being at work!
We were a group of eleven family members -- 7 adults and 4 children. In order to accommodate all of us getting to the pier, we hired a mini-bus through Empire International. They provided excellent service and were very prompt on both ends of the trip. We arrived at Cape Liberty about 11:00, and were able to find a porter to take our luggage immediately.