My wife and I booked this cruise on the Explorer of the Seas because we had a pleasant experience on the ship during a five day Bermuda cruise in June 2007. This was our 48th cruise and 11th on Royal Caribbean.
We drove from our home in Arlington, Virginia, and parked in the Port Liberty Central Parking Facility - we thought last time that $15 a day was exorbitant for open parking in a lot with sporadic shuttle service - the fee is now $16 per day. The cruise terminal boarding was a disaster. We joined a long line outside the building and stood in the rain for about ten minutes before we got to a covered area. There was a lack of supervision that caused a long check-in and led to general confusion.
As before, we were very pleased with the Junior Suite. Plenty of space with a large walk-in closet.