Explorer of the Seas Review
4.5 / 5.0
Nice Trip on the Explorer
Thoie
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s
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Sail Date: Oct 2015
Cabin: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Boarding in Southampton was smooth, and cabins opened shortly after 1pm. Didn't see my cabin attendant until the 3rd day, which was unusual.
Due to having too much fun, I missed out on all the shows, but others spoke highly of the ice show in particular.
Dining service was a little hit and miss at times, but the food was of good quality with plenty of choice. I tried the "Chops fillet steak" in the dining room one night and wasn't very impressed. The steak was slightly overcooked (probably from heat lamps?) so you might want to order 1 step rarer than you usually do. I'd heard so many good things about the Chops' steaks, I was a bit disappointed. The flavour of the steak was not as good as you get from supermarkets in Ireland, though it looked like a nice piece of meat. Similarly I wasn't very impressed with Sabor on a previous sailing, so I think the meat is more like what Americans are used to.
Cabin Review
Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Cabin E1
Due to being the last cabin on the hump, there is no view directly forward, but you can see all the way back easily. Bathroom was on the left when you entered the cabin, and bed was near the balcony.
Two seater sofa, but no coffee table. Wardrobe had shelves and hanging space. Bathroom has a single side cabinet to keep toiletries, as well as the shelf under the sink. Shower doors were in place rather than curtains.
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