Having read some extreme negativity about Explorer on here in the recent months I thought I should describe things from a positive light instead...
Our embarkation from Cape Liberty was quick and easy, we arrived at 1pm and were in the Windjammer by 1.40, even with a quick trip to the room to drop stuff off! So what that it isnt pretty, you spend an extremely small percentage of your trip here so who gives a monkeys?
When we boarded the ship we headed for the windjammer and had an explore of the boat, which I will say now, is excellent. She may need the minutist details touching up here and there but nothing that will make a difference to your holiday. The ship is extremely clean and there are always staff, around the clock, working around the boat cleaning and polishing banisters, floors, windows etc etc...