My partner and I (39 and 41) had a great time.
We arrived in Bayonne at 12.30. It took us 45 mn to get on board. We carry our suitcase so we can have them in our cabin straight away. We headed for the Windjammer for lunch. It was cold so we stayed mainly inside. After the Freedom of the seas ( our previous cruise) , the Explorer was not as exciting.
DINING: we ate at the dining room in the evening. The food was quite good. Some evening the selection was not great.