Explorer of the Seas Review

Great staff, poor entertainment, and what's that smell??

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6-10 Cruises • Age 20s

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Sail Date: Oct 2011
Cabin: Superior Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony

This was our eighth cruise from our 5th port, our first time out of Bayonne, NJ. Bayonne is convenient for us living in NJ, but getting there is a little confusing. The directions on the RCCL website are not up to date; the name of the street leading to the port has changed, but the directions haven't, so be forewarned. Once at the port, signage leaves a lot to be desired, so watch for other cars who hopefully know where they're going. After unloading our luggage we parked our car ($19 per day) and checked in, which went fairly quickly. A shuttle bus took us to the gangplank, and we were aboard.

Compared to other RCCL ships we've sailed, this is large. Deck layouts are a little confusing, as the ice rink in the middle of Deck 3 ("Studio B") cuts that deck in half; you can't access the bow from the stern, and vice-versa. This also forces you to walk through the smoky casino more often than you'd like. This is a minor inconvenience.

After meeting friends along the Promenade we found our stateroom and our attendant, Mona Lisa. She was super nice and very accommodating. Our stateroom was kept perfectly and ML was always cheerful and happy to see us.

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Superior Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony

Cabin D2

Plenty of storage, near elevator, behind hump, never heard a sound from outside the room

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