Explorer of the Seas Review
Explorer of the Seas is a well run ship BUT
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Explorer of the Seas is a well run ship. The public rooms are nice. The entertainment is mostly pleasant. We met several nice people on the cruise.
However, the staterooms need serious refurbishing. Our suite #1314 was large and comfortable BUT the bathroom stank to high heaven. There was a sewage odor coming from the drains in the sinks and bathtub. We were told that the ship's engineers were working on the problem. By the end of the trip it did not improve. :( (Fancy toiletries and bathrobes don't make it go away) That was a big downer for a first time cruising couple like us. The balcony wasn't big but it was nice. It's a beautiful place to look out over the sea and stars. (Always get a outside balcony, if possible)
Our room attendant was attentive to our needs and very personable. He was always willing to chat and ask about our time on the ship. Our room was always neat and straightened up. The ice bucket was always full. I love the towel animals. We were surprised by the big flat screen TV with a DVD player.
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Owner's Suite
Cabin #1314 is spacious with lots of closet space but not so much drawer space. It has hardly any electric outlets for recharging ipods, cameras etc. The bathroom is large BUT it stank badly because of the drains. The view from the balcony is beautiful. The bed is very comfortable. Very quiet cabin.