Bahamas Explorer of the Seas Bahamas Cruise Reviews

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Average cruise with a very average service

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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dameofspace
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

This was a last minute planned cruise to celebrate a special occasion. We cruised 10 times with RCI since 2006, the last 3 times we cruised in 2017, 2019, 2021 we though that it would be the last cruise with Royal, we are of the same opinion after this cruise. Because it was a last minute and a holiday cruise, all our preferred cruise lines were sold out, so we booked Explorer. It was a very ...
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Sail Date: November 2022

Cabin Type: Spacious Ocean View Balcony


Don’t trust what they tell you on a phone call.

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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Cancer cruiser
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

A friend booked on this cruise, so we decided to book a cruise along with them. This was our first cruise, we were told to check the final cost before the cruise. Some times you can get a refund if the cruise becomes cheaper. We spoke with someone on the phone, which took 45 min to get through and get a $180 on board credit. We assumed it was taken care of. After all, it took 45 minutes to to get ...
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Sail Date: May 2022

Traveled with disabled person


Not what we expected from Grand suite on a Royal Caribbean cruise.

Review for a Caribbean - Western Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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LATTELOVE
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This was a birthday cruise celebration for both my husband and I, We choose to do the RoyalUP and upgraded to a grand suite. Very disappointed with the lack of not having the usual greeting at the port or the nice welcoming extras in the cabin for suite guest. As we were expecting it since we paid extra for a suite. We have done close to 40 cruises over the years, mainly with Royal ...
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Sail Date: April 2022


Much less than expected

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Duwayne
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We sailed this route and Line because of proximity and price. Driving to and from the port is always a plus. Boarding wasn't too bad but they make you wait for buses to take you from the terminal to the ship and the wait can be long. The cabin was dirty as they hadn't been able to vacuum since they ship had the terrible Norovirus outbreak about 2 weeks before. They did start vacuuming again about ...
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Sail Date: February 2014


Wow -- I spent how much on this cruise?

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derekphelps
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

Overall, this was a terrible cruising experience. We have been on at least seven cruises with various cruise lines including Cunard, Carnival, Disney and one previous cruise with RCCL. After this experience, we are very unlikely to ever cruise on Royal Caribbean again. Some examples of what we experienced, in no particular order: • The experience of getting on and off the ship was awful, ...
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Sail Date: February 2014


Food was horrible!

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Fisherwoman
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We arrived at the port of Bayonne, NJ about 11:00. Our luggage was immediately taken and we were directed to the "suite" check-in., This is the first time we've had a junior suite and I was really looking forward to having the extra space. The port facility was damaged during Hurricane Sandy. The foundation and walls were fine because it is brick and cement but everything inside, gyproc walls and ...
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Sail Date: January 2013

Cabin Type: Junior Suite


New Years Eve Cruise - VERY Disappointed

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DUNKINDONUT
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

We agree with many of the previous comments. As a New Years Cruise and considering the 'known' weather conditions when operating from New York at this time of year, in our opinion... Jimmy the Cruise Director failed to plan suitable activities for his guests. Check-in at Cape Liberty - Very RUDE Staff Problems with the Cabin door locks - Many guests had the same issue on Day 1 and could not ...
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Sail Date: December 2011

Cabin Type: Oceanview Stateroom

Traveled with children


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