Eastern Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Eastern Caribbean Cruise Reviews

4.5 / 5.0
2,038 reviews
Photo Credit: deansgmiller
Photo Credit: deansgmiller
Photo Credit: deansgmiller
Photo Credit: deansgmiller
See all photos
Cruiser Rating
4.1
Very Good
513 reviews
Ratings by category
Cabins
Dining
Entertainment

Filters

1-10 of 30 Eastern Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Eastern Caribbean Cruise Reviews


RCCL cruise quality slipping ... VOOM is garbage

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

User Avatar
avid_cruiser7
6-10 Cruises • Age 30s

Explorer of the Seas 17 April 2022 sailing. Masks were optional ... YEAH ! This was our 8th cruise on RCCL. SJU-St. Maarten- Sea Day-Aruba-Curacao-Bonaire-Sea Day-SJU. My initial impression is that RCCL - Explorer of the Seas is saving money in the wrong places. RCCL post-COVID is not equal to RCCL pre-COVID. Staff seemed over-worked and stressed and the boat was only 75% full. Food in ...
Read More

Sail Date: April 2022

Cabin Type: Junior Suite Accessible


Not the RC I knew

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

User Avatar
cgrigs
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

price change. Customer Service could not tell me what the price change was, I was to call my travel agent. We spent over 90 minutes with Customer Service to no conclusion with the exception they would try to get us a forward cabin after we set sail. I then called Costco and spent 90 minutes with them while they were discussing my issue with their Royal Caribbean contacts. Just to note that Costco ...
Read More

Sail Date: November 2021


First time cruise and last time with RCI

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

User Avatar
grayruan
First Time Cruiser • Age 60s

I saw this cruise on TV Cruise 1st channel and booked for the transatlantic voyage to the Caribbean. The fact that it was due to visit Islands that I had previously been to in my teens when I was a young seafarer sailing on cargo ships, before everything went in containers, it was to be a nostalgic voyage as well as my first cruise. Needless to say myself and travel partner arrived at ...
Read More

Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


A real eye opener as to how Royal Caribbean views its UK customers

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

User Avatar
gettinold
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

This review isn't so much about the ship. More about the way Royal Caribbean went about showing how little they care about their British customers. We found out a few days before leaving that this trip was going to be cut short by 3 days, supposedly because of bad weather. A strange excuse because when you book a cruise, you are told that these ships are so large that they can handle any ...
Read More

Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Interior


Please read if you would like to know the truth

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

User Avatar
ljpinko
First Time Cruiser • Age 30s

I don't even know where to begin with this review. First let me say that I have travelled with Royal Caribbean three times now with my first two times being outstanding, breath taking experiences that led to my loyalty in booking with you for a third time. This third time comparatively, however, was horrendous. Not only did the boat seem old and out of date, it was also un-clean and the staff ...
Read More

Sail Date: March 2015

Cabin Type: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony


Terrible Service From Royal Caribbean

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

User Avatar
cruiser863
2-5 Cruises • Age 30s

My review sounds exactly like the previous one posted by ljpinko. We selected Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas based on the many good reviews and recommendations we received. This was the 1st cruise for 2 people in my party and we had planned on this vacation for over 9 months. From embarkation it was clear that our cruise was not going to be anything like the reviews we read. We felt that we ...
Read More

Sail Date: March 2015

Cabin Type: Junior Suite


Old Crappy Mold Infested Ship

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

User Avatar
MermaidDreams
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

I must say this is our first time traveling with Royal Caribbean,, previously we sailed 3 times on Carnival with NO problems, beautiful cruises. Upon arrival on this more expensive cruise with Royal Caribbean, there was somebody's lip balm in on the shelf. and in the closet was somebody's USED anti diarrhea, upset stomach, and laxative medication. There was a broken light fixture and the rooms ...
Read More

Sail Date: January 2015

Cabin Type: Oceanview Stateroom


Shame on RC: Very Disappointed

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

User Avatar
Davidsr66
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

As an avid family cruiser, this being number 10 our family had high expectations as this was our first Royal Caribbean cruise and New Years cruise. First let me say that the weather and the intinerary were great and as the Captain said, "with weather like this, it makes everyone want to be a sailor". Could not have planned the weather any better. With that being said, this will be my last Royal ...
Read More

Sail Date: December 2014

Cabin Type: Junior Suite

Traveled with children


Bad, bad, bad; save your money!

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

User Avatar
dmoon004
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

This cruise was a disaster from day one. Shows are well below the standards set on out previous cruises on Monarch, Enchantment, or Freedom. The shows were on the level of a high school talent show...actually worse. The midnight buffet consisted of seafood spread finger sandwiches? The dining room service and food on this ship was appalling. We sent back 5 steaks on this cruise. The cruise ...
Read More

Sail Date: December 2014

Cabin Type: Promenade Stateroom


Well below RCL standards

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

User Avatar
ftballref
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

From the very beginning this cruise had big problems. Embakation was delayed over 3 hours, people standing in the hot sun, no explanation, no water...a few passed out (rumor was that the delay was caused by the ship losing a lifeboat when hit by a rogue wave earlier). Once on board, no information was put out by the ship. The Captain did mention the delay during the lifeboat drill but because of ...
Read More

Sail Date: November 2014

Cabin Type: Oceanview Stateroom


Find an Explorer of the Seas Cruise from $257

Any Month
Eastern Caribbean Cruise Reviews for Other Royal Caribbean Ships
Grandeur of the Seas Eastern Caribbean Cruise Reviews
Grandeur of the Seas Eastern Caribbean Cruise Reviews

Get special cruise deals, expert advice, insider tips and more.By proceeding, you agree to our Privacy Policy and Terms of Use.

© 1995—2024, The Independent Traveler, Inc.