Europe Explorer of the Seas Europe Cruise Reviews

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Not wheelchair accessible or handicap friendly
"It took us THREE hours to get off the boat even with the key pass.We ate at Chops once due to our key pass and found it much better than the mainline...."Read More
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6-10 Cruises

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Not wheelchair accessible or handicap friendly

Review for a Europe - Eastern Mediterranean Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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thomas_ohana
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

We have very few fixed weeks of vacation each year, and this was one of them. Took my 89 year old dad and handicapped nephew, hoping to find some interesting ports and ship entertainment and quality family time. The ship has NOT been renovated. Furnishings, both soft and hard goods, are old and worn. The Hallways smell strongly of must, mold and mildew. Rooms were better, however when moving ...
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Sail Date: August 2023

Traveled with children

Traveled with disabled person


Disorganised 3-day cancelation and reservation

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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kikaan
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We chose this cruise because of transatlantic Miami destination with four stops in Caribbean islands. One week before departure we were informed that the cruise would depart 3 days later than planned because of storm weather at its position then. Three of the island stops were thus canceled. We had the opportunity to cancel and be reimbursed of change our travel plans to Southampton from Barcelona ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Junior Suite Accessible


Lacks that luxury feel

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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Mrs Haggar
2-5 Cruises • Age 50s

This ship is disappointing. The room 2640 is on top of the engine room and is very noisy. The decor is tired and dated. The staff and food are excellent but it feels budget in comparison with celebrity and P & O. For example, there are no nice complimentary toiletries - just some body wash in a locked container in the shower. There are no little towel animals or chocolates on the pillow, nor is ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View


Hit & Miss

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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Findus Stander
10+ Cruises • Age 40s

Cabins need a refurb. Public areas ok. Entertainment was hit and miss. Ventriloquist was excellent a really funny show. Take that experience were good. Not sure about the headliners, didn't enjoy any of their shows. Drinks prices high. Charged for shuttle buses we waited for over an hour for one and in the end paid for a taxi back to the ship, other cruise lines provide these free of charge. ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View

Traveled with children


Expected Better

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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Cruiser Rick1
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise for the D Day Beaches and the American Cemetery at Normandy. We booked a fairly expensive all day excursion in Le Havre. I was shocked to receive an email about a month before sailing, that due to ship speed limits, we would not arrive a Le Havre at 10:30 am as scheduled but at 12:30 pm. The excursion was cancelled and we did receive a full refund. I booked a different ...
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Sail Date: October 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


First time Diamond

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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upwarduk
10+ Cruises • Age 80s

We sailed from Southampton and because we are Elite status on Celebrity, we are Diamond on Royal. This meant that we had priority boarding. We were soon on the ship, but had to go to the Windjammer for lunch as our room was not yet ready. I missed the welcome drink that we are given on embarkation by Celebrity. The room was ready just after 1.15. We were in 7314, which was starboard side. I ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


Disappointing Cruise

Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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Guylyn
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

We have cruised 3 times with Royal Caribbean and decided we shall not ever travel again in their ships. Grubby worn and extremely lacking of any luxury fixtures or fittings. The chairs in the Stsr Lounge were extremely worn torn and shabby and some of the rest rooms left a lot to be desired..,. Broken door handles and fixtures missing....if you miss dinner and attempt to eat in the Winjammer it ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


Overrated cruise line with a ship showing its age

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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cruisewhippersnapper
6-10 Cruises • Age 50s

We chose this cruise because it was cheaper than Disney and had basically the same itinerary. I had never been on Royal Caribbean before but I had been told that they were a little below Disney but above Princess, Norwegian and Costa. Embarkation process-Very smooth and fast. Best ever. Cabin- Was quiet and traditional with normal restroom set up(no thanks Norwegian Epic). However the shower ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Interior

Traveled with children


Tired, trying to be a party shop

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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fraser
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

Booked this cruise to celebrate our 50th wedding anniversary. The Baltic was chosen and Royal Caribbean as we were in Tallin on the day, a fab place we have visited before. The cruise to the Baltic was pleasant with reasonable weather, no rain!!!. However sun tans would have been missing unless you were an addict who went to the sunbeds when the sun was out. All ports were easy to access ...
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Sail Date: August 2019


After cruise customer service, appalling

Review for a Baltic Sea Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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wiona
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise as it was sailing to a number of tick box locations. The embarkation process was amongst the easiest of all, after 8 previous cruises, we are big fans of cruise embarkation, this was excellent. We made our way to our cabin 7204 - Ocean view, very clean and as we took our own phone chargers it didn’t matter that the only part of the cabin that didn’t work was the hub socket. ...
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Sail Date: August 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View


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