Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Cruise Reviews for Senior to the Western Caribbean

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"Never saw any staff move chairs for people!Luckily, we were able to reserve our time and table and walked right in every night but the first---TIP: reserve your table for the same time and your wait staff---no waiting this way!..."Read More
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The Great, Good and Not So Good

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

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DelrayCruisers2
First Time Cruiser • Age 70s

We had so much fun on Explorer Feb. 4th -9th sailing. What I enjoyed was the diversity of people on board. I love seeing little ones enjoying. The entertainer we booked to see playing in Schooner's, Perry Grant, could not be there last minute and I was so disappointed. David, who filled in, was a laugh and a half. And we were all surprised when fellow passenger asked to sing along and stole ...
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Sail Date: February 2024


Another Great Experience on RC

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

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VA WaHi
6-10 Cruises • Age 20s

Service We always have excellent service from room stewards, dining room staff, and other crew members on Royal Caribbean. They are friendly and leave a genuine impression that they are trying to give you a great vacation experience. We had only one miscommunication regarding changing our dining time, which they were able to fix without any issue. Some of the crew doesn't speak the very best ...
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Sail Date: January 2023


HORRIBLE EXPERIENCE

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

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MarinaL721
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s

Without going into a lengthy explanation here are the higlights: 1. The food was horrible in every restaurant except Izumi and CHOPS (those cost extra). We had mold and hair in our food on 4 ocassions, cold food, wrong order, someone else's food, food so cold hollandaise sause was solid like an omelet, uneatable food and appetizers brought after dinner to say the least. 2. The ship is ...
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Sail Date: January 2023

Cabin Type: Junior Suite Accessible

Traveled with children


We had the time of our lives

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

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stevea7777
2-5 Cruises • Age 60s

We chose this cruise because it was long enough to relax and was within our budget. We loved it all. The food was better than we expected. The service crew was better than we expected. The ship was better than we expected. We spend more money than expected because the jewelry was great too. We'll do it again soon. We will probably go on a different ship next time just to see what the ...
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Sail Date: December 2022


Strong smell of Cannabis

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

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mandylr
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

After an awful cruise on Oasis of the Seas we were looking forward as a family to go onto Explorer of the Seas. One of the main reasons for choosing this ship was the flowrider and after being promised that it had been fixed prior to our sailing once onboard found out it was still broken.(needed a new pump) The sports team were fantastic and once fixed the following evening kept it open ...
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Sail Date: November 2022


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


An exceptional surprise

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

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Sailer Duane
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Considering the low cost we paid for this sailing I was not sure what to expect. Wow what a truly wonderful week. I enjoyed every moment. It was full Royal Caribbean to the max. The crew were amazing, we walked directly into the MDR no wait. Chops and Giovanni's we're amazing and I was very happy with the MDR and Windjammer. Entertainment was excellent as always. We loved this ship so much we're ...
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Sail Date: September 2022

Cabin Type: Promenade View Interior


Changed Port, Bumped Bonaire to Grand Cayman - No reason mentioned. Everything else was great!

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

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jjmbrfza
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

I choose this cruise because of the destinations the price and the dates. I had an inside cabin for 3 people. I was surprised on how spacious it was which included a sofa. I had the unlimited dinning package and the food of each of the specialty restaurants was great. Embarkation was fast and painless, also leaving the ship on the last date. Notice that I carry my own luggage. There were ...
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Sail Date: August 2022

Traveled with children


Mid-Sized Ship with some Positives...and some Challenges

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

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HighTaxLowTax
6-10 Cruises • Age 60s

Here’s my review of our cruise on Explorer. We sailed from Miami (Terminal G) from July 3-9. Fast facts: • We stayed in an Owner’s Suite (cabin 1292 on Deck 10). • This was our 4th RC cruise: 2 on Symphony, 1 on Brilliance, then this. We went from Platinum to Emerald on this cruise, and will go to Diamond after our planned November cruise on Symphony. • We’re empty-nesters, so no ...
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Sail Date: July 2022

Cabin Type: Owner's Suite


CABINS AND ACTIVITIES

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

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JackieB1965
First Time Cruiser • Age 50s

A/c in the cabinets not working , we could sleep comfortly, we were hot. The also the cooler did not keep our water cold, also under the bed it was clean, they just clean around it. Actvities on the ship were boring, specialty the comedy shows. Pool activities were fun. STAFF ON THE SHIP VERY GOOD The ship it kind of old, and the pools were super small. Our perfect day in coco cay was ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Traveled with children

Traveled with disabled person


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