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 ...
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 ...
We chose this cruise for the itinerary; we'd never been to ports of call.
The staff was friendly and attentive, always ready to help. Our Main Dining Room staff was excellent, from the Head Waiter to our personal waitstaff.
Most of the musical entertainment was very good. The comedians were just okay...maybe it's because we missed some things since we're not British (the accent, ...
Be careful when going into ports with Royal Caribbean they try and charge you for shuttle service. Ours was $9 per person to go to the edge of city centre. When we got off the ship, the local taxis charge 2.50 euros. The bar prices are also so high and sometimes the packages are not worth it. Also Do you research on the ports before you go. 3 of our ports were rubbish, nothing to do and just a ...
No problem with the ship, cabin spacious and clean, food was very good. We had the premium drinks package but initially felt as though staff reluctant to serve your drinks particularly in the dining room but this was remedied over the cruise although shiraz was not included in a premium package but staff keen to sell you a bottle!. Dining room table allocated was poorly situated resulting in ...
Love Royal Carribean and have travelled with them a couple of times. We travelled with 2 other couples who have never cruised before. Arrival at port and onto boat was very quick. As soon as we got on the ship our friends were amazed.
We had a full drinks package and all premium drinks and cocktails included and we definately made rhe most of it.
Food was unbelievable as always and thought ...
I joined this cruise in Barcelona and spent the night before embarkation at the Barcelona Airport Hotel. Excellent value for money with breakfast, transfers from the airport and to the port included. Nice room and good restaurant.
Now for the cruise, my first ever with Royal Caribbean and possibly my last.
Explorer of the Seas is a lovely ship, but unless you are into outdoor activities, ...
first the good: ship was clean ,
staff usually smiling and attentive,
production shows very good.
coffee/tea/hot cocoa available on 5th floor atrium
captain generally available around ship
so...what's the beef ?
the not-so-good:no commentary on decks--even thru suez canal !!!
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Was somewhat disappointed with this first cruise with RCI. However there were good points. I loved the ship and the cabin looking out onto the promenade was excellent. Staff were fabulous especially the stateroom attendant Jose. Boarding and disembarking were excellent. The itinerary was also good.
However one of m my joys of previous cruises has been the food which has always been fantastic. ...
Our cruise out of Southampton was below my expectations. Fortunately, the Canary Islands, Madeira and Azores balanced out a somewhat lackluster Vigo, Spain and Bilbao, Spain. The problem was not the ports however but rather the Explorer itself.
It was overcrowded with nary a seat to be had during evening hours at any of the lounges. And, because there was such an overcrowding, the Schooner was ...