USA Explorer of the Seas USA Cruise Reviews

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Extremely disappointed

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

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jessy0280
6-10 Cruises • Age 40s

I traveled with my family(husband, 3 kids, sister, nephew and mother) we were in 3 different cabins and they could not accommodate us to be closer together, we were all in completely opposite sides of the ship. I was surprised to find out everything was additional (restaurants, coffee, drinks child sitting). Overall disappointed and surprised at the lack of entertainments. Needless to say the 4 ...
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Sail Date: March 2023

Traveled with children


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


Used to think RCL was top notch

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

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jessjax11
10+ Cruises • Age 50s

Just returned from an 8 day cruise to the ABC Islands onboard Explorer of the Seas. We are avid cruisers and cruised on this ship in 2004 and Navigator in 2005. More recently we discovered NCL and have been cruising with them the past five or six years. Don't think we will be going back to RCL any time soon. The good: Our room was FANTASTIC we were in a Spacious Panoramic Room on the ...
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Sail Date: October 2022

Cabin Type: Spacious Panoramic Ocean View

Traveled with children


Cruise Experience Needs a Tune -Up: Rating C-

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

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vikkitennis
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

The cruise: I am giving the Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Experience a C-. This is why: The food was basic and unflavorable. I don’t think that is a word, but they need to adjust seasonings and flavorings. The deserts offered in the Windjammer where the buffet is served, all tasted the same: sponge cake with shipped filling; small cups of whipped toping and a fruit topping, cookies were ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


Changed Port w/o rhyme or reason. Bumped Bonaire to Grand Cayman.

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

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otto@profit-on-hold.com
10+ Cruises • Age 60s

I chose RC for the destination ports. I like Scuba Diving and wanted to go to Bonaire to dive. RC changed the port without any reason. I lost the deposit on my diving excursion I made on my own since RC diving excursion were booked. The AC in the room was hot. Reported it however tech did not fix it. I purchase the drink package however the quality of the drinks were substandard and very little ...
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Sail Date: June 2022

Cabin Type: Ocean View


It’s Not Worth It!

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

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LiveWithNoName
6-10 Cruises • Age 30s

This was my first royal carribean cruise and the worst cruise I’ve ever had. The rooms are run down. The showers are tiny little cylinders. Many amenities were broken. Leaks in the hallways. It was always slightly dirty. The food is barely edible. No seasoning, watered down, and the only desserts that were NOT sugar free with in the restaurants or the broken ice cream machine. And the speciality ...
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Sail Date: May 2022


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


Poorest Cruise Ever

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

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MemaaBrown
10+ Cruises • Age 70s

My cruise on Explorer of the Seas on April 30, 2022 was without a doubt the worst cruise experience I have ever endured, and I have been cruising for over 30 years and I have never experienced anything quite like it. The lack of staff and poor training of the existing staff was very apparent. I was not listed for Early Dining at 5:30 as I requested and was granted during the booking ...
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Sail Date: April 2022


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


First time cruise and last time with RCI

Review for a Transatlantic Cruise on Explorer of the Seas

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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 ...
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Sail Date: November 2019

Cabin Type: Ocean View Balcony


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