Hello. Just got from 5 nights out of Bayonne to Bermuda. I just want to say how uninformative most reviewers are. So I decided to post a good review to give you tips and insights as I hoped but did not find in the reviews I read. I will start with the ship and cruise and end with the port issues.

SHIP

The Explorer is a really nice ship. It is our (wife and I) favorite of the 3 Carnival, 1 RC and 1 Princess that we were on. Just the right balance of elegance and taste. Not over done and garish like other themed lines. The art work and design and decor touches throughout the ship are tasteful and impressive. The size is perfect as it is not overwhelming nor too small. You can easily walk the length of the ship and not be exhausted. You are not as harassed for photos like all other cruise lines and some nights no photos are taken. You generally get seats by the pool and at the shows without too much problem. First row pools side lounges are taken by 7AM though. You only need one dress outfit and casual all other times. Read more