Explorer of the Seas Review: November 19th through November 26th. A Western Caribbean Cruise with Ports of Call including: Belize City, Belize Costa Maya, Mexico Cozumel, Mexico Georgetown, Grand Cayman.

Departure From Miami:---Check-in---- Our Explorer of the Seas Cruise started in Miami. We arrived at 11:45, dropped of our luggage, and went to park the car. Parking was a little busier than normal because of the Freedom of the Seas being present during this cruise. Other ships in Port included a Norwegian Ship, and two other Carnival Ships. Weather was perfect for cruising. Check-in was so simple and was a delight. We were onboard promptly at 1:00 pm and were able to check out our cabin.

Our Cabin: We had a Junior Suite, 9584, on Deck 9. Our Cabin Steward, Phillip from Trinidad and Tobago, was an expert. The best cabin service I have had in all of my 13 cruises. Animals included Stingrays, Elephants, Monkeys, Rabbits, and Dogs. Just Amazing. He also made sure that the bathroom and the room was clean at all times and was very careful in making sure that he met us as soon as we came to our cabin. He asked what were our preferences for the Mini-Bar and were there any extra services he could do for us. Just Great! The Cabin itself was perfect for three people for a 7 Night Cruise. This was a Junior Suite, and included a large walk-in Closet with shelves and storage. The Closet also acted as a dressing room for some more privacy. The Bathroom was small, but spacious. There was a full size bathtub with shampoo, and sink with storage and mirrors, and designs with tiles and light designs. The Room to the right had twin desks and storage units, with the safe and refrigerator being in the cabinet closest to the Balcony. The desks each had chairs, mirrors, more storage than you could imagine, a TV, and there was full height storage unit closest to the closet with additional shelves for clothes. The new bedding was installed and it is JUST INCREDIBLE. To the side was a full sofa with bed, a coffee table, and two Captains Chairs; very comfortable. The best part of the Junior Suite is the Balcony. Including two chairs, a small table, and a ergonomically chair, the Balcony is very spacious and PRIVATE. Your privacy is in secret when you stay in this room because to the Right is solid steel wall, and to the left is a full length privacy protector&..just great. **Junior Suite Secrets: No Concierge Service. New Bedding and linens did apply to Sofa bed in this cabin. Read more