Explorer of the Seas Review-November 21-30, 2008

This is a LONG review! This wasn't a perfect cruise, but it wasn't horrible. These are my opinions and experiences only-good and bad! I'm trying to be objective and if you disagree, that's fine. There were people on this cruise who probably thought it was perfect, but in my opinion it was not. So, if you want to stick around and read, GREAT! If not, that's fine too! We are BACK on this ship in 2 months, so I will be able to see if the bad stuff was a result of dumb luck, holiday cruising or both!

We (mom & I) began our 2nd cruise on Ex a day early on November 20th. Left work a bit early, got home, loaded the car and we set off to our pre-cruise hotel, the EWR Spring Hill Suites by Marriott. On the way, stopped at Jersey Gardens Diner for a late lunch/early dinner. (The diner is ACROSS from Jersey Gardens mall, adjacent to the oft-mentioned Courtyard, Residence Inn and Country Inn on Glimcher Realty Way in Elizabeth/Newark.) Excellent meal, big portions. Desserts were very good, but a smidge on the dry side. No biggie. Read more