I sailed on the Explorer of the Seas out of Bayonne, New Jersey on January 6, 2012. Let me start of by saying that if you are leaving on a particularly cold day to dress warm because you will be waiting outside on a line. However, the day I left the line did go fast. My boyfriend and I arrived around 11 o' clock and we were on the ship at 12! Check in went very fast and we were exploring our cruise ship in no time.
Our stateroom was a balcony cabin (8228). Our stateroom attendent was fabulous! Everytime we left the room, he tidied it! He was fantasic. Our stateroom was the perfect size! Our balcony cabin was beautiful.
I will say that my boyfriend and I are both in our early twenties, so we were both a little nervous that there werent going to be enough activites for us to do. However, this was quite the contrary. We did bingo, we went to shows, we went to the casino, we did mini golf, etc. There was always something to do.
8228.Our room was somewhat small, but this is a cabin, not a hotel room! It was perfect for the two of us. Our stateroom attendent was amazing! Our room was always cleaned whenever we stepped out. There was really no where to put your luggage being that you do use all of the closet and drawers if you are a heavy packer like myself. There is a refrigerator. The balcony was amazing! Beautiful for when you arrive and leave the ports of call! The bathroom was tiny, but again it's not a hotel room.Overall, you are on a cruise you are not supposed to be in your room!