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We were last on Explorer in 2007 and they had a large glass case in the 19th hole which consisted of balls landing on wood to make a musical instrument, did that stay there and does anyone know if it survived the refit? Thanks :-)

Yep it's still there. Just outside the adventure ocean area.

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Sorry to mix up questions on forums but....I have been reading some very negative reviews following the refit on Explorer and whilst I usually take with a giant pinch of salt would be interested to hear your views on the comments. Specifically on seating in the bars / public areas? Still looking forward to it (29 June sailing) but a little concerned nevertheless...

 

 

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Most of the negative reviews including mine were due to the ship being rushed back into service. I'd hope that these teething problems had been sorted by now so I wouldn't worry. The seating did seem an issue for many but could have been down to the fact that people changed their dining due to the delays etc and went to the bars? I also think that due to the wind and weather on the 24th April sailing that not many people were outside after 19:00 meaning inside took the weight of more footfall.

Maybe those who have been on Explorer this time around may have a different take on things.

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They had freestyle machines but they were forever breaking down. I did use them as much as possible though and bar staff were happy to fill up my cup when they were broken.

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Always food available, there is ice cream self serve or Ben and jerries for a few. Windjammer will be open once on board .

Johnny Rockets is all you can order really for $5 except milkshakes which are extra

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Drinks package works in MDR as you order drinks except speciality water I believe, windjammer is the same although they have coke machines

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Personally I love dressing up in my tux but generally you should be comfortable up to a point. Saw some people in shorts in the MDR which I wouldn't feel comfortable in wearing.

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And cold, hot tubs were chlorine

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Our little boy 4 doesn't drink fizzy drinks and he coped with the apple/mango/pineapple/water that is free from the windjammer. We just filled up his water bottle in the room, we also purchased some cartons from a supermarket.

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The kids club has water fountain and there is the coca cola machine in Optix if you have the package.

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We have just returned and despite issues we had a great time.

The refit felt rushed and constantly staff/engineers were doing things that probably should have been done in dry dock like painting, cutting and replacing the floors. Our room was deck 6 right at the front, very disappointed with the room as engineering work started most days from 6 waking us and into the night keeping us up.

We found main dining slow and often cold, the windjammer food was always warm and good when with little ones. We ate at Johnny Rockets and Chops and had excellent meals.

The majority of staff were great except a few (in my opinion) from guest services who had maybe had enough and were short and rude.

The tills on the boat must be confusing for staff as I was forever over charged or duplicated including some medicine from the medical centre being charged 13 times??

My little boy got covered in black soot on the first day with his hands lower on the rails than grow ups but after a few days the boat got cleaner.

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It's on your SetSail pass that you can print if you perform online check in.

Thank You!

Where do you have to make this choice? Cruising in April from UK and don't want this to happen?

My wife is starting to worry about our DS on our upcoming explorer trip.

Please help me convince her he/we will have an amazing time.

We're doing Canaries cruise so tips on shore excursions etc would be great fully received!

Thanks!:)

So many points so sorry if it's been answered. We travel In April on Explorer with my 4yo. We want to use the kids club a few times but wondered what kind of stuff they do. How do they notify a parent if your child wants you or gets hurt etc?

With the arcades, do you have to pay for the games?

Thanks again!

We're due to sail on April 24th - I was wondering what the refurbishment entailed, does anyone know? Ta muchly :)

 

 

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We're on this date too and was looking for the same. Trying to find more about our cabin and whether they will be updating them too?

Hi all, we're sailing the end of April on Explorer. I'm hoping it will be after the refit. We will have our 4yo with us. My wife and I have previously done smaller cruises on Monarch and Jewell.

Any tips or advice on the new refit would be greatly received.

We're staying in 6502 large ocean view room so again any pics etc would be great.

Thanks