Cjonthesea

On 6/23/2010 at 10:16 PM, Kokomo91165 said:

Ship - Explorer of the Seas

Deck - 12

Stateroom # - 1858

Stateroom Category – Panoramic Ocean View

Starboard or Port Side - Port bow

 

Quiet Stateroom? - Zero noise from PASSAGE (except slamming of cabin doors by guests who don't hold the handle while closing; please do this!).

Some thumping noises from fitness center BELOW were easy to ignore. This side is away from the fitness studio where loud music may be played for group workouts.

Deck chairs that could make scraping noises are on the deck ABOVE, but it is hardly used due to wind.

 

ALERT: Under some sea conditions, there was a continuous, rhythmic shudder every two or three seconds. Rather awful most of the time. Cabin attendant says Deck 12 has a couple cabins with this. Note: they were all added in a refurbishing session. 

 

Was stateroom a connecting stateroom? - no

 

(non-balcony) View - – Great view through huge sloping windows. Not directly down as it's one deck above the walkway that leads to bridge viewing area. You can just see the flagstaff at the very pointy part of the bow.

Balcony Size? Normal or oversized for class? - n/a

Was wind a problem? - n/a

 

If an aft cabin, was soot a problem? - n/a

 

Any specific problems with this cabin? - structural noise described above.

 

Any other comments? - slightly larger than balcony cabins on Deck 9. About four feet deeper. Bed faces aft (looking out window while lying down).  Walk out a hatch directly onto jogging track area above pool deck. Or take nearby forward elevators to everything except Studio B and Medical Center.

I'll be in a Panoramic OV on Deck 12 dep 4/28 for Barcelona and will report back at some point.

My guess is the thudding of equipment will be noticeable, but not nearly as bad if it was overhead.  There is a chance of deck chair scraping noises from the sun deck above.  And of course, the various screaming from the beauty and health treatments in the adjacent Vitality Spa.

🙂

2 hours ago, Shand9219 said:

Did you ever sail and find out which side it actually is on Odyssey? My room looks to be right above it (6246)

Hey there!  No I won't be aboard Odyssey until November

21 hours ago, neverbeenhere said:

 

Excellent link!  Thank you!

21 hours ago, neverbeenhere said:

Aysy Sadrislamova as of 11-25-23 #1169

 

Perhaps?

Yes, I'm told she is the person. Thank you!

2 minutes ago, Ashland said:

Just got off Explorer on Sunday but can't remember her name....but she was young and getting married in May to one of the senior staff (bridge) crew. She goes to the peek a boo window and waves at him when he's on duty.

Thank you for your input.

Cheers!

6 hours ago, smokeybandit said:

Cruise directors aren't meant to be directly contacted by passengers.

Perhaps I have potential business that is outside the usual category.

24 minutes ago, cruisinfanatic said:

No way on earth you need to contact a cruise director

As I did not offer a reason, I reject this comment and choose to not take it personally.

Have a nice day.

Ahoy!

I want to email the cruise director of Explorer of the Seas in advance of April 28th transatlantic sailing.

Contact info would be appreciated.

23 hours ago, Iamthesea said:

  I like to use THIS site for weather info on each day of our cruise.

That site also lists the other ships in embarkation port--a good feature!

17 hours ago, Cjonthesea said:

 

Great website. The 14 day forecasts are handy. Well laid out.

Create a free account, and list your various ports by using the  PERSONAL WORLD CLOCK FEATURE for easy access.

 

Time and date info, too! 🙂 

3 hours ago, JDincalif said:

Here's another site that has current and historic temperature data along with lots of other info

https://www.timeanddate.com/weather/

Great website. The 14 day forecasts are handy. Well laid out.

Create a free account, and list your various ports for easy access.

Time and date info, too! 🙂 

If traveling Solo in a cabin where two small beds are combined to make something queen size, can I request entirely removing one of the small ones?

I would guess a lack of storage for housekeeping would nix this idea...

but it would really help create some space in smaller interior and OV rooms.

cheers

I'd like to know where on the Explorer of the Seas a grand piano can be found.

Other than backstage in main theater--this is regarding regular public areas.

The question also pertains to other Voyager class Adventure--Mariner--Navigator--Voyager of the Seas.

Thanks!

On 2/5/2024 at 7:41 PM, sasset said:

Is it still not available on transatlantic arrivals?

That's a great question, but my guess is no due to Customs requirements. 

Or...(based on reading a RCL .pdf from some time ago)...you would claim your luggage shoreside in the usual way, do the declaration, then leave it nearby with the vendor who takes it to the airline for you.

Anyone able to confirm?

3 hours ago, CruisingTheWaves said:

 

Did they tell you what the cutoff is? 

I suggest contacting them via their website  https://bagsvip.com

That's the company that does the contracted work at the airports.

Of course, the cruise line may have different ideas...

This was via Fort Lauderdale, right? 

And longer than four nights?

Thanks

On 1/5/2024 at 7:56 AM, Cjonthesea said:

 

 

While this pic (much appreciated) shows a 6pm cut off time for SWA, I contacted Bags, Inc. and was told that has been changed.  My 7pm flight out of FLL in Jan 2024 is eligible for Luggage Valet. 

 

Also, read a tip worth repeating: take a print copy of your airline reservation for signing up on board.

Follow up: Luggage Valet was NOT available on this cruise (Silhouette 1/25/24 FLL-Key West-Nassau). Customer Service explained that was because it was only a Four Night Cruise.

On 1/13/2024 at 6:59 PM, harryfat1 said:

I will show you the "secret entrance" to 270 from the Aft deck 6 cabins when we get there on the report.  Saves you time and walking.

Ha! While looking at deck plans I suspected such a thing! Thanks for confirming!

On 1/27/2009 at 5:21 PM, elena7seas said:

 

Disregard

1 minute ago, DingoMom said:

@Cjonthesea - which ship? Thanks in advance!

I'll be on Silhouette. I inquired about general availability, not a specific ship.

On 3/31/2023 at 12:34 PM, SingBill said:

At least for our 3/27/2023 sailing on Celebrity Equinox

While this pic (much appreciated) shows a 6pm cut off time for SWA, I contacted Bags, Inc. and was told that has been changed.  My 7pm flight out of FLL in Jan 2024 is eligible for Luggage Valet. 

Also, read a tip worth repeating: take a print copy of your airline reservation for signing up on board.

Thanks, everyone, for the excellent input!

Cheers!

Some reviews reported Epic has no USB outlets and minimal AC sockets in an inconvenient location. 

Has that been improved during refurbishment?

Are there power outlets near beds?

Thanks in advance