Live from the Explorer - February 16, 2014

[kmigrrrl]

Jonathan, can you confirm if there were in fact 2 formal nights? Just trying to pack accordingly :)

[cruiserking]

Does royal Caribbean not give priority tendering to suite guests? Just wondering as we just got off breakaway yesterday and was given priority tendering at their island. Looking at the explorer for this summer and wondering difference in suite perks. Thanks

 

Yes, Love2plan you will get priority tender tickets. We did not receive ny for Coco Cay as they use the large boats stored at the island. Jonathan

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[cruiserking]

Jonathan, can you confirm if there were in fact 2 formal nights? Just trying to pack accordingly :)

 

Hi Kmigrrrl, Yes there were two formal nights the second and sixth night of the 7-night Bahamas cruise. Jonathan

 

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[luv2plan]

Thanks Jonathan. We only got priority tender one way also :)

[lovetocruiserccl]

Love your review. It was fantastic. We love the Explorer. Looking forward to reading more of your reviews.

 

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[cruiserking]

Love your review. It was fantastic. We love the Explorer. Looking forward to reading more of your reviews.

 

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Thank You Lovetocruiserccl, I will be posting pictures and a full review to this thread starting tomorrow. Jonathan

 

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[cruiserking]

Goodbye Polar Vortex and New Jersey

 

 

 

Muster Drill in the books let's get this Party Started!

 

 

Follow that ship, the NCL Breakaway leads way to the tropics..

 

Buh-Bye Bayonne, Hello Bahamas - Explorer anchored off of Coco Cay

 

 

To be Continued...

 

Jonathan

Edited February 25, 2014 by cruiserking

[phish tales]

Thanks Jonathan. We only got priority tender one way also :)

 

why would anyone (other than early shore excursions) need priority tender tickets. the island has been there a long time and will be there when you get there. enjoy your day. why rush ????????????????.

every one is on the same cruise. just wait like everyone else..

[mauibound25]

Thank You. It was a recurring rumor aboard the ship that Explorer would be heading to Asia. It seems like this would happen directly following her dry dock which I believe is slated for some time in early 2015.

 

Jonathan

My family is booked on the Feb. 26th, 2015 sailing to the Southern Caribbean.This rumor is making us very nervous, as we have seen info stating dry dock sometime in February. We are taking this cruise following our daughter's wedding on the 25th, and if the cruise is cancelled we will be scrambling for an alternative.

[cruiserking]

My family is booked on the Feb. 26th, 2015 sailing to the Southern Caribbean.This rumor is making us very nervous, as we have seen info stating dry dock sometime in February. We are taking this cruise following our daughter's wedding on the 25th, and if the cruise is cancelled we will be scrambling for an alternative.

 

Mauibound25, No one here knows for certain when the dry dock is. I can't imagine Royal Caribbean would sell a cruise and then cancel it for a dry dock unless it was a technical issue. I am sure they will complete the winter season in florida and have the refurb sometime in April or May, don't worry about it. Jonathan

 

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[LookingForward2]

I will be posting pictures and a full review to this thread starting tomorrow. Jonathan

 

I've waited to thank you until you returned....THANK YOU! I also loved your thoughts and writing style. I'm so glad you had a favorable cruise on RC.

We are cruising Explorer next November when she leaves NJ to take her home in FL (for a while). It's a 14 night repo with an interesting itinerary.

 

I'm glad to read that you will be posting your review with pictures on this thread.

I will keep tuned in.

[cruiserking]

I've waited to thank you until you returned....THANK YOU! I also loved your thoughts and writing style. I'm so glad you had a favorable cruise on RC.

We are cruising Explorer next November when she leaves NJ to take her home in FL (for a while). It's a 14 night repo with an interesting itinerary.

 

I'm glad to read that you will be posting your review with pictures on this thread.

I will keep tuned in.

 

Thank You very much LookingForward for your kind comments, I really appreciate it. That's a great itinerary aboard Explorer with 7 port stops to some of our favorite islands like St. Maarten, Curacao and St. Lucia. How awesome to be aboard that gorgeous ship for two weeks, have a terrific voyage.

 

Jonathan

[cruiserking]

Early morning on the Royal Promenade as Explorer steams South

 

Cigar Bar where Alex offered friendly and helpful bar service

 

A quiet nook of the Schooner Bar where Trivia bouts were king

 

Beverages aplenty at Windjammer, off the top of my head, Lemonade - water and Iced Tea

 

Jonathan

[cruiserking]

Suite Perk breakfasts at Portofino were a big Wow

 

Cabin corridor window boxes reflect New York's rich history

 

Quintessential sea day, calm seas and warm sun glow along the promenade deck

 

Jonathan

[szdiver]

what a wonderful review - thank you so much for the descriptions and photos....we will be on Explorer in September and look forward to it

[cruiserking]

what a wonderful review - thank you so much for the descriptions and photos....we will be on Explorer in September and look forward to it

 

Thank You so much Sandy, it was my pleasure. You will adore Explorer she is a special ship.

 

Jonathan

[cruiserking]

Hogsmeade Village with clouds that look curiously like broomstick trails

 

Smooth ride from London, time for my Potions Class with Severus Snape

 

Off to see the Wizards...

 

Jonathan

[DianeMMHH]

Hi Jonathan,

 

It was a pleasure to meet you and your wife. I enjoyed reading this and it brought me back to the beautiful cruise we just experienced. Our 10 year old granddaughter called yesterday and asked if she can come with us on the October cruise! She is really missing the ship!

 

Your comments on the Explorer make me happy and I am glad to welcome you to the ranks of the Royal Cheerleaders!

 

Hope to cruise with you again in the future!

 

Diane

[cruiserking]

Hi Jonathan,

 

It was a pleasure to meet you and your wife. I enjoyed reading this and it brought me back to the beautiful cruise we just experienced. Our 10 year old granddaughter called yesterday and asked if she can come with us on the October cruise! She is really missing the ship!

 

Your comments on the Explorer make me happy and I am glad to welcome you to the ranks of the Royal Cheerleaders!

 

Hope to cruise with you again in the future!

 

Diane

 

Thank You very much Diane. It was a pleasure to meet you and your husband Steve as well. We are happy to be Royal Cheerleaders and will be spreading the word about this great line, give me a R, give me and O, give me Y-A-L -Royal, Royal Caribbean!

 

Jonathan

[cruiserking]

New Harry Potter themed area Diagon Alley gets finishing touches for June 2014 debut

 

A who's who of Hollywood stayed here, Bogart, Bacall, Sinatra, the Marx Bros - Joni Mitchell penned They Paved

Hollywood and Put Up a Parking Lot an ode to it. A replica sits mysteriously at Universal Studios - Orlando, Florida

 

Any minute Robert Redford will come barreling out of this door escaping armed thugs from The Sting

 

Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure was a blast.

 

Jonathan

Edited February 26, 2014 by cruiserking

[EmpressofPurple]

Loving the photos, thanks for sharing! Can't wait to get on Explorer in less than four weeks!!!:D

[JohnGaltny]

Nice job on the review.

 

Explorer is my favorite ship of all I've been on and we'll be back on her in May.

 

Explorer + NO airport = Bliss.

[Welovetokruze]

What can you tell us about the cruise director and activites manager? I believe we are on the last sailing before Leigh and Erky return, but know nothing about this guy...

 

 

Erky posted that he is coming back early, about 2 weeks if I remember correctly

[maggie416]

Jonathan,

Even Harry Potter pictures!!!!!! Awesome, I am the biggest Harry Potter fan ever! My husband was always embarrassed when we went to the theater to see the movies because as he said I acted crazier than the kids!!!! Thank you for these and please keep the ship pics coming! 13 more days!!!! Praying for no snow storms that day so we will have a stress free drive from Ct. To NJ, even tho will be taking a car service.

Marguerite

[cruiserking]

Nice job on the review.

 

Explorer is my favorite ship of all I've been on and we'll be back on her in May.

 

Explorer + NO airport = Bliss.

 

Thank You John. Agree one hundred percent, perpetual state of bliss aboard the Explorer, adore this ship.

 

 

Loving the photos, thanks for sharing! Can't wait to get on Explorer in less than four weeks!!

 

Thank You Empress.

 

Jonathan,

Even Harry Potter pictures!!!!!! Awesome, I am the biggest Harry Potter fan ever! My husband was always embarrassed when we went to the theater to see the movies because as he said I acted crazier than the kids!!!! Thank you for these and please keep the ship pics coming! 13 more days!!!! Praying for no snow storms that day so we will have a stress free drive from Ct. To NJ, even tho will be taking a car service.

Marguerite

 

Thank You Maggie. Have you been to Universal Studios in Orlando? If not book the shuttle excursion through

Royal Caribbean and visit Islands of Adventure and have some Butter Beer, I think this is the most exquisite beverage I've ever tasted. :D

 

Plenty of chairs at the pool deck early morning in Nassau, Bahamas

 

Jonathan

Edited February 27, 2014 by cruiserking