berbician Posted January 19, 2020 #1 Share Posted January 19, 2020 I just returned home after an amazing 9 night cruise on Explorer. I was extremely concerned as I read reviews just prior to my sailing on Jan 10th but I must say this cruise, ship and staged were outstanding.. First embarkment was a disaster but I found out from the loyalty ambassador on the cruise that the delay was due to a couple not leaving the ship when they were supposed to 😔. I arrived at the port around 10:15 or so. Check in was a breeze and I really liked it however the wait to board was horrible .we were told that boarding would start no later than 11:15 or so we’ll it didn’t start until after noon and there was no direction from Royal people just started walking out the waiting room in no order. Very disappointing. the cruise on the whole was amazing ! Cabin Attendant Oswald huge shout out to him he was amazing and efficient and always had our room cleaned and was helpful with everything . Our head Waiter, waiter Nevil and assistant waiter Adrian was outstanding with the service they provided. The food I thought was great both in the MDR and Winjammer I am not a foodie and thought it was good maybe there might have been a meal that wasn’t that great but that was it. I didn’t do any speciality Dinning. I attended most of the shows and enjoyed them also I did go frequently to Dizzy’s the nightclub and my husband and I love to dance even though we are in our fifties.😀 Did self Disembarkment as my flight was at 11:30am out of Fort Lauderdale . It was OK waited a little in the line but customs was a breeze. The ship rocked a lot as it was windy. Very very rough seas all the way from Labadee to Aruba . All the ports were amazing !!! Overall the cruise was fantastic enjoyed every moment can’t wait for the next one! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 19, 2020 #2 Share Posted January 19, 2020 Thanks for the report. So there was decent nightlife up in Dizzy's every evening? The lack of activity up there seems to be a common report. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berbician Posted January 20, 2020 Author #3 Share Posted January 20, 2020 43 minutes ago, Host Clarea said: Thanks for the report. So there was decent nightlife up in Dizzy's every evening? The lack of activity up there seems to be a common report. For me it was decent not a ton of people but enough and everyone enjoyed themselves for a time. I didn’t stay any night past 1 am for the most I was gone by 12:30am or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heatherco Posted January 20, 2020 #4 Share Posted January 20, 2020 So glad you had a wonderful cruise! We will be on the .feb.7 sailing and are very excited. Did you happen to notice if they offered drink cards later in the week and do you know what prices are for Bingo? Welcome home! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 20, 2020 #5 Share Posted January 20, 2020 11 minutes ago, berbician said: For me it was decent not a ton of people but enough and everyone enjoyed themselves for a time. I didn’t stay any night past 1 am for the most I was gone by 12:30am or so. Thanks, I know that some folks will be ahppy to hear that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdy0354 Posted January 20, 2020 #6 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Did you play in the casino? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berbician Posted January 20, 2020 Author #7 Share Posted January 20, 2020 13 minutes ago, gdy0354 said: Did you play in the casino? Sorry I did not but did pass through it quite a bit and it was always crowded. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berbician Posted January 20, 2020 Author #8 Share Posted January 20, 2020 22 minutes ago, Heatherco said: So glad you had a wonderful cruise! We will be on the .feb.7 sailing and are very excited. Did you happen to notice if they offered drink cards later in the week and do you know what prices are for Bingo? Welcome home! Yes the 10 drink card was offered I believe on day 6 or so at a price for $75 plus the 18% gratuity . I don’t know what the price for Bingo was but did see it on the cruise compass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gdy0354 Posted January 20, 2020 #9 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Happen to have copies of menus? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retired dude Posted January 20, 2020 #10 Share Posted January 20, 2020 could you tell us if the following entertainers are still onboard.....singer finis henderson, band midnight , band from detroit horizons-motown band.,,and who were the comics and the magician???thanks much for your help, we said this friday. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berbician Posted January 20, 2020 Author #11 Share Posted January 20, 2020 59 minutes ago, retired dude said: could you tell us if the following entertainers are still onboard.....singer finis henderson, band midnight , band from detroit horizons-motown band.,,and who were the comics and the magician???thanks much for your help, we said this friday. Sorry I am not sure of the singers . The band you mentioned does not sound familiar . The comedian was Jackson Perdue and he was good but very x-rated. The magician was Farrell Dillon he was just OK in my view Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
berbician Posted January 20, 2020 Author #12 Share Posted January 20, 2020 20 hours ago, gdy0354 said: Happen to have copies of menus? Didn’t take much pics just these on the 1st formal night. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blondie from arizona Posted January 20, 2020 #13 Share Posted January 20, 2020 Hello. We will be getting on shortly. Do you know if they have the "tropical" themed night? And do they have the beef on kimmelweck sandwiches anywhere? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarea Posted January 20, 2020 #14 Share Posted January 20, 2020 23 minutes ago, blondie from arizona said: ... And do they have the beef on kimmelweck sandwiches anywhere? No kummelweck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMoney Posted January 20, 2020 #15 Share Posted January 20, 2020 There was a Caribbean deck party; I think it was the night sailing between Bonaire and Curacao. I made my own kummelwick sandwiches several times in the WJ and lunch MDR. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMoney Posted January 20, 2020 #16 Share Posted January 20, 2020 2 hours ago, retired dude said: could you tell us if the following entertainers are still onboard.....singer finis henderson, band midnight , band from detroit horizons-motown band.,,and who were the comics and the magician???thanks much for your help, we said this friday. I don't recall the entertainers highlighted above. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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