Yacht Club vs Explora Journeys

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One of the pianists on deck 5 overlooking the Lobby/Bar. 7seconds

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Video of the veranda at the back of the Emporium Market Place buffet, so reminiscent of the MarketPlace buffet on Seaships.

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The forward section outside the Explora Lounge with its piano player is larger and the same idea as the TSL. The butterflies are courtesy of Virgin Gorda. 16 second video. 11 second video of the furniture vs the white sofas of TSL .

Edited January 8 by morpheusofthesea

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Three 20 second videos of a performance of "Roxx". They performed in the Astern Lounge which is astern just like "Uptown Lounge" MSC. Usually there is a Latin Trio that shares the night time venue, guitar, keyboard and drums. For NYE Roxx performed on stage in the Journey Lounge (The same show they performed in the Astern Lounge featured below). One of the girls is leaving to perform in "Frozen" (somewhere) and depending on her designation, girl one, two or three she will be replaced by another girl , one , two , or three. Each girl's position has a backup waiting to be called in.

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A photo of the laundry I took through the port hole window of the door from the outside. Very small size of elevator. Good idea of the window in the door so one does not bang into someone inside.

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Our 25 second tour of the Wellness Center.

[no1talks]

37 minutes ago, morpheusofthesea said:

Our 25 second tour of the Wellness Center.

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There must be more to the place than a sauna, salt room, and thalasso pool, yes?

[morpheusofthesea]

15 minutes ago, no1talks said:

There must be more to the place than a sauna, salt room, and thalasso pool, yes?

I suppose you are right, I did not want to get photos of guests.

https://explorajourneys.com/us/en/life-on-explora/ocean-wellness/Spa 

Here are two 'stock' pictures found at the link. When we went in for a tour, it looked empty , but behind closed doors ?

Edited January 9 by morpheusofthesea

[no1talks]

2 hours ago, morpheusofthesea said:

"...a backup waiting to be called in."

Speaking of "backup," I've thought of a way by which Explora could get me on this ship of theirs. They need to get the old band back together and put these three ladies on backup.

"Explora Journeys is proud to present, Off The Record... An' The Roxx!"
 

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Just like MSC the Explora daily planner had to publish a dress code EVERY day in the planner.

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A quick 360 degree video 2 and half minutes of breakfast fare in the Emporium. Not as extensive as the Market Place Buffet, but it doesn't need to be.

Edited January 9 by morpheusofthesea

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Reminiscent of the chair hogs on MSC. Some still bring their selfish habits wherever they go.

Edited January 9 by morpheusofthesea

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Player piano 21 seconds. Play list.

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Another "Barry" playing Chuck? (20 seconds). Married to Tabitha and left ship in San Juan for Princess gig.

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No torches and pitchforks for our stop in Key West. Something reserved for MSC ?

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Smoking hours.

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Explora Lounge. Reminded me of TopSail Lounge only with games. 33 seconds, where tea time is held everyday, like MSC TSL.

 

 

Edited January 9 by morpheusofthesea

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I believe only room for 8 ? Cannot recall anything similar on MSC ?

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This is the fragrance that permeates the entire ship. After several hours it is hardly noticeable. DW started getting headaches, once removed from cabin, all was right with the world once again.

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The controversial sofas on each deck that block one from 'quickly' go from port to starboard side elevators. No need to sit and wait like on MSC. Elevators arrive very quickly on Explora. Perhaps Explora could 'donate' these sofas to MSC ?

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Too much color for some, not enough for others ?  There are chairs nearby like a museum.

Edited January 9 by morpheusofthesea

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Gentleman next to me ordered the grilled corvina. Had to be lunch at the Emporium, otherwise the 4th entree would be lobster tails. 30 seconds

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This is Explora's answer to the Jungle Pool ice cream & creperie.

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To finish off this thread, it is getting "long in the tooth" , even for me. To finish off where we started with our welcome gift of just this one bottle of vintage Champagne 2013. Growing up and once a member of Les Amis Du Vin 50 years ago, I sort of remember the 'school of thought' was that Champagne is best drank young and not to be held to 'age' like bold reds that get better with age. But what do I know anymore. 

"I hear babies cry, I watch them grow
They'll learn much more than I'll ever know
And I think to myself what a wonderful world
Yes, I think to myself what a wonderful world
Ooh, yes" Songwriters: George David Weiss / Robert Thiele

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Your threads are never too long. When can we expect the next live from? Happy new years.