Orange jeep Posted February 15 #1 Share Posted February 15 Has anyone sailed on Explorer of the Seas lately and how was the ship (condition, entertainment, food, etc)? Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tin can Posted February 15 #2 Share Posted February 15 Not really recently but we were on her last summer and had a great time. She was in great shape and crew, food and entertainment we couldn’t fault. Internet though was shocking and always logging you off if that’s important to you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neverbeenhere Posted February 15 #3 Share Posted February 15 We were on in December and agree with the above with one caveat. The internet in our suite was poor, but other places on the ship were great and without issue. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazy4Cruisin225 Posted February 15 #4 Share Posted February 15 Was on Explorer last week. Was amazed at how good she looks considering her age. I saw no issues whatsoever other than a few spots of worn carpet in the elevator lobbies. Very little rust. She is beautiful inside and out. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted February 15 #5 Share Posted February 15 We were on her twice in 2022 and will be on her again next week and have her booked for an 11 nighter in 2025 and have absolutely no concerns about her at all. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DevonianCruiser Posted February 16 #6 Share Posted February 16 20 hours ago, Ashland said: We were on her twice in 2022 and will be on her again next week and have her booked for an 11 nighter in 2025 and have absolutely no concerns about her at all. Good to know. We did Explorer years ago and are back on in December 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mum2Mercury Posted February 16 #7 Share Posted February 16 We were on Explorer last fall and had a great time. The ship seems to be in good condition, though it doesn't have as many amenities as some of the newer ships. Enjoyed the food and entertainment. I'd sail Explorer again in a heartbeat! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare moposh Posted February 16 #8 Share Posted February 16 I was on Explorer a year ago. It was nice. Seemed to be in good condition. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullwi Posted February 18 #9 Share Posted February 18 Just got off today and had a great time and thought it was in better shape than others reported. Dining room food very good overall with just one meal out of nine that was fair. I thought windjammer food variety for lunch was great with lots of vegetables which I like. The only thing I did not like compared to the many newer ships was quality of production shows, but I liked the ice show better than other ships. I have been in diamond plus for many years and been on many ships and really enjoyed and would recommend. Itinerary was great, However, do not go to playa dorado beach break in puerto plata. Rough water all the time and dirty. Dominica emerald pool and beach excursion was great. They were the same price and Dominica one 10x better. Overall great experience! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cruisegoer Posted February 20 #10 Share Posted February 20 Sailed her 2/4/24-2/9/24 found the ship to be in great condition. Very clean and well kept with no terrible signs of rust. There were a few chairs in Studio B that were broken as they were fold-downs and they kept going down to the point you could slide off of it. Sadly the cupholders in the main show lounge serve no purpose as the glasses used now will not fit in them. Food was better than expected, Chops and Giovanni's were excellent and Johnny Rockets was fun too. I heard the ice cream from the soft serve dispensers wasn't good but didn't try any myself. The Promenade Cafe is a life savor for late night eats but it gets BUSY. Show's were not media productions as found on new ships, the true stars are the ship's singers and dancers the backdrops are meh. Sadly I wasn't impressed with the comedian on our sailing or the piano player in the Schooner bar but that is a subjective opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teddie Posted February 20 #11 Share Posted February 20 (edited) Check out this Youtube by Ben and David...it's a very balanced recent review and tour of the Explorer. Teddie Edited February 20 by teddie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted February 20 #12 Share Posted February 20 (edited) On 2/18/2024 at 9:51 AM, Mullwi said: Just got off today and had a great time and thought it was in better shape than others reported. Dining room food very good overall with just one meal out of nine that was fair. I thought windjammer food variety for lunch was great with lots of vegetables which I like. The only thing I did not like compared to the many newer ships was quality of production shows, but I liked the ice show better than other ships. I have been in diamond plus for many years and been on many ships and really enjoyed and would recommend. Itinerary was great, However, do not go to playa dorado beach break in puerto plata. Rough water all the time and dirty. Dominica emerald pool and beach excursion was great. They were the same price and Dominica one 10x better. Overall great experience! Just got off Sunday also. Production shows are all reruns for a decade or more. Used to not mind so much because of new performers doing them. Tired is an understatement for sure. Newer ships have actual musicals and are excellent. Ice show, the same. Just another rerun. The last day comedian was one of the best we've seen on the sea. Saw both of his shows. Drinks were hit and miss. Some great in one bar and poor in another. Solarium drinks were the best. Karaoke was about the worst ever. I remember cruising the Explorer out of Bayone where singers were mostly awesome. Balcony glass was caked in spray. No washy washy there. Cleaned it myself and could see through it again. Ports were all good and liked. Came home Sunday and tested positive. Oh great! I guess I'll write more. Great cruise overall, probably easily in our top 8 or 9 Edited February 20 by cruisinfanatic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Giantfan13 Posted February 21 #13 Share Posted February 21 We did a TA on the Explorer in November and loved the ship. Not too big and not too small. The shows were adequate, the food was good, ship overall was in decent enough shape. You know if you go around looking for every minor thing wrong, you will find something on every ship. We were on her for 14 days and we never felt crowded anywhere we went. (We ll the Diamond Club was). I would definitely sail her again. Cheers Len Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gardener5b Posted February 21 #14 Share Posted February 21 We just disembarked on Sunday after a 9-night cruise. Ship appeared to be in great condition; our cabin was in good shape and probably had the most comfortable bed we've had on a ship. We only ate in the dining room one night, but the Windjammer had some nice options at lunch and dinner. Shows we saw were good, and my DH said the bartenders were awesome. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashland Posted February 21 #15 Share Posted February 21 7 hours ago, cruisinfanatic said: Just got off Sunday also. Production shows are all reruns for a decade or more. Used to not mind so much because of new performers doing them. Tired is an understatement for sure. Newer ships have actual musicals and are excellent. Ice show, the same. Just another rerun. The last day comedian was one of the best we've seen on the sea. Saw both of his shows. Drinks were hit and miss. Some great in one bar and poor in another. Solarium drinks were the best. Karaoke was about the worst ever. I remember cruising the Explorer out of Bayone where singers were mostly awesome. Balcony glass was caked in spray. No washy washy there. Cleaned it myself and could see through it again. Ports were all good and liked. Came home Sunday and tested positive. Oh great! I guess I'll write more. Great cruise overall, probably easily in our top 8 or 9 Tested "positive" Oh My !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MyriamS Posted February 21 #16 Share Posted February 21 (edited) My partner and I went on the Explorer in October 2023 as our first ever cruise and the experience was so positive it got us into cruising. 🙂 Obviously, I don't have any point of comparison to other ships/cruise lines, but I thought the food in the MDR was very good value for money. Some dishes I found a bit bland, but nothing tasted bad and everything was served at the right temperature. The service was lovely too. Edited February 21 by MyriamS 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retired dude Posted February 21 #17 Share Posted February 21 6 hours ago, Ashland said: Tested "positive" Oh My !! sold out ships tend to give you that gift that keeps on giving. We will mask up on the plane and pray that we get through the cruise healthy. see you guys at the hotel thursday...B&B from fla by way of Ky. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biker19 Posted February 21 #18 Share Posted February 21 6 hours ago, MyriamS said: I thought the food in the MDR was very good value for money. Welcome to CC. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F27TW Posted February 21 #19 Share Posted February 21 1 hour ago, Biker19 said: Welcome to CC. What i see when someone says "Welcome To CC" 😄 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare MyriamS Posted February 21 #20 Share Posted February 21 2 hours ago, Biker19 said: Welcome to CC. Thank you! Already two cruises lined up. 🙂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullwi Posted February 21 #21 Share Posted February 21 I was saying to my husband that I think having so many sinks and staff watching for hand washing outside the windjammer at least partially reduces germs on all the buffet serving utensils, but unfortunately can’t prevent respiratory exposure 🙁. Sorry to hear some got sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retired dude Posted February 21 #22 Share Posted February 21 On 2/20/2024 at 1:36 PM, Cruisegoer said: Sailed her 2/4/24-2/9/24 found the ship to be in great condition. Very clean and well kept with no terrible signs of rust. There were a few chairs in Studio B that were broken as they were fold-downs and they kept going down to the point you could slide off of it. Sadly the cupholders in the main show lounge serve no purpose as the glasses used now will not fit in them. Food was better than expected, Chops and Giovanni's were excellent and Johnny Rockets was fun too. I heard the ice cream from the soft serve dispensers wasn't good but didn't try any myself. The Promenade Cafe is a life savor for late night eats but it gets BUSY. Show's were not media productions as found on new ships, the true stars are the ship's singers and dancers the backdrops are meh. Sadly I wasn't impressed with the comedian on our sailing or the piano player in the Schooner bar but that is a subjective opinion. so called piano player in the schooner bar is some judy garland wanna be named perry grant....he is the worst entertainer that we have seen in 30 years of cruising. He should be working in a rehab center not taking up room in a nice lounge...My father was an opening act for frank sinatra in vegas and i hope that i know good entertainment when i see it and this is a pathetic excuse for a lounge act.....just sayin' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullwi Posted February 22 #23 Share Posted February 22 I agree retired dude! We have had some amazing piano entertainers in Schooner and many enjoyable nights there. We were very disappointed too 🙁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisinfanatic Posted February 22 #24 Share Posted February 22 (edited) 6 hours ago, retired dude said: so called piano player in the schooner bar is some judy garland wanna be named perry grant....he is the worst entertainer that we have seen in 30 years of cruising. He should be working in a rehab center not taking up room in a nice lounge...My father was an opening act for frank sinatra in vegas and i hope that i know good entertainment when i see it and this is a pathetic excuse for a lounge act.....just sayin' I didn't stop to see him, but there was never an empty seat. I guess it's just you Edited February 22 by cruisinfanatic 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mullwi Posted February 22 #25 Share Posted February 22 And me 🙂. You are right that it was full, but small venue and not much else to do. Obviously did appeal to some, just not quality I am accustomed to on many other RCCL ships Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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