Questions about Explorer of Seas to Bermuda '07

[rustyroo]

hi. i'll be on the EOS to bermuda next summer. had a few questions, have not traveled on royal caribbean before.

 

which excursions are recommended? we are particularly interested in snorkeling, swimming, kaying, etc.

 

is there somewhere that we can see recent menus for EOS?

 

what are some fun things that we definitely need to do on the ship?

 

we will be in an inside room on deck 10. will this be overly noisy due to the pool deck above us? is it a comfortable level as far as motion and rocking of the ship?

 

thanks so much.

[sha88]

hi. i'll be on the EOS to bermuda next summer. had a few questions, have not traveled on royal caribbean before.

 

which excursions are recommended? we are particularly interested in snorkeling, swimming, kaying, etc.

 

is there somewhere that we can see recent menus for EOS?

 

what are some fun things that we definitely need to do on the ship?

 

we will be in an inside room on deck 10. will this be overly noisy due to the pool deck above us? is it a comfortable level as far as motion and rocking of the ship?

 

thanks so much.

 

We were on the Empress last October and one excursion we did was the Hartley's Bell Helmet dive which we totally enjoyed. We saw big and little fish, coral, etc. It was great. Just remember to put your hand in the helmet, pinch your nose, and blow out your ears!!!!!!!!!!! once you get down.

 

The food was pretty good in the dining room. There are many entrees to choose from.

 

As far as on the ship, we enjoyed the shows, bingo, Quest, Love & Marriage Game, Karioke, etc. Lots of stuff to do on the ship.

 

Many people say that this is a smaller, older ship, which it is, but for us, who have only sailed once before on the Grandeur, I would highly recommend the Empress! Enjoy. The ship is well maintained and the crew is fabulous.

[AspiringCindy]

Sorry the post turned out this way!...I actually copied an attachment in chart form, but it didn't work!! This is a listing of 5 days worth all mixed together!!Sorry!! To help read this, it will list the fish appetizer...then 5 will be listed! 1 for each day!...soup will be listed, then 5 will follow( 1 for each day)!...and so on!

 

5 Days New England Bermuda Menu DinnerBon Voyage (BV) Captain's Gala (CG) / Formal Chef's Dinner (CD) / FormalVenetian Feast (VF)Feast of Nations (FN)Appetizer / Vegetarian Melon and Mango Drizzled with ginger syrup Orange Carpaccio Orange slices, red onion, watercress, feta cheese, and cumin mint yogurtSun-Ripened Pineapple Sliced pineapple, sun-dried apricot ricotta, and black pepperCaprese Salad Fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oilFired Roasted Red Pepper Hummus With roasted marinated zucchini and toasted pita Appetizers / FishSmoked Fish Tapenade Smoked fish, onions, capers and fresh herbs, served with crostini Shrimp Cocktail Royal Chilled shrimp served with Royal cocktail sauceCitrus Cured Salmon Thinly sliced, with a dill- cucumber salad (Revised Presentation) Antipasti Cured Italian ham, seasonal melon, grilled vegetables, marinated portobello mushrooms, and baked caramelized garlicShrimp Cocktail Plump shrimp served with cocktail sauce Appetizers / MeatVidalia Onion Tart Sweet onions and Gruyère cheese baked in pastry, with red pepper coulisEscargots Bourguignonne Baked snails in garlic-herb butterCreamed Wild Mushrooms In Puff Pastry Herbed crimini and oyster mushrooms in flaky pastry Scallop Risotto Sautéed sea scallops over charred sweet corn and mascarpone risottoSpinach Dip Served warm with crisp tortilla chips Soups CreamTuscan Tomato Soup Thick rustic soup swirled with basil pesto Lobster Bisque Finished with Cognac and whipped creamCream of Asparagus Garnished with crunchy almonds Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup With rye bread croutonsRoasted Pumpkin and Apple Soup With crème fraîche and fried sageSoups ClearSaigon Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken broth with lemon grass, ginger, noodles, and julienne vegetables Oxtail Broth Beefy broth and aged sherry, served with a crispy cheese twistDouble Duck Consomme With julienne vegetables and aged port .Minestrone A rich Italian soup of vegetables, tomato and pasta, finished with Pecorino Romano Onion Soup Caramelized onions simmered in beef broth with Gruyère toastSoups Chilled Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho Garnished with chopped celery and cucumberChilled Golden Pear Garnished with dried cranberriesRoasted Peach Soup Finished with fresh strawberries.Chilled Strawberry Bisque Garnished with fresh mintChilled Forest Berries and Buttermilk Soup A combination of fresh berries blended with buttermilk . Salad deck 3 & 5Spinach Salad With plum tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and toasted pine nutsCaesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, and herb croutons House Salad Boston and Oak leaf lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes and sunflower seeds Insalata Mista Mixed greens, zucchini, red bell peppers, and black olivesEnsalada del Chef Mixed greens, orange sections, red onions and green olives Ranch, Thousand Island, Italian, Blue cheese, Honey mustard or Caesar dressingCaesar dressingRanch, Thousand Island, Italian, Blue cheese, Honey mustard or Caesar dressingRanch, Thousand Island, Italian, Blue cheese, Honey mustard or Caesar dressingRanch, Thousand Island, Italian, Blue cheese, Honey mustard or Caesar dressing Entree Pasta Shrimp Ravioli In a creamy coconut-lime lobster sauce with freshly wilted spinach and crispy fried leeks Truffled Wild Mushroom Linguini Alfredo Linguini pasta folded in a creamy wild mushroom and white truffle sauceNew England Bay Scallops and Ziti Topped with grilled portobello mushroomsand fire-roasted red pepper pestoRigatoni Pasta With spiced chorizo sausage, red and green peppers, grilled corn, olive oil and basilGrey Goose Vodka and Smoked Salmon Cream Pasta A Grey Goose vodka and smoked salmon sauce tossed with orecchiette pasta, finished with mushrooms and crushed tomatoesEntree Fish / SeafoodS D/ Royal Herb-Crusted Fillet of Atlantic Cod With a light cream saffron-Champagne sauce, red-skinned mashed potatoes, and scallions Golden Sea Bass Pan-seared fillet, Spanish sofrito, black olive polenta, and fried capers Fisherman's Plate A broiled lobster tail and garlicky shrimp served with broccoli florets Garlic Tiger Shrimp Garlic-herb baked with seasonal vegetablesS D/ Mahi Mahi Tempura Lightly battered and fried, with housemade sweet-and-sour sauce and stir-fried vegetables Entrée / Miscellaneous+A30hStuffed Chicken Breast Filled with prosciutto and brie, served with red pimento relish Roasted Duck With black currant sauce, red cabbage, and croquette potatoes S D/ Thai BBQ Chicken Breast With coconut-lemon grass jasmine riceChicken Marsala Marsala mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, and fresh vegetablesRoasted Turkey With apple bread dressing, pan gravy, creamy mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauceEntree / Poultry Slow-Roasted Prime Rib With a baked potato and horseradish au jus S D/ Filet of Beef Creamy whipped potatoes and crimini mushrooms, with green peppercorn sauce Slow Roasted Aged Prime Rib Cut thick, in natural jus, with a baked russet potato, chive-sour cream, and glazed root vegetablesS D/Lamb Shank with Rosemary Slowly braised, with garlic mashed potatoes and oven-roasted vegetablesGrilled NY Strip Steak Bearnaisesauce, fried potato wedges, and zucchini Entrée / VegetarianGrilled Mediterranean Vegetable Quesadilla Folded in a flour tortilla with Manchego cheese and tomato cilantro salsaEggplant Mozzarella Tower With chunky plum tomato sauce and balsamic glazeAsian Fried Tofu With sautéed bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and red curry sauce Vegetarian Chili With jalapeño corn bread, grated cheese, and sour creamIndian Vegetable Curry Braised spiced garden vegetables with steamed rice and a refreshing cucumber-yogurt sauceAlwaysMashed potatoes, baked potato, rice and vegetable of the dayMashed potatoes, baked potato, rice and vegetable of the dayMashed potatoes, baked potato, rice and vegetable of the dayMashed potatoes, baked potato, rice and vegetable of the dayMashed potatoes, baked potato, rice and vegetable of the dayAlternative SelectionsTraditional Caesar Salad Fettuccine with Marinara Sauce Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon Grilled Chicken Breast with Rosemary Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin with Herb Butter Linguini with Marinara Sauce Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon Grilled Chicken Breast with Rosemary Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin with Herb Butter Traditional Caesar Salad Ziti with Marinara Sauce Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon Grilled Chicken Breast with Rosemary Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin with Herb Butter Traditional Caesar Salad Rigatoni with Marinara Sauce Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon Grilled Chicken Breast with Rosemary Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin with Herb Butter Traditional Caesar Salad Orchiette with Marinara sauce Broiled Fillet of Atlantic Cod Grilled Chicken Breast with Rosemary Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin with Herb Butter DessertsIvory Chocolate Fondue Full of mixed berries, with a crunchy biscuitGrand Marnier Soufflé Airy egg white and Grand Marnier pastry cream dessert Special Dessert Assortment Platter (3 mini desserts on a plate for each guest) Mini baba, flourless chocolate cake & cheesecakeWarm Chocolate Cake With milk chocolate sauce and sliced roasted pears Brownie Madness Dark chocolate brownie, bittersweet chocolate mousse, and whipped cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce Apple Pie á la Mode Slices of spiced Golden Delicious apples baked in a double-crust pastry, topped with vanilla ice creamDouble Strawberry Cheesecake Luscious strawberry and cream cheese cake Raspberry Panna Cotta Italian pudding served on an almond butter cookie with raspberry coulis Key Lime Pie Tangy Key lime custard in a flaky pie crust Savarin Rum-soaked yeast cake filled with banana cream, finished with orange wedges, Kadota figs and chocolate chipsCherries Jubilee Vanilla ice cream topped with warm red cherries, in a Kirsch-spiked sauce Tiramisu Kahlua, espresso, and mascarpone cake, dusted with cocoa powderBanana and Crunchy Nut Parfait Frozen custard, layered with whipped cream, caramel fudge sauce, almonds and macadamia nuts Low-Carb or Low-Fat DessertTropical Fruit Salad Marinated in Grand Marnier Low-fat Double Strawberry Cheesecake Luscious strawberry and low-fat cream cheese cake Low-fat Berry Mousse Strawberry and blueberry yogurt mousse with low-fat vanilla sauceLow-fat Angel Food Cake Light as a feather, with Grand Marnier-marinated strawberriesLow-fat Strawberry Shortcake Light buttermilk pound cake layered with glazed, sliced strawberriesSugar-free / DessertSugar-free Swan Chantilly A pastry swan filled with sugar-free whipped cream, served with apricot puréeSugar-free Coconut Vanilla Layer Cake With Tahithian vanilla mousse and roasted coconut Sugar-free Red Berry Tart Flaky pie crust filled with sugar-free vanilla pastry cream and fresh red berriesSugar-free Chocolate Mint Cake Layers of chocolate sponge cake and silky sugar-free chocolate mint mousseSugar-free Key Lime Pie Tangy sugar-free Key lime custard and fresh, marinated berries in a flaky pie crust5 Days New England Bermuda Menu DinnerBon Voyage (BV) Captain's Gala (CG) / Formal Chef's Dinner (CD) / FormalVenetian Feast (VF)Feast of Nations (FN)Appetizer / Vegetarian Melon and Mango Drizzled with ginger syrup Orange Carpaccio Orange slices, red onion, watercress, feta cheese, and cumin mint yogurtSun-Ripened Pineapple Sliced pineapple, sun-dried apricot ricotta, and black pepperCaprese Salad Fresh mozzarella and tomatoes, drizzled with extra-virgin olive oilFired Roasted Red Pepper Hummus With roasted marinated zucchini and toasted pita Appetizers / FishSmoked Fish Tapenade Smoked fish, onions, capers and fresh herbs, served with crostini Shrimp Cocktail Royal Chilled shrimp served with Royal cocktail sauceCitrus Cured Salmon Thinly sliced, with a dill- cucumber salad (Revised Presentation) Antipasti Cured Italian ham, seasonal melon, grilled vegetables, marinated portobello mushrooms, and baked caramelized garlicShrimp Cocktail Plump shrimp served with cocktail sauce Appetizers / MeatVidalia Onion Tart Sweet onions and Gruyère cheese baked in pastry, with red pepper coulisEscargots Bourguignonne Baked snails in garlic-herb butterCreamed Wild Mushrooms In Puff Pastry Herbed crimini and oyster mushrooms in flaky pastry Scallop Risotto Sautéed sea scallops over charred sweet corn and mascarpone risottoSpinach Dip Served warm with crisp tortilla chips Soups CreamTuscan Tomato Soup Thick rustic soup swirled with basil pesto Lobster Bisque Finished with Cognac and whipped creamCream of Asparagus Garnished with crunchy almonds Creamy Roasted Garlic Soup With rye bread croutonsRoasted Pumpkin and Apple Soup With crème fraîche and fried sageSoups ClearSaigon Chicken Noodle Soup Chicken broth with lemon grass, ginger, noodles, and julienne vegetables Oxtail Broth Beefy broth and aged sherry, served with a crispy cheese twistDouble Duck Consomme With julienne vegetables and aged port .Minestrone A rich Italian soup of vegetables, tomato and pasta, finished with Pecorino Romano Onion Soup Caramelized onions simmered in beef broth with Gruyère toastSoups Chilled Chilled Watermelon Gazpacho Garnished with chopped celery and cucumberChilled Golden Pear Garnished with dried cranberriesRoasted Peach Soup Finished with fresh strawberries.Chilled Strawberry Bisque Garnished with fresh mintChilled Forest Berries and Buttermilk Soup A combination of fresh berries blended with buttermilk . Salad deck 3 & 5Spinach Salad With plum tomatoes, sliced mushrooms, and toasted pine nutsCaesar Salad Crisp romaine lettuce, shaved Parmesan, and herb croutons House Salad Boston and Oak leaf lettuce, vine ripe tomatoes and sunflower seeds Insalata Mista Mixed greens, zucchini, red bell peppers, and black olivesEnsalada del Chef Mixed greens, orange sections, red onions and green olives Ranch, Thousand Island, Italian, Blue cheese, Honey mustard or Caesar dressingCaesar dressingRanch, Thousand Island, Italian, Blue cheese, Honey mustard or Caesar dressingRanch, Thousand Island, Italian, Blue cheese, Honey mustard or Caesar dressingRanch, Thousand Island, Italian, Blue cheese, Honey mustard or Caesar dressing Entree Pasta Shrimp Ravioli In a creamy coconut-lime lobster sauce with freshly wilted spinach and crispy fried leeks Truffled Wild Mushroom Linguini Alfredo Linguini pasta folded in a creamy wild mushroom and white truffle sauceNew England Bay Scallops and Ziti Topped with grilled portobello mushroomsand fire-roasted red pepper pestoRigatoni Pasta With spiced chorizo sausage, red and green peppers, grilled corn, olive oil and basilGrey Goose Vodka and Smoked Salmon Cream Pasta A Grey Goose vodka and smoked salmon sauce tossed with orecchiette pasta, finished with mushrooms and crushed tomatoesEntree Fish / SeafoodS D/ Royal Herb-Crusted Fillet of Atlantic Cod With a light cream saffron-Champagne sauce, red-skinned mashed potatoes, and scallions Golden Sea Bass Pan-seared fillet, Spanish sofrito, black olive polenta, and fried capers Fisherman's Plate A broiled lobster tail and garlicky shrimp served with broccoli florets Garlic Tiger Shrimp Garlic-herb baked with seasonal vegetablesS D/ Mahi Mahi Tempura Lightly battered and fried, with housemade sweet-and-sour sauce and stir-fried vegetables Entrée / Miscellaneous+A30hStuffed Chicken Breast Filled with prosciutto and brie, served with red pimento relish Roasted Duck With black currant sauce, red cabbage, and croquette potatoes S D/ Thai BBQ Chicken Breast With coconut-lemon grass jasmine riceChicken Marsala Marsala mushroom sauce, mashed potatoes, and fresh vegetablesRoasted Turkey With apple bread dressing, pan gravy, creamy mashed potatoes, and cranberry sauceEntree / Poultry Slow-Roasted Prime Rib With a baked potato and horseradish au jus S D/ Filet of Beef Creamy whipped potatoes and crimini mushrooms, with green peppercorn sauce Slow Roasted Aged Prime Rib Cut thick, in natural jus, with a baked russet potato, chive-sour cream, and glazed root vegetablesS D/Lamb Shank with Rosemary Slowly braised, with garlic mashed potatoes and oven-roasted vegetablesGrilled NY Strip Steak Bearnaisesauce, fried potato wedges, and zucchini Entrée / VegetarianGrilled Mediterranean Vegetable Quesadilla Folded in a flour tortilla with Manchego cheese and tomato cilantro salsaEggplant Mozzarella Tower With chunky plum tomato sauce and balsamic glazeAsian Fried Tofu With sautéed bok choy, shiitake mushrooms, and red curry sauce Vegetarian Chili With jalapeño corn bread, grated cheese, and sour creamIndian Vegetable Curry Braised spiced garden vegetables with steamed rice and a refreshing cucumber-yogurt sauceAlwaysMashed potatoes, baked potato, rice and vegetable of the dayMashed potatoes, baked potato, rice and vegetable of the dayMashed potatoes, baked potato, rice and vegetable of the dayMashed potatoes, baked potato, rice and vegetable of the dayMashed potatoes, baked potato, rice and vegetable of the dayAlternative SelectionsTraditional Caesar Salad Fettuccine with Marinara Sauce Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon Grilled Chicken Breast with Rosemary Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin with Herb Butter Linguini with Marinara Sauce Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon Grilled Chicken Breast with Rosemary Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin with Herb Butter Traditional Caesar Salad Ziti with Marinara Sauce Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon Grilled Chicken Breast with Rosemary Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin with Herb Butter Traditional Caesar Salad Rigatoni with Marinara Sauce Broiled Fillet of Norwegian Salmon Grilled Chicken Breast with Rosemary Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin with Herb Butter Traditional Caesar Salad Orchiette with Marinara sauce Broiled Fillet of Atlantic Cod Grilled Chicken Breast with Rosemary Grilled Black Angus Top Sirloin with Herb Butter DessertsIvory Chocolate Fondue Full of mixed berries, with a crunchy biscuitGrand Marnier Soufflé Airy egg white and Grand Marnier pastry cream dessert Special Dessert Assortment Platter (3 mini desserts on a plate for each guest) Mini baba, flourless chocolate cake & cheesecakeWarm Chocolate Cake With milk chocolate sauce and sliced roasted pears Brownie Madness Dark chocolate brownie, bittersweet chocolate mousse, and whipped cream, drizzled with chocolate sauce Apple Pie á la Mode Slices of spiced Golden Delicious apples baked in a double-crust pastry, topped with vanilla ice creamDouble Strawberry Cheesecake Luscious strawberry and cream cheese cake Raspberry Panna Cotta Italian pudding served on an almond butter cookie with raspberry coulis Key Lime Pie Tangy Key lime custard in a flaky pie crust Savarin Rum-soaked yeast cake filled with banana cream, finished with orange wedges, Kadota figs and chocolate chipsCherries Jubilee Vanilla ice cream topped with warm red cherries, in a Kirsch-spiked sauce Tiramisu Kahlua, espresso, and mascarpone cake, dusted with cocoa powderBanana and Crunchy Nut Parfait Frozen custard, layered with whipped cream, caramel fudge sauce, almonds and macadamia nuts Low-Carb or Low-Fat DessertTropical Fruit Salad Marinated in Grand Marnier Low-fat Double Strawberry Cheesecake Luscious strawberry and low-fat cream cheese cake Low-fat Berry Mousse Strawberry and blueberry yogurt mousse with low-fat vanilla sauceLow-fat Angel Food Cake Light as a feather, with Grand Marnier-marinated strawberriesLow-fat Strawberry Shortcake Light buttermilk pound cake layered with glazed, sliced strawberriesSugar-free / DessertSugar-free Swan Chantilly A pastry swan filled with sugar-free whipped cream, served with apricot puréeSugar-free Coconut Vanilla Layer Cake With Tahithian vanilla mousse and roasted coconut Sugar-free Red Berry Tart Flaky pie crust filled with sugar-free vanilla pastry cream and fresh red berriesSugar-free Chocolate Mint Cake Layers of chocolate sponge cake and silky sugar-free chocolate mint mousseSugar-free Key Lime Pie Tangy sugar-free Key lime custard and fresh, marinated berries in a flaky pie crust

[sha88]

We were on the Empress last October and one excursion we did was the Hartley's Bell Helmet dive which we totally enjoyed. We saw big and little fish, coral, etc. It was great. Just remember to put your hand in the helmet, pinch your nose, and blow out your ears!!!!!!!!!!! once you get down.

 

The food was pretty good in the dining room. There are many entrees to choose from.

 

As far as on the ship, we enjoyed the shows, bingo, Quest, Love & Marriage Game, Karioke, etc. Lots of stuff to do on the ship.

 

Many people say that this is a smaller, older ship, which it is, but for us, who have only sailed once before on the Grandeur, I would highly recommend the Empress! Enjoy. The ship is well maintained and the crew is fabulous.

 

Sorry, just realized you were asking about Explorer not Empress (willl be on Explorer next year to Eastern Caribbean), but the bell helmet dive IS a great excursion in Bermuda.

[Sue L]

Hi,

 

I did the Explorer to Bermuda in September. We did the Restless Native Catamaran snorkel and it was WONDERFUL!!! The guide was fantastic and we went to one of the best reef I have ever been snorkeling on. It is a pink catamaran and they bake homemade cookies on the boat. Please look in my signature for pictures of the trip and towards the end you will see the catamaran trip.

 

 

Here are the menus from this year not sure if they will be the same

 

 

 

Sunday

Starters: Onion tart, Tomato soup, Chicken soup, Melon & Mango fruit plate, watermelon soup, seafood tapenade.

Entrees: Prime Rib, Atlantic Cod, NY Steak, Veggie Quesadilla, Pasta, Stuffed Chicken, Grilled Chicken, Shrimp Ravioli.

Desserts: Ivory chocolate fondue with berries, Apple Pie a la mode, Savarin

 

Monday Formal Night

starters: orange carpaccio, Shrimp cocktail, escargot, lobster bisque, oxtail broth, Golden Pear soup, caesar salad.

Entrees: Filet of beef, Mushroom Linguini Alfredo, Sea Bass, Roast Duck, eggplant with mozzarella. Linguini with marinara sauce, Salmon, Grilled Chicked and Top Sirloin.

dessert : Grand Marnier souffle, Cherries Jubilee, Double strawberry cheescake

 

Tuesday Caribbean night

starters: tropical fruit plate, seafood salad, veggie spring rolls, crab/shrimp bisque, pepperpot soup, bananarama soup, cedar key salad

Entrees:Pan seared snapper, Seafood Penne, Jerk Chicken,, Vegetarian Bami Goreng

Desserts: Bananas foster, Rain forest cake, Banana Cream Pie and Jamaican Blue Mountain Coffee creme brulee

 

Wednesday

Peach soup, Cream of Asparagus soup, Fresh pineapple.

Entrees: BBQ Thai style chicken, prime rib, Fishermans platter (lobster and shrimp!) Fried tofu

Dessert: platter with flourless chocolate cake, passion fruit cheesecake

 

Thursday feast of nations.

Starters: Roasted Red Pepper Hummus, Shrimp cocktail, spinach-sweet potato dip, onion soup, chilled berries in buttermilk soup and caesar salad for the table.

Entrees: Vodka and salmon cream pasta, Roast Turkey, NY Strip steak, Mahi Mahi tempura.

Desserts: key lime pie, banana parfait, brownie mudslide sundae.

 

 

 

 

 

I also have the compasses if you want them. You will have to give me your email and I will send them. Definitely do the ice show, the quest and the love and marriage show.

 

The cruise was wonderful and would do it again in a heartbeat!!!!

[rustyroo]

thanks so much for all the great and informative replies. i'm psyched for the cruise.