Explorer of the Seas Reviews
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We chose this cruise as it left from Port Liberty so we could have a couple of days in New York before the cruise. Sailing out past Manhattan was one of the most memorable things I have ever done. Approaching the ship we were amazed at how it looked and we ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Firstly, the ship was great with facilities for all ages and never seemed crowded (full pax load of 3,500) whilst at sea. However, terrible delays in disembarking and re-embarking for shore excursions. Notwithstanding the numbers and logistics involved, US Homeland Security continues to be a problem with regard to queues and ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
thinking of booking a 12 night cruise on this ship leaving from New York just before Xmas 07. Have two teenage girls ages, 15 & 16. Can anyone tell me if teenagers will enjoy this cruise??????? THANKS - Also can the teenagers join us in bar areas???? ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Just returned from our first ever cruise which was on explorer of the seas, we were so impressed with everything in two weeks we never managed to do everything and everyone was so friendly, yes it is large but you don't feel like that and the service was brilliant we are ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We went on the Explorer of the Seas on the 18th March for 7 nights around the caribbean. Wow, amazing. Ive been on cruises before, always with Royal Caribbean as they are so good. Everything was superb - cant recommend it enough - we had a suite too, which was amazing ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Hi, we are just about to book a cruise out of New Jersey on Explorer of the Seas for 9 nights next January 4th. We were just wondering what the weather conditions are like leaving New York in January (which I imagine will be cold) and how soon you actually ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
hi folks - I need some advice - my husband & I are going on the Explorer of the Seas in November to Southern Caribbean. First cruise for us and really I just wonder what sort of weather we can expect - ie will it be warm and sunny - ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
my partner and i went on our first cruise earlier this year. we boarded "explorer of the seas" with royal carribean not knowing what to expect but the minute we got on we knew this was going to be a holiday of a life time. the service was 5* ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
A fascistic cruise, we were on our honey moon, had an awesome time, so much to do and not enough time on the ship. The ship itself was amazing, the layout, the architect, design were all famously designed. The shows which we attended, ice shows, theatre shows were entraining ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
First time with RCI. First time travelling on my own on such a big ship. Explorer of the Seas is a very big ship. There were over 3400 passengers, of which over 800 were children! Emabarkation at the Cape Liberty cruise terminal was very chaotic. This terminal has the look of a recently vacated ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
This was our first crusie and what an expeience we had the times of our life, and arae going tomorrow to book another crusie. Worth every penny we paid, food was excellent although it could of been a little hotter. ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We arrived at Cape Liberty Cruise terminal about 3 hours before the ship was due to leave, it was very busy as there we still people getting off the ship. Compared with other terminals its scruffy and felt crowded however as Platinum members we did at least get to a check ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
My wife and I with another couple flew from Bristol New York and stayed two nights at the Newark Marriott hotel, which is right in the middle of the airport complex and we thought that this hotel was very comfortable and great for a short stay, although it does cost about ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Canada
Having cruised on Regent Seven Seas Navigator and found the experience with 350 other passengers relaxing and out of this world, we decided rather than drive from New York to New England we would take the Explorer cruise to Halifax which stopped at Boston, Newport, Portland, St Johns and Bar Harbour ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
For a number of years now we have been promising ourselves a cruise, and eventually booked a Mediterranean cruise aboard Explorer of the Seas with Royal Caribbean for December 2007. We flew to New York and stayed the night at the Double Tree Hotel, which was pretty basic but suitable for ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Explorer of the Seas offers a various type of cruise experience depending on your personal choice of the numerous activities and option available. My husband and I enjoy the various bars - each offering a different ambience and choice of drinks - the sunset bellini in the Martini bar being my ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Canada
We travelled on the Explorer of the Seas on their Canada and New England itinerary.The ship is beautiful, the shopping promanade an amazing sight with bars and cafe's dotted in between the shops. The main restaurant is visually beautiful but unfortunately the food disappointing we expected much more from Royal Caribbean, in ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Canada
I cruised from New York to New England In September 2007 with my husband on this Voyager Class ship. I found the ship to be excellent in many ways. We always book an inside cabin as we like to cruise as often as we can and this cruise was a great ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
floor 8 room 8260 january 11 to the 26 staff very attentive excellent food in columbus restarant ice shows that you would not belive friendly staff at all times champage bar staff a particular endulgement excursions excellent cheaper though to go your own way but to keep short book ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Great ship. Love Royal Caribbeans family program. Food and food service not up to RCI usual standard. ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Mediterranean
This was are first cruise with Royal caribbean we usually cruise with p&o and have been on a few thomson cruises. Checking in at venioce was quick and straight forward ( we had checked in on line so already had our sail passes) Leaving venice was spectacular. we had stayed 3 nights ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
My wife and I have just returned from a 13 night RCI Caribbean cruise out of New York. Embarkation/disembarkation was fine from the new terminal in Newark, the only problem was that our flight did not leave Newark until 9pm and we had to disembark at 11am. RCI did not put ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Canada
We choose our cruise by the ports-of-call and suitable date; the cruise-line is of secondary importance. Therefore we know one ship well in several cruise-lines, and can make useful comparisons. Our first thought about the Explorer was that it was the biggest ship on which we have ever travelled, with enough amenities ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
10th jan. 2008 my wife & I cruised with r.c.i from new jersey to the caribbean,after staying three days in new york we sailed south to warmer weather & st martins.the ship was the explorer of the seas superb ship & a great experience from one extream to the other both ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
My Husband and I have been on 4 cruises with Thomsons, sailing on the Topaz and on the Destiny and had really enjoyed our cruises, however to celebrate my Husband's 50th Birthday we decided to try something a little special and booked a cruise with Royal Caribbean, sailing on the Explorer ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Firstly a cruise as with any holiday is what you make of it. When we first saw the Explorer of the seas our first impression was wow it's hugh. A magnificent ship very well maintained. The terminal at Bayonne needs to be seriously improved on. At the moment it's a temporary tent like ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Sailing on Explorer of the Seas from Bayonne in November was an experiance however it must be emphasised that you will be at sea for a couple of days before the warmth of the Caribbean hits you and on the return another two days will be lost as the temeprature begins ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
we found that when we booked back to back cruises in caribbean, the entertainment was just duplicated on the same days and so was the food in the restaurants... you knew exactly what to expect.. it was very disappointing and left us feeling the second week was a waste of time... ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We travelled from Newark to the Caribbean in February. I am waiting for a knee replacement and could not fault Royal Caribbean at all from a disabled point of view. A wheel chair was waiting together with a porter, the porter took our group of 5 straight through all the queues onto the ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
North America
We left the Uk for Newark flying Contintal airlines from Manchester. After 1 night in a hotel in Newark we boarded Explorer for our holiday up the coast to New London,Newfoundland, Halifax Nova Scotia St Johns Bar Harbour Maine Portland Maine and last stop Boston. This holiday was one of the best we have done, ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
This was our 4th cruise with Royal Carribean having sailed on Navigator and Voyager so we were keen to see if Explore could live up to them.The standard of service,cleanliness,the shows etc was up to the usual high standard as of course was the food.The new ? anchorage at Cape ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We booked this cruise so that we could sail out of New York. I was corrected once on board by other guests (US) that in fact we sailed out of New Jersey and that is not NY. This aside, the ship was excellent. From the minute we boarded the service levels ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
my friend and i have just returned from a RCL cruise on the Explora of the Seas we sailed from Newyork on 15th March 08 and returned on 29th March 08, what an experience, and being first time cruisers it was amazing The first time we saw the ship could not ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
As a seasoned cruiser (this was my 19th and 2nd time on Explorer of the Seas)… I must admit to being a little disappointed. The ship is still as beautiful as ever but some of the graciousness has gone. The first time on her was in Oct 2003 ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Our first cruise, definitely not our last! What an experience and what a ship, we sailed from Miami and visited Belize, a wonderfully laid back country, don't do the guided horse and cart tour- very boring and badly treated horses but do the dolphin swim, excellent! Next stop Mexico, where we ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
big ship with every thing on it great food and cocktail to drink if that what you like and a different place in the sun everyday ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
A brilliant cruise, ver attentive staff and wonderful places to visit. So much information given prior to disembarking the ship as to place and things to see to make a full day. The best we could wish for on a cruise, real luxury. ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We boarded Explorer of the Seas on 23rd Dec 2007 - we had never cruised before and were very impressed from start to finish. I decided to do this cruise as I was celebrating my 40th birthday on 30 Dec. I travelled with my partner and our 6yr old ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
I think that this is a super ship which caters for all age groups. The only down side to it is the fact that it is so large and therefore takes a long time to Embark and Disembark especially in America where the security is so tight. The food is the usual standard ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We took this cruise as a joint special birthday/anniversary cruise, as we had been on a caribbean cruise before but not to Bermuda, which was somewhere we both wanted to go. We had paid quite a lot more to have a balcony cabin to make it special, as we were sailing ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
As first time cruisers we werent sure what to expect but were very pleasently surprised.The boarding process was quick and easy as we had checked in beforehand online.The Explorer of the seas is an older ship now but still looked amazing,the only downside was the cabins,we thought our inside cabin looked ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Bermuda
RC Explorer of the Seas much more spacious than the previous cruises around the Med although the ship was full you could always find a lounger and sometime in a nice secluded spot not bothered by staff selling drinks! The food was good but I think slighly tailored to the American market ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Canada
My wife and I took a cruise on Explorer of the seas sailing from Cape Liberty Cruise Port New Jersey. We visited New London, Halifax Nova Scotia, St John's New Brunswick, Bar Harbour, Portland and Boston before returning to New Jersey. This was our second Royal Caribbean Cruise the ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Canada
I want to be a little different with this review because I just want to emphasis the difference, good and not so good with ships of this size and others. Provided that you accept them for what they are and what they offer Royal Caribbean are one of the best value for ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
WE WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND ROYAL CARRIBEAN CRUISES THIS WAS OUR SECOND CRUISE WITH THEM AND WE ARE BOOKED TO GO AGAIN NEXT YEAR. THE SERVICE ONBOARD AND ENTERTAINMENT IS GREAT. PORTS OF CALL WERE INTERESTING. SHIPS ARE LOVELY. ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Canada
Recently returned from Cruise with The RCI Explorer of the Sease travelling from Port Bayonne around to Quebec and back with my wife and had a wonderful time. Although the passengers were somewhat older than ourselves and almost 90% Amercican / Canadian which initially concerned us proved unfounded as they were ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Mediterranean
we have just returned yesterday from a cruise with Royal Carib. on Explorer of the Seas. The service was very good and the staff very friendly. The cabin was a 'stateroom' with a balcony and very spacious. We found we had much more space that with Princess & P ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Canada
My last cruise was on Royal Caribbean Explorer of the seas,a Voyager class ship,the cruise went from Cape Liberty Bayonne NJ--cruising--Sydney nova scotia--Charlottetown PEI--Cruising the Saguenay river--Quebec city--Cruising--Halifax nova scotia--cruising--Cape liberty. The Embarkation and disembarkation was very good for so many people. The ship itself is still in very good order,we were early ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We had a wonderful cruise on the Explorer of the Seas 24th. April until 4th. May from Newark to Bermuda, St. Maarten, St. Thomas and Puerto Rico. The ship was wonderful we had read various repors before we went about it looking tired. This is definitely not the case. We had a ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Canada
Good cruise with good stops. New England and Canada is well worth seeing and highly recommended. We flew to Newark and was a bit disappointed at first but it has good link with Newark retail park which is excellent. Boston was fabulous and the people in Canada were ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Canada
The terminal in New Jersey is a building site at present so most unwelcoming. The ship now looks dated especially all the iron around the balcony.We sailed to Canada but why the ship goes to Sydney I don't know. A complete waste of time, with hardly anything to see or do ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
This was my first cruise although my wife had been on about 4 before, and highly recommended the experience. Overall the experience was very enjoyable, the cabin was a good size with a decent sitting area and a lovely balcony. For my first cruise I was glad we went ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We sailed from Cape Liberty on 30 Nov 2008. It was a bit of a mission to get to cruise terminal with a long queue of traffic on the only approach road. Once on board we were warmly greeted and shown the way to our cabin. The ship was in the condition ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Bermuda
We sailed in Novermber 2007 on the R>C>I Ship Explorer of the seas from Newark New Jersey to Bermuda and Boston.It was good flight to Newark and nice stay ina Hilton Hotel on the Airport.Unfortunately Hurricane Eric had delayed the arrival of the ship and well over 3000 people had to ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
HI My name is Graham, and my wife is Sandra, we had a wonderful cruise to the caribbean in november on the explorer of the seas with royal caribbean and had a great time as we always do on these ships. we had a balcony cabin (we like to relax ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Just back from a 12 day Christmas/New Year cruise on the Explorer of the Seas. The cruise departed from Newark so we knew it was going to be cold and rough for the first and last couple of days - it was certainly both ! Embarkation was slow due to long ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We travelled as a whole family; My mother, father, sister plus 6 kids 13-21, my brother's daughter 26 and me and my partner (12 in total) This is a great ship for families where the ages of your kids are fairly close together, It is also great for adults but we did ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Boarding the ship at Newark was a shambles and a bit like a cattle market? The ship was beautiful and our stateroom comfortable, the food was generally good and plentiful but overall we found this Christmas and New Year cruise to be disappointing. Christmas day was hardly celebrated, dinner that evening ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Christmas on the Explorer, Ho Ho Ho! Just returned from the festive RCL Explorer of the Seas 12 night cruise from New York to Caribbean. After the normal chaotic and totally poor check at Bayonne as well as the 2 hr wait in a taxi waiting to get to the actual checkin ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Hi to you all, I'm going on the Explorer of the Seas in April 09, and have just received an E-mail from RCC that I cannot expect a refund for not calling at Tortola ( this island has been removed from the cruise) and because I booked this cruise in 2007 ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
THIS IS NOT ABOUT THE CRUISE HOLIDAY BUT PREPARATION BEFORE WE GO. I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO ACCESS THE ESTA WEBSITE TO GET MY VISA ON LINE BUT NO JOY BEEN TRYING EVERY DAY FOR A WEEK NOW I AM WORRIED THAT WE CANT FLIGHT WITHOUT ONE AS IT IS ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Just back from RC cruise to Caribbean had a fantanstic time. Everything was timed precisely flights, buses etc. Flight was to New Jersey stayed at Sheraton Hotel which was fab. Can go to new york via train from Airport which was easy enough. Drinks on board ranged ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
i have found out from this site that RC have cancelled one of the islands travelling on april 5th, i have complained to thomas cook who i booked with and are arguing with me saying they never recieved any letters from RC, RC are saying sent them and have sent me ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Hi I pity anyone who is booked to go on the Explorer of the Seas soon. I've just returned from the Caribbean on February 14th. I knew that we were not going to Tortolla already because of some problem with the docking. Our flight from Heathrow was smooth and uneventful ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
As seasoned travellers to the caribbean, this was our first cruise, a new experience for my 50th birthday from my husband. We wanted to sail out of New York so we could see the Big Apple as well as cruise. As we boarded the ship after a very swift embarkment ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
My wife and I have just returned from a caribbean cruise aboard the "Explorer of the Seas". It seemed a long time from leaving home to boarding the ship at Bayonne terminal in New Jersey. I suppose over 3000 people boarding the ship in the space of a few hours ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
my wife and I (sound like royalty don't I ) have left the finest holiday we have ever had on board the explorer of the seas ,we had a junior suite it was the best cabin and we got it for the price of a balcony. we sailed to the caribbean . We ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Another excellent cruise from RCI. We love to cruise from Miami normally but wanted to see New York so took this cruise. We booked cruise only about a year in advance and got a brilliant deal (shame RCI took Tortola from the itinerary making the return trip 3 sea days instead ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We have just returned from a 12 night cruise on Explorer of the Seas from Newark, New York to the Caribbean. This holiday was booked 18 months prior to travelling folllowing a fantastic holiday on Navigator of the Seas. Our friends and first time cruisers came with us following ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
This was a 9 night cruise with 4 ports of call in the carribean Porto Rico, San Juan, St Thomas, Dom Rep and Labadee Haiti. We embarked from Cape Liberty New York and to be honest this would have really put be off cruising if this had been my first ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
RCL have no need to hire Cyber Cheerleaders They are just the best. We have sailed with them twice now and have no complaints whatsoever - and infact we are going again at Christmas and the New Year. The food was very good - plenty of choice and the waiters could ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
My wife and I boarded the Explorer of the Seas at Bayonne, New York on March 15th, we were celebrating our silver wedding anniversary, we took the opportunity to see New York so spent a few days there first which was a perfect, very cold but worth it. Good tip to ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Just returned from a fantastic holiday on the EOS. Cabin - we had a junior suite and were really pleased with it. It felt light and airy and had lots of storage space - the walk in wardrobe was excellent and we had more than enough storage space ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Stayed 1night at the Marriott Newark pre cruise - good hotel with a fantastic system of complimentary bus networks - spent the evening at the nearby outlet mall Jersey Gardens. Also very easy to get into Manhattan with the PATH train for $1.75 that runs 24/7 from Newark Penn Station. ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We have just returned from a cruise to the Carribean and we had a very ejoyable holiday. The holiday was with the Royal Carribean and the ship was the Explorer of the Seas and everything was excellent. The staff were very friendly and couldnt do enough to ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We have just returned from a cruise to the Carribean and we had a very ejoyable holiday. The holiday was with the Royal Carribean and the ship was the Explorer of the Seas and everything was excellent. The staff were very friendly and couldnt do enough to ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We have just returned from a cruise to the Carribean and we had a very ejoyable holiday. The holiday was with the Royal Carribean and the ship was the Explorer of the Seas and everything was excellent. The staff were very friendly and couldnt do enough to ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
we have just arrived back from our 12 night southern caribbean cruise on explorer of the seas after staying on in new york afterwards. I cannot fault the cruise ship in any way very clean and comfortable cabins plenty of storage space and roomy for 2 people , we was ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
From beginning to end the cruise was totally fantastic. The service in all areas was spot on. Our cabin steward - a lady from Trinidad was always happy and chatty. Our table waiter (Edwardo) at the Columbus restaurant was lovely and nothing was too much trouble. The pool areas were a little ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We did this same cruise in January last year so had a direct comparison. This time there were 8 family members with us. Firstly I think the state rooms are in desperate need of refurbishing ours was tired with stained carpet and peeling paint on the balcony. The stateroom attendant obviously had ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We sailed from Port Liberty NYC and were concerned about the congestion previously mentioned in these reviews. It was easy not too bad we arrived at 1300 and had only about 30 minutes total queuing. It was an excellent cruise. Bad things first, the chavs on board unfortunately most were English, we are ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We enjoyed a 12 day cruise on RCI Explorer of the Seas, returning on18th April 2009. We flew into JFK and had a 2 hour wait through customs, missed the coach to the hotel and had to catch the mini train, loaded with all the luggage, to an area to phone ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Preamble: We arrived at JFK on 02/04/09 so as to spend a few days in NY before this cruise, our very first with RCI. We had to queue for 2 1/2 hours to be cleared through security - not a good start! I'm a great believer in the need for security ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
WOW WHAT A HOLIDAY WE HAVE JUST HAD.CRUISING AROUND THE CARIBBEAN ON THE EXPLORER OF THE SEAS AND EVEN THOUGH WE ENCOUNTERED THE ODD GRIZZLE I WOULD DEFINATELY GO AGAIN.FROM START TO FINISH JUST ONE AMAZING FEELING TO THE NEXT.STARTED OF WITH A SEVEN AND A HALF HR FLIGHT.NOT TO BAD ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Spent time in New York before the cruise at Hilton Garden Inn - recommended, good location, friendly staff, nice rooms & not over priced (like some NY hotels) Ended the stay at the Westin, Times Sq which i wouldn't recommend unless you get a good deal - overpriced, unfriendly and impersonal, ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We left New York on a beautiful sunny day and arrived in the Caribbean 2 days later. The ship was out of this world and staff lovey. Each island had its own individuality and was great fun to explore but my favourites were Barbados and Antiqua although StMarteen was great fun ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
This was our 3rd cruise with Royal Caribbean , the previous 2 having been in the Med, so we had reasonable expectations of the brand. Boarding: Boarding in Bayonne was fairly painless, although our taxi driver told us the queues were normally much longer. The problem seems to be that there ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Just returned from a cruise from Bayonne N.Jersey to the Caribbean islands on "The Explorer of the Seas". I think the credit crunch has really hit the Royal Caribbean Line (RCL). The port itself was an absolute disgrace, The check in was a a farce, which reduced some families children to tears ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Having cruised with Royal Caribbean on Navigator, Independence and Legend we decided to spend Christmas 2008 and the New year on their ship Explorer. Our first two trips were in a junior suite (nice to have a bath tub) but the cost of the Christmas holiday required us to settle on ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We are new to cruising and didn't know what to expect! What an experience! Everything about the cruise lived up to expectations and was perfectly described in the brochure. We experienced 6 Caribbean Islands and were enchanted in particular by Antigua. The poor exchange rate made the ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We have been on many cruises but this was our first time with Royal Caribbean. We have allways loved the cruising experience, especially the friendly staff, food & entertainment on board. The ship itself was stunning & had plenty of space even though it had to cater for thousands of passengers. However ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
We sailed from New York on the 1st February. Quite some time before sailing we had been advised that the visit to Tortola was cancelled due to lack of port facilities but as soon as we had boarded we were advised that Puerto Rico was also omitted because of damage to ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Gemma, I am not sure if this is what you want as it is very negative towards Royal Caribbean: *Post note: Even before the cruise started, one Island (Tortola) was removed from the itinerary and things did not get any better when we arrived in New Jersey. On the start day of ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
As the Cruise was for our Wedding anniversary, it would have been nice to sit together on the plane, going and returning, bearing in mind that the total travelling was the best part of 2 days?. The flights were booked with the cruise by Royal Caribbean. At the time we were ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
Overall we had a lovely holiday. We sailed around the caribbean on the Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas. It was our first cruise and although I suffered terribly from sea sickness on the first 3 days and the last day, once I had recovered from that it was ...More
Royal Caribbean Cruises,
Explorer of the Seas,
Caribbean
as a well travelled cruiser i was most pleasantly surprised by The Explorer,The formal restaurants were all of exceptional quality and as we were seated at large tables we met the most fascinating people from all walks of life and several nationalities.we still keep in touch with several of them.I can`t ...More