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1-10 of 12 Barcelona Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas Cruise Reviews
Review for a Europe - British Isles & Western Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
padilla_rose
2-5 Cruises • Age 40s
We took the ship and we enjoyed it. Staff was helpful, tons of activities on board and great variety of entertaiment.
The main restaurant was great, not "awesome", but the buffet was extraordinary. We didn't bother buying the beverages package, we just paid for our beverages at the end, buying the beverages pack would have costed us more and we had a lot of shots, haha. I think the cruise ...
Read MoreSail Date: May 2019
Cabin Type: Spacious Ocean View
Review for a Middle East Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
F6969
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
We have been "Loyal to Royal" for over 20 years. This was the worst cruise of our life.
Cruise Director poor at best. When describing Suez Canal all that was said was " sand and more sand, lots of sand". Would have been nice to have commentary while transiting canal but we got nothing. Our toilet kept flushing on its own every night except the last 3 nights. Overflowed once. Food in dining ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2015
Cabin Type: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Review for a Mediterranean Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
53sunset
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
We had a great time on the Explorer of the Seas. Our balcony cabin was spacious and kept very clean, the staff always had a smile on their face and couldn't do enough to make our stay an enjoyable one. There was a terrific band call Top Notch in the Star Lounge that played great music each night. We enjoyed the both the quality and variety of the food in the main dining room.
The only ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2015
Review for a World Cruise Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
giorgo49
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
Occupied level 9 Cabin with veranda. Cruise commenced Barcelona with various brief stops and concluded in Fremantle Australia.
Pros
1. Cabin well appointed serviced by excellent staff.
2. Excellent wait staff in dining rooms.
Cons
1. Embarkation took over 3 hours. Disembarkation was reasonable.
2. Emergency drill was so inept that only those on the bridge had any chance od ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2015
Cabin Type: Superior Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Review for a Middle East Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
KATE PERTH
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
It has been on my bucket list for years to sail thru the Suez Canal and my husband and I decided to book on Explorer of the Seas sailing from Barcelona.
Embarkation was fairly swift and our balcony cabin was excellent. It was kept very clean & tidy by our Cabin Steward (Jose).
We opted for My Time Dining and had no problems booking our desired time for dinner in the dining room. We ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2015
Cabin Type: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Review for a Trans-Ocean Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
npezdek
6-10 Cruises • Age 70s
(1) Impossible to communicate with the home office in Miami. Very poor customer service.
(2) Check in at the port in Barcelona took forever. RCL's employee was letting all Platinum and above members through, while keeping the line for the Gold members at a standstill. It was faster going through the line for people who were not Crown and Anchor members at all.
(3) The balcony was covered ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2015
Cabin Type: Superior Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Review for a Europe - All Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
lostinparadise999
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
One can see why RCL has a lot of loyal cruisers...lots of glitz and fun atmosphere. It appears the Diamond cruisers privilege include unlimited free alcohol from 5 pm to 8:30 pm. Many of the Diamond cruisers could be easily identified. It appears non Diamond cruisers are paying for the alcohol for the Diamond holders. There are extra charges for many things (galley tour, sushi, arts and crafts, ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2015
Cabin Type: Promenade Stateroom
Review for a Middle East Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
jaxgang
10+ Cruises • Age 80s
THIS cruise was certainly a weird one, perhaps memorable more for the things that went wrong than right.
It was our first run-out with Royal Caribbean (although our 13th cruise in all) unimaginatively entitled “14-night Suez Canal Cruise on Explorer of the Seas” from October 9 to 23, 2015.
What first made it attractive to us was the visit to Israel and an excursion to Jerusalem, a trip down ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2015
Cabin Type: Superior Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Review for a Trans-Ocean Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
CJSANDFS
10+ Cruises • Age 70s
I joined this cruise in Barcelona and spent the night before embarkation at the Barcelona Airport Hotel. Excellent value for money with breakfast, transfers from the airport and to the port included. Nice room and good restaurant.
Now for the cruise, my first ever with Royal Caribbean and possibly my last.
Explorer of the Seas is a lovely ship, but unless you are into outdoor activities, ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2015
Cabin Type: Deluxe Oceanview Stateroom with Balcony
Review for a Middle East Cruise on Explorer of the Seas
cruise 429
10+ Cruises • Age 60s
Positives
Friendly and on the whole, helpful staff
No corkage fee for any wine you bring to the restaurant.
Very spacious room, (But we paid a premium for a Junior Suite)
Very generous shipboard credit given in lieu of not being able to stop at a port due to security reasons.
I have to say Royal Caribbean was not for me.
I am used to, and prefer Cunard.
I found there was ...
Read MoreSail Date: October 2015
Cabin Type: Junior Suite
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