8 Reasons to NOT Book an Explora Journeys Cruise
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Explorer Journeys and Explorer One is the best ship that we've ever been on.
The entertainment is deliberately intimate. It think lounge singers, small live vocals, jazz, maybe some themed nights.
If you're traveling with kids who need a lot of entertainment, then Explorer might not be your first choice.
It is a luxury cruise line and probably one of the better luxury cruise lines, especially for value.
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Thinking about booking an Explora Journeys cruise? Before you spend luxury-level money, this video covers 8 honest reasons NOT to book Explora Journeys — unless you’re the type of traveller who truly fits their style. This is not a hit piece. It’s a fair, first-hand look at what Explora does brilliantly… and where it simply won’t meet expectations for certain travellers. We also have an Article on this on the website as well. https://bucketlistguides.com/8-reasons-not-to-book-an-explora-journeys-cruise-honest-review-after-sailing-explora-i/ 00:00 – Intro 00:44 – Why this video isn’t a “bash” 01:06 – Reason 1: Limited entertainment 02:28 – Reason 2: Lack of big-ship activities 03:15 – Reason 3: Travelling with active children 04:55 – Reason 4: lively party atmosphere 06:01 – Reason 5: Premium cost vs value 06:59 – Reason 6: No excursions 08:05 – Reason 7: Ship events and Activities. 09:04 – Reason 8: Don't need an amazing cabin 09:55 – Final thoughts 10:51 – What to watch next After sailing Explora I and then MSC Bellissima right afterward, the differences could not have been clearer — especially for entertainment, value, and overall atmosphere. In this video I break down the real reasons Explora might NOT be right for you, including: entertainment options very calm onboard atmosphere no big-ship activities suitability for families pricing vs value Explora Journeys is a beautiful product — but it’s definitely not for everyone. This video will help you decide whether it’s worth the price for your travel style. If you want balanced, honest luxury-cruise content (with no hype), feel free to check out my other Explora videos linked below. 🔗 Related Videos 🛳 First World Problems on Explora Journeys 🍽 Anthology Restaurant Review (Explora I) 🚬 Where to Smoke on Explora Journeys 🏖 Best Balcony Cabin on Explora I 🎭 Explora Entertainment – Full Examples 🛏 Full Explora I Cabin Tour #ExploraJourneys, #ExploraJourneysreview, #ExploraIreview, #Exploracruisereview, #IsExploraJourneysworthit, #Exploracruiseproblems, #ExploraJourneysissues, Exploracruisehonestreview, ReasonsnottobookExploraJourneys