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Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship Tour🥈Expert Creator
👫 Best for GroupCaribbean · Winter · 8 nightsFrom MiamiVeteran Cruiser

Source: Our analysis of the creator's lived experience, based on what they said in this video.

Creator's Key Takeaways

we just recently got off the Explorer Of The Seas out to Aruba Bonaire and Curacao

we were cruising with friends who were newbies and we really wanted them to have the best experience

we were kind of sad that the ship wasn't Amplified it was still in good condition overall though

we just love the food look at those pancakes oh my God

Creator's Tips & Advice

Book the sea cow snorkel excursion in Bonaire, it's highly rated.
Try Izumi for specialty dining, especially if you have dietary restrictions.
Visit the Palm Beach area in Aruba for Dutch pancakes and swimming.

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Security processSecurity was relaxed and efficient, no issues with alcohol checks.
Dining with dietary restrictionsGluten-free options available at main dining room and Izumi, but limited at Windjammer.

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat is the embarkation process like on Explorer of the Seas?
QWhat are the food options on the ship?
QWhat activities and entertainment are available?
QWhat are the ports like in Aruba, Bonaire, and Curacao?

Topics Covered

Dining Specialty4½ Happy BaconService Crew3½ Happy BaconEmbarkation3½ Happy BaconShip Condition1½ Happy BaconPool Deck1 Sad BaconDining Buffet2 Happy BaconCabin Interior2½ Happy BaconEntertainment Activities4 Happy Bacon

Port Highlights

Aruba4 Happy Bacon
Bonaire4 Happy Bacon
Top: sea cow snorkel Excursion
Curacao3½ Happy Bacon
Top: Curacao Distillery tour
How to read the Trip Bacon Score
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Meh — no strong opinion either way

Scale: 0–5 strips in half-step increments. 0 = “meh”, 5 = “bacon bliss”. Aggregated from creator-review sentiment, weighted by channel expertise.

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YouTube Video Description

Explorer OTS Ship tour & review to cover Embarkation process, The Ship, Food, Activities & Entertainment and the Ports we visited. We recently went on the Explorer of the Seas on an 8-Day cruise out of Miami to Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao and we'd love to share our experiences with you. Like & Subscribe for cotinuous cruise content! We have the Carnival Celebration in Feb 2023 and also the Ovation OTS out to Alaska in May 2023 and we can't wait to share those with you! For our Full Explorer OTS Vlog visit here: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL4CSpWl_uRa5oxtg3LCyTszvkY1NzpTiG Sea Cow Snorkeling Excursion: https://www.viator.com/tours/Kralendijk/Double-dip-snorkel-trip/d4309-109080P1 TOP RATED Reference: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Attractions-g147267-Activities-c42-Bonaire.html Susncape Curacao Resort: https://www.tripadvisor.ca/Hotel_Review-g147278-d254238-Reviews-Sunscape_Curacao_Resort_Spa_Casino-Willemstad_Curacao.html ___________________________________________________________________________ Music: Music from Uppbeat (free for Creators!): https://uppbeat.io/t/mood-maze/trendsetter License code: QOLCDHGVSHUZ8FGC https://uppbeat.io/t/soundroll/vacation-beat License code: KLSCOQVE9WFPKTF5 https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/ocean-cruise License code: HGBPDPOEPX21UNPS https://uppbeat.io/t/hartzmann/buoyant License code: AQOKKCGEOQBEVIYD https://uppbeat.io/t/swoop/success License code: JPITWZZD9YKXRNTZ #cruise #cruising #royalcaribbean #RCCL #la #hollywood #catalina #mexico #cruiseship #travel #cruiselife #vacation #ship #cruises #sea #royalcaribbean #travelgram #cruiseaddict #instacruise #cruisevacation #cruiseships #cruisetravel #cruiseblogger #holiday #travelblogger #cruisetime #ocean #carnivalcruise #cruiser #navigatoroftheseas #trending #viral #boat #disneycruises #celebritycruise #caribbean #love #sunset #explore #adventure #msccruises #beach #harmonyoftheseas #summer #msc #oasisoftheseas #cruiseline #ncl #symphonyoftheseas #tourism #carnival #cruiselover #allureoftheseas #traveltheworld #wonderoftheseas #la #cruisenews #shiptour #navigatoroftheseas #iconoftheseas #excursions