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We Took a Cruise on a Royal Caribbean Ship Built in the 1990s - Was it as good as a New Ship?

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👁️ 183K views📅 2 years ago⏱️ 22:57
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Creator's Key Takeaways

we're on one of R Caribbean's older ships Explorer Of The Seas we always get asked which R Caribbean ship should I choose

the older ships have so many more windows which is really really nice it's something that missing on the bigger ships

this ship does have starlink internet but it's not as good as the new ships simply because the infrastructure inside the ship has not been updated

Creator's Tips & Advice

Take the stairs to burn calories from buffet eating
Consider older ships for better value and more intimate atmosphere
Be aware that internet may be patchy on older ships

🆕New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Older ships might be less clean or modernOlder ships have charm and are still in good condition, with real wood and glass
Less activities on older shipsOlder ships still have many features like ice skating, sports courts, and slides

Questions This Creator Answers

QAre older Royal Caribbean ships as good as new ships?
QWhat are the differences between older and newer cruise ships?
QWhich type of ship is better for different preferences?

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YouTube Video Description

Join us on Explorer of the Seas to discover if a cruise on a 1990s ship can stand the test of time! Head to https://squarespace.com/benanddavid to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code benanddavid Royal Caribbean Explorer of the Seas was built in 1998, so it's much older compared to newer Royal Caribbean ships. We take a look at things such as dining, features and entertainment and compare them to the latest modern cruise ships. Join us as we unravel the secrets of whether this seasoned gem can still hold its own against its modern counterparts, and if the allure of cruising on older ships remains as captivating as ever. This video is sponsored by Squarespace. ------------ ⭐ Show your support and get exclusive access to videos, a live zoom chat, postcards, your name on our videos, and more! Become a Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/benanddavid 🛒 Visit our Amazon shop for cruise must-haves (Affiliate link): https://www.amazon.com/shop/cruisewithbendavid 🚢 Book CHEAPER Shore Excursions with Viator (Affiliate link): https://www.viator.com/?pid=P00089568&mcid=42383&medium=link ▶️ Check out our Cruise Tips and News Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@InsideCruise 📧 Join our FREE email newsletter: http://bit.ly/3XuZdsy 📸 Follow us on Instagram!: https://www.instagram.com/cruisewithbenanddavid 📖 Find us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cruisewith ✉️ Contact us: ahoy@cruisewith.co.uk --- 00:00 Intro: Exploring the Evolution of Royal Caribbean Ships 00:30 Difference Between Old and New Royal Caribbean Ships: A Comprehensive Comparison 07:25 Destinations: Contrasting Ports on Royal Caribbean Ships 09:20 Entertainment on the Old Royal Caribbean Ships 11:00 Old vs. New Cabins on Royal Caribbean Ships 12:15 Dining Experiences 18:18 Facilities: A Detailed Look at Onboard Amenities 19:45 Internet on Older Royal Caribbean Ships 20:30 Comparing Royal Caribbean's Old vs. New Fleet 21:29 Who Chooses Older Royal Caribbean Ships?