First World Problems on Explora Journeys and Explora 1 Cruises
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I think cigarette ash on the balcony. Now, the person next to us was smoking a bit, but I don't think they were in there.
There were two names on all the literature and there was one champagne glass.
They kept telling us two or three times, oh, uh, this is included in your fair. Oh, you didn't pay for this. It's included in your fair.
On the whole, we totally recommend this boat. It's great. You've seen the other videos. It's beautiful.
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Thinking of booking a luxury cruise with Explora Journeys? In this video, we highlight what went wrong on Explora I — not a disaster by any means, but a series of issues that surprised us given the price point and marketing. If you’re searching for an honest perspective on Explora Journeys, this video will help. 0:00 – Introduction: Sailing on Explora I 0:39 – First Impressions & Balcony Blip 2:05 – Previous Guest Info in the Cabin 2:55 – Champagne for 1? 3:40 – Missing Bottles, bags and pens🍽️ 5:08 – Sanitary Surplus 6:15 – Lugging luggage 7:26 – Forgotten Birthday 9:55 – Restaurant Reservations 11:33 – Anthology Explora 13:10 – Pre and Post Cruise Communications 15:00 - Would we go on Explora Journeys again? Our Explora I cruise review experience included a dirty balcony on arrival, and missing items such as water bottles, glasses, tote bags, and pens. We also noticed inconsistencies in service, with a couple of waiters being less than professional, and awkward communication around dining. Pre-cruise and post-cruise customer service with Explora Journeys also raised concerns, with slow or dismissive responses despite their promise of quick turnaround. While we enjoyed the overall service and atmosphere on board — the ship itself is stunning and most of the crew were excellent — these problems stood out. This isn’t a negative cruise review, but rather a look at the “first world problems” you might encounter when sailing on Explora Journeys Explora I. The aim is to give a balanced account so you know what to expect, what to watch out for, and how Explora compares to other luxury cruise lines. If you’re researching Explora I reviews, luxury cruise reviews, or Explora Journeys problems, this video shares our real experience at sea. Have you cruised with Explora yet? Let us know in the comments — we’d love to hear if you had similar experiences or a smoother sailing. #ExploraJourneys #Explora1 #exploraCruiseProblems #HonestCruiseReview