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Full Ship Tour of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas with Advice You Should Know!

The Weekend Cruiser
The Weekend Cruiser
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πŸ‘οΈ 40K viewsπŸ“… 2 years ago⏱️ 44:14

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Editorial Summary

The creator provides a comprehensive walking tour of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas, a Voyager Class ship completed in 2000. The tour begins on Deck 3 and progresses through the various levels of the vessel, covering dining options, entertainment venues, and recreational facilities. The creator highlights specific locations such as the main dining rooms, the Studio B ice skating rink, the casino, and the Schooner bar. Detailed observations are made regarding the ship's layout, including the Royal Promenade, the Windjammer buffet, and the pool decks. The creator offers practical advice, such as avoiding cabins near Studio B to minimize noise and noting that the Windjammer layout on this specific ship is somewhat unconventional. The tour also explores specialized areas like the fitness center, the spa, the sports complex featuring a FlowRider and rock climbing wall, and the Diamond Club. The video concludes with a look at the ship's chapel and a summary of the vessel's current itinerary, noting its upcoming transition from European sailings to the Caribbean.

Written by TripBacon from this video's transcript.

How This Review Compares

This review's score for Explorer of the Seas
A Nibble
All-time creator consensus for Explorer of the Seas
A Nibble

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What This Creator Said
Creator RecommendsCabin / Ship TourπŸ₯ˆExpert Creator
πŸ‘Ά Best for Family (Young Kids)Mediterranean Β· Fall Β· 7 nightsVeteran Cruiser

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Creator's Key Takeaways

I've been our Navigator of the Thieves for sister ship many times because she was my home ship before Freedom of the Seas

I still cannot recommend my time dining I think that it is just so much easier to make sure that you have a set time on this sailing

Pro tip here if you're looking at a cabin that is on Deck 2 or deck 3 make sure that you are not beside of Studio B

this ship was completed in the year 2000 and so she's gonna hold about 3 300 passengers at Double occupancy

Creator's Tips & Advice

βœ“Avoid cabins near Studio B on Deck 2 or 3 due to noise
βœ“Use set dining times instead of my time dining for better schedule alignment
βœ“Arrive early at the Windjammer buffet to avoid crowds
βœ“Check the Cruise Compass for daily activities and schedules
βœ“Use the next Cruise office to book an Open Booking for future sailings

πŸ†•New to Cruising? This Creator Addresses:

Noise from nightclubs and studios affecting cabin sleep β€” Avoid cabins near Studio B on Deck 2 or 3
Difficulty getting seats in popular areas like pool deck β€” Arrive early or check less crowded sections like Deck 13
Understanding dining options and schedules β€” Use set dining times for better alignment with shows

Questions This Creator Answers

QWhat are the key features and areas of Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas?
QWhat tips should first-time cruisers know for this ship?
QHow does the ship compare to other Voyager-class vessels?

Topics Covered

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