My Explora II Ship Tour: Hits, Misses & That Unusual Venue

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The creator provides a comprehensive tour of the Explora II, a luxury cruise ship operated by Explora Journeys. The review begins with an assessment of the exterior, noting a sleek, yachtlike design and generous outdoor deck space, though the creator observes a lack of a full promenade deck. The tour covers various deck levels, highlighting the sky bar, fitness areas, and four distinct swimming pool venues, including the adult only Helios pool. Inside, the creator praises the smart, luxurious interiors designed with a focus on hotel and yacht aesthetics. The video details a wide array of dining options, ranging from included restaurants like Field Rouge to specialty venues such as Sakura and the more expensive Anthology. Additional facilities discussed include the lounge and bar areas, a cigar lounge, an art gallery, and a thermal spa. A notable mention is made of the Nautilus Club, an unusual kids club for a luxury line. Finally, the creator reviews the various cabin categories, which they call homes at sea, ranging from ocean terraces to expansive residences with private plunge pools.
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I'm going to look at the ship's hits and misses based on my cruise on their newest ship, the 922 passenger 461 cabin Explorer 2.
One miss though for me, especially for a luxury ship, is there's no full prominard deck right around the ship.
I loved going there for lunch.
It's a great venue and a nice take on buffet style dining.
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