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born2cruise
Just Boarded
Member # 1620

posted 11-06-2000 10:55 PM

Hi fellow cruisers. Just back from the Explorer's first cruise out of Miami, and it was wonderful. The ship is truly spectacular. It must be seen to be appreciated, as words and pictures can't do it justice. The activity & entertainment is such that everyone has something to do. The ship was not totally sold out, intentionally I was told, but even with over 2800 people on board I never felt crowded. To give you an idea of how much I liked it, I'm going to book the maiden voyage of the next sister ship, Adventure Of The Seas, on 11-18-01. Now I know...bigger is better.

Bon Voyage!!!

Posts: 8 | From: Longview, Texas, USA | Registered: Oct 2000 | IP: Logged

Steve Read (sread)
First Class Passenger
Member # 788

posted 11-07-2000 04:49 AM

Sounds superb!!!
Did you try the various dining options? Just what DO they do in that TV studio/ice rink? And what are the extra costs like on board (drinks etc)?

Posts: 926 | From: Locksbottom, Kent, England | Registered: Jul 99 | IP: Logged

Malcolm @ cruisepage
Cruise Director
Member # 301

posted 11-07-2000 06:34 AM

Great! Maybe you would like to write a full review for the 'review' section

What is the little 'house' on the rear-top deck? I could see this at Southampton.

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lillian
First Class Passenger
Member # 669

posted 11-07-2000 11:02 AM

Glad you enjoyed your cruise.

Did you get a chance to visit the ice skaking rink. If you did your comments would be appreciated.

Posts: 95 | From: Hamilton, Ontario, Canada | Registered: Jul 99 | IP: Logged

seatrial
First Class Passenger
Member # 1658

posted 11-07-2000 01:23 PM

born2cruise,

I am booked to sail on Explorer in March. This will be the first time I have ever been on a modern vessel. I have previously sailed on ships like the Norway and Rembrandt more for their historical significance. Needless to say I am excited to see the Explorer of the Seas which I hear is really a marvel of naval engineering. What did you think of the dining rooms? It is my understanding that the dining rooms on Explorer do not have the large chandelier found on the Voyager? Is this true? Does Explorer have the conical shaped glass structure near the main pools to let light into the promenade as on Voyager? Did you visit the science lab? I could literally ask you a hundred questions, but I know that you don't have time to answer them. Thanks for any info you have and if you write a detailed review could you post and let us know where it is on the web.

Thanks

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Darlene
First Class Passenger
Member # 112

posted 11-07-2000 09:52 PM

Like eveyone else, I have a number of questions. If you write a review, could you please include information about the staterooms. Thanks in advance for any information you can provide.

Posts: 61 | From: Canada | Registered: Sep 99 | IP: Logged

joe at travelpage
Administrator
Member # 622

posted 11-07-2000 09:57 PM

If you'd like to share your review with us (this goes for anyone else as well), just complete the form at http://www.cruiseserver.net/travelpage/yourfav/yf_cruise_form.asp

Thanks,

Joe at TravelPage.com

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AngieBCruisin
First Class Passenger
Member # 1369

posted 11-08-2000 01:08 AM

SeaTrial-The Explorer does not have the chandelier in the dining room like the Voyager does.

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born2cruise
Just Boarded
Member # 1620

posted 11-14-2000 01:56 AM

Sorry to leave y'all hangin with so many questions, but I had to get back on the road (I drive a truck cross-country) to pay for all our adventures. I'll do a review per Joe's request, and hope that will suffice. Gr8 ship, gr8 cruise with something for everyone's desires.
Bon Voyage!!

Posts: 8 | From: Longview, Texas, USA | Registered: Oct 2000 | IP: Logged

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