any news on explorer?

Hi, I'm just wondering if there is any news or new pictures of explorer since the refit. I believe the 1st sailing from Southampton is 24th April so just a few days away. Will she be on her way over to the UK now?

Marine Traffic Map

Still in Cadiz according to Marine Traffic.

RCCL have stopped people posting photos until it's finished I think, but if you're on Instagram you can do a search on there and there are a couple of external photos showing the new deck 12 cabins at the front. I'll be eagerly awaiting the first post dry dock reviews once she's back up and running.

It will probably stay for a couple more days then. I gathered that regarding the pictures on dry dock daves thread when all the pictures disappeared. We are on explorer in august so it should still look brand new.

I'm boarding on Friday so will try and post as many pics as I can :)

Thanks nickc, looking forward to seeing them. :)

Waiting for the rest of the itinerary to come out for April/16........onward

She leaves Cadiz later today, (Monday 20th) next stop Southampton.

There are many pictuers on instagram - here's one of the newly painted pool deck

More pictures here

Does anybody else think the new Deck 12 Cabins look some what ridiculous on the top of the ship. I just think it makes her look ugly!

Does anybody else think the new Deck 12 Cabins look some what ridiculous on the top of the ship. I just think it makes her look ugly!

Yes, I prefer the original look of the forward part of the ship.

I notice a new (in this picture) third 'white ball', those ones are I think used for satellite and navigation systems. Can we expect some improvements on onboard communication (higher speed internet?).

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On explorer in June. Getting very excited only 70 more days to go.

I can't wait to start seeing reviews and photos.

I've been looking at Marine Traffic all morning!

Every time the blue arrow moves a little more, I get a bit more excited!

6 weeks tomorrow without my husband, cannot wait for him to get home :D

So excited for you. Thank Dave for his efforts can't wait to see them in 69 days! !

Lets hope they have finished the work this time after the fiasco with Oasis.

Will be on Explorer for the 23rd and 26th May 2015 sailings. Will try to post some pics.

Yes, I prefer the original look of the forward part of the ship.

Agreed ... that new addition really looks ugly on the ships its been added to ... looks like a big flying saucer landed on the bridge.

What type of cabins are those?

Agreed ... that new addition really looks ugly on the ships its been added to ... looks like a big flying saucer landed on the bridge.

 

What type of cabins are those?

The forward facing staterooms are Panoramic (big window) Ocean View. The side facing staterooms are balconies.

The forward facing staterooms are Panoramic (big window) Ocean View. The side facing staterooms are balconies.

I bet theres alotta creaking up there when the ship is rockin and rollin!

Did they extend the elevator shaft to that new deck or will the pax have to go up a flight of stairs ?

I bet theres alotta creaking up there when the ship is rockin and rollin!

 

Did they extend the elevator shaft to that new deck?

Not 100% sure, but I thought the forward elevators already went up to deck 12.

Not 100% sure, but I thought the forward elevators already went up to deck 12.

oh, ok I didn't realize there was already a level there ... tryin to think back to when we were on Explorer and up there .. I just remember the Peek-A-Boo bridge .. .but that's a deck lower, right ?

They do. Was always stairs up to St Tropez, which looks like it is now on top of those cabins

oh, ok I didn't realize there was already a level there ... tryin to think back to when we were on Explorer and up there .. I just remember the Peek-A-Boo bridge .. .but that's a deck lower, right ?

Yes, peek-a-boo bridge is on deck 11, right in front of the fitness center.

Yes, peek-a-boo bridge is on deck 11, right in front of the fitness center.

Yes .. I think I may have walked by that ... once ... :D

They do. Was always stairs up to St Tropez, which looks like it is now on top of those cabins

OK I know im gonna sound stupid here, but what is San Tropez?