Waltershipman

Excellent I was on the Sirena in 2020 when Covid hit and got back March 8. We were in a PH and enjoyed it actually enjoyed this R ship better than Vista as we found Vista had a feeling of being crowded.Our PH was lovely and felt big. We loved EJ when we sailed last October and have booked it again All the best to you and I enjoy your posts

In February while cruising on the vista, I did a comparison between ocean vista and Explorer journey. It's in the explorer journey Message board with comparison

Excellent If you are able in Santa Monica Chinois on Main is our favorite restaurant anywhere ENJOY and look forward to your posts

Happy sailing

ENJOY

Love you 2 cents actually right on

Enjoy your posts a lot

Just booked an 8 night carribean 2025 at good daily rate. Previously was on EJ last October at much higher daily rate. EJ offers superb product IMHO

We were on the celebrity solstice in the retreat Last year and enjoyed it very much. We had the option of going to all restaurants and all specialty. However, when we looked into the dining room, it was extremely crowded. We have just booked a caribbean cruise for next winter, returning to explore journeys which we loved Glad to hear from you and your experiences all my best

Ed I thought Vista felt crowded generally

Fantastic

AGREED although I might switch and place Med Yacht below Fil Rouge thanks

ABSOLUTELY

You will be happy thanks

It was me who mentioned Chinois on Main in Santa Monica our favorite for 40 plus years fir Asian fusion

You are truly correct

It is difficult to find post-COVID quality even at increased prices. And that's unfortunate. I hope that the pruce increases would result in maintaining quality but not necessarily so. My experiences on Explora Journeys the exception but at high prices

Absolutely correct. You a truly fortunate to travel as you do a true blessing

I think from my 40 plus years of cruising I have personally had food far better than O's current food offerings. Some were on Crystal Silver Sea maybe 12 years ago Azamara 9 years ago and the like

I trust Hanks opinions having sailed with him and agree Explora Journeys is best food at sea and compares to high end restaurants on land. Red Ginger and Polo were our favorites

Try Chinois on Main in Santa Monica California for best fusion I've ever have eaten. The mix is French Asian It's wonderful when in California

Yes Red Ginger sea bass was wonderful and lobster salad was tasty unique and lovely

Hank should never be assaulted by anyone he's my buddy and knows a lot. I however loved the specialty dining on board more than GDR however the difference that makes a hugh difference is having a waiter such as Hank has found to be served by each evening. We found such a server Jimmy but wush we had him more. We liked Ember and had shared table with a delightful couple with the man being a vibrant 90 year old and his wife. We had a great time and met up in Barbados for lobsters. Every meal/bite on Vista is neither succulent or excellent however food was certainly above adequate and many times enjoyed especially in specialty restaurants

Excellent thank you so very much as we are working on a possible new booking that may have more passengers than our cruise in October. Thank you for letting me know Enjoy

With your passenger count does the shop feel roomy and we're you able to dine freely at all venues Thank you