Explorer - how is she doing?

[Sea-shell]

Recent Explorer cruisers - how is she these days? Still as fresh as ever? We just booked a cruise for next January on Explorer and wondered if she is still as beautiful as we remember her in her inaugural year.

[nednrom]

Sea Shell, we were on Explorer January 9th. She does show some wear and tear in the cabins but that's to be expected. For example, in our cabin, there was a tear on the arm of the couch, and the carpet was stained in several areas. Outside on the pool deck, some of the pool chairs have broken straps and were pretty dirty. The public areas are spotless and still look great. I did hear that she is supposed to go to drydock later this year. Regardless, you'll have a great cruise!

[Blizzard54]

We sailed on her in October, she is in pertty good shape, I have seen much worse.

[ssatterly]

I hope she stays that way. I will be on her in Oct.....

[mortypro]

we were on the explorer 1/2/2005 and i agree a little wear in the cabins our rug but minor the rest of the ship FABULOUS

[2VaCruzers]

Good to hear the positive comments. We'll be on Explorer March 20th. Those of you who sailed recently..how were the shows? Who is the Capt?

[mortypro]

don't know who the captain was the cd was really good

must see is the ice show

the shows imo were very very good. i work in theatre & was so impressed with the staging & the cast really seemed to enjoy performing

[2VaCruzers]

Thanks Iris! We were on Navigator last year and were also impressed with the Ice show! We also loved the stages shows as well. Nice to know we've got equally wonderful shows to look forward to.!!

[mohavemommy]

I found out that she will be in drydock in September of this year.... all nice and good for us in November!

[nednrom]

Good to hear the positive comments. We'll be on Explorer March 20th. Those of you who sailed recently..how were the shows? Who is the Capt?

 

The Captain is Cpt Pedercini and seems very nice. The CD is Clodagh and is great and very engaging. The cruise ship shows are OK but we really enjoyed the headliner shows that were on and those change weekly/biweekly etc. Of course you shouldn't miss the ice show and the the quest game and the love and marriage game. We had 2 theme nights that were fun too..country/western night and 50/60/70's night. Hope this helps.

[2VaCruzers]

Thanks nednrom!! We enjoyed the ice show, Quest, and Love and Marriage games on Navigator and will definately see them again!!

[nednrom]

You're welcome Vacruiser, wish I could go with you but my boss has this thing about me doing some work...I don't understand it but I have to humor her to get paid!

 

 

Hope you have a great time.

[2VaCruzers]

Well...I work for a school system so I'm locked into going during spring breaks, summers (we have our pool in the back yard so I don't go in the summer) or xmas breaks. So far, we've opted for spring breaks.

[nednrom]

Well...I work for a school system so I'm locked into going during spring breaks, summers (we have our pool in the back yard so I don't go in the summer) or xmas breaks. So far, we've opted for spring breaks.

 

Sounds good, I'll take a cruise anytime over work. I'm lucky, my work schedule is pretty flexible and prefer to go in the winter time when it's too cold here.

[mohavemommy]

Wish I were going on her next week. :)

[mortypro]

Wish I were going on her next week. :)

 

 

after reading all the posts about the explorer we realized we missed so much

we had a fabulous time but would have been even more fabulous lol

you will have a wonderful time.

[mohavemommy]

I have noticed that her web cam does not work as well as it used to. It seems to go out more.