kmigrrrl Posted February 24, 2014 #176 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Jonathan, can you confirm if there were in fact 2 formal nights? Just trying to pack accordingly :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 24, 2014 Author #177 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Does royal Caribbean not give priority tendering to suite guests? Just wondering as we just got off breakaway yesterday and was given priority tendering at their island. Looking at the explorer for this summer and wondering difference in suite perks. Thanks Yes, Love2plan you will get priority tender tickets. We did not receive ny for Coco Cay as they use the large boats stored at the island. Jonathan Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I927 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 24, 2014 Author #178 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Jonathan, can you confirm if there were in fact 2 formal nights? Just trying to pack accordingly :) Hi Kmigrrrl, Yes there were two formal nights the second and sixth night of the 7-night Bahamas cruise. Jonathan Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I927 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luv2plan Posted February 24, 2014 #179 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks Jonathan. We only got priority tender one way also :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovetocruiserccl Posted February 24, 2014 #180 Share Posted February 24, 2014 Love your review. It was fantastic. We love the Explorer. Looking forward to reading more of your reviews. Sent from my SM-N900V using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 25, 2014 Author #181 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Love your review. It was fantastic. We love the Explorer. Looking forward to reading more of your reviews. Sent from my SM-N900V using Forums mobile app Thank You Lovetocruiserccl, I will be posting pictures and a full review to this thread starting tomorrow. Jonathan Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I927 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 25, 2014 Author #182 Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) Goodbye Polar Vortex and New Jersey Muster Drill in the books let's get this Party Started! Follow that ship, the NCL Breakaway leads way to the tropics.. Buh-Bye Bayonne, Hello Bahamas - Explorer anchored off of Coco Cay To be Continued... Jonathan Edited February 25, 2014 by cruiserking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phish tales Posted February 25, 2014 #183 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thanks Jonathan. We only got priority tender one way also :) why would anyone (other than early shore excursions) need priority tender tickets. the island has been there a long time and will be there when you get there. enjoy your day. why rush ????????????????. every one is on the same cruise. just wait like everyone else.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mauibound25 Posted February 25, 2014 #184 Share Posted February 25, 2014 Thank You. It was a recurring rumor aboard the ship that Explorer would be heading to Asia. It seems like this would happen directly following her dry dock which I believe is slated for some time in early 2015. Jonathan My family is booked on the Feb. 26th, 2015 sailing to the Southern Caribbean.This rumor is making us very nervous, as we have seen info stating dry dock sometime in February. We are taking this cruise following our daughter's wedding on the 25th, and if the cruise is cancelled we will be scrambling for an alternative. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 25, 2014 Author #185 Share Posted February 25, 2014 My family is booked on the Feb. 26th, 2015 sailing to the Southern Caribbean.This rumor is making us very nervous, as we have seen info stating dry dock sometime in February. We are taking this cruise following our daughter's wedding on the 25th, and if the cruise is cancelled we will be scrambling for an alternative. Mauibound25, No one here knows for certain when the dry dock is. I can't imagine Royal Caribbean would sell a cruise and then cancel it for a dry dock unless it was a technical issue. I am sure they will complete the winter season in florida and have the refurb sometime in April or May, don't worry about it. Jonathan Sent from my SAMSUNG-SGH-I927 using Forums mobile app Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LookingForward2 Posted February 26, 2014 #186 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I will be posting pictures and a full review to this thread starting tomorrow. Jonathan I've waited to thank you until you returned....THANK YOU! I also loved your thoughts and writing style. I'm so glad you had a favorable cruise on RC. We are cruising Explorer next November when she leaves NJ to take her home in FL (for a while). It's a 14 night repo with an interesting itinerary. I'm glad to read that you will be posting your review with pictures on this thread. I will keep tuned in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 26, 2014 Author #187 Share Posted February 26, 2014 I've waited to thank you until you returned....THANK YOU! I also loved your thoughts and writing style. I'm so glad you had a favorable cruise on RC.We are cruising Explorer next November when she leaves NJ to take her home in FL (for a while). It's a 14 night repo with an interesting itinerary. I'm glad to read that you will be posting your review with pictures on this thread. I will keep tuned in. Thank You very much LookingForward for your kind comments, I really appreciate it. That's a great itinerary aboard Explorer with 7 port stops to some of our favorite islands like St. Maarten, Curacao and St. Lucia. How awesome to be aboard that gorgeous ship for two weeks, have a terrific voyage. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 26, 2014 Author #188 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Early morning on the Royal Promenade as Explorer steams South Cigar Bar where Alex offered friendly and helpful bar service A quiet nook of the Schooner Bar where Trivia bouts were king Beverages aplenty at Windjammer, off the top of my head, Lemonade - water and Iced Tea Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 26, 2014 Author #189 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Suite Perk breakfasts at Portofino were a big Wow Cabin corridor window boxes reflect New York's rich history Quintessential sea day, calm seas and warm sun glow along the promenade deck Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
szdiver Posted February 26, 2014 #190 Share Posted February 26, 2014 what a wonderful review - thank you so much for the descriptions and photos....we will be on Explorer in September and look forward to it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 26, 2014 Author #191 Share Posted February 26, 2014 what a wonderful review - thank you so much for the descriptions and photos....we will be on Explorer in September and look forward to it Thank You so much Sandy, it was my pleasure. You will adore Explorer she is a special ship. Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 26, 2014 Author #192 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hogsmeade Village with clouds that look curiously like broomstick trails Smooth ride from London, time for my Potions Class with Severus Snape Off to see the Wizards... Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DianeMMHH Posted February 26, 2014 #193 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi Jonathan, It was a pleasure to meet you and your wife. I enjoyed reading this and it brought me back to the beautiful cruise we just experienced. Our 10 year old granddaughter called yesterday and asked if she can come with us on the October cruise! She is really missing the ship! Your comments on the Explorer make me happy and I am glad to welcome you to the ranks of the Royal Cheerleaders! Hope to cruise with you again in the future! Diane Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 26, 2014 Author #194 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Hi Jonathan, It was a pleasure to meet you and your wife. I enjoyed reading this and it brought me back to the beautiful cruise we just experienced. Our 10 year old granddaughter called yesterday and asked if she can come with us on the October cruise! She is really missing the ship! Your comments on the Explorer make me happy and I am glad to welcome you to the ranks of the Royal Cheerleaders! Hope to cruise with you again in the future! Diane Thank You very much Diane. It was a pleasure to meet you and your husband Steve as well. We are happy to be Royal Cheerleaders and will be spreading the word about this great line, give me a R, give me and O, give me Y-A-L -Royal, Royal Caribbean! Jonathan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 26, 2014 Author #195 Share Posted February 26, 2014 (edited) New Harry Potter themed area Diagon Alley gets finishing touches for June 2014 debut A who's who of Hollywood stayed here, Bogart, Bacall, Sinatra, the Marx Bros - Joni Mitchell penned They Paved Hollywood and Put Up a Parking Lot an ode to it. A replica sits mysteriously at Universal Studios - Orlando, Florida Any minute Robert Redford will come barreling out of this door escaping armed thugs from The Sting Universal Studios and Islands of Adventure was a blast. Jonathan Edited February 26, 2014 by cruiserking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmpressofPurple Posted February 26, 2014 #196 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Loving the photos, thanks for sharing! Can't wait to get on Explorer in less than four weeks!!!:D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnGaltny Posted February 26, 2014 #197 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Nice job on the review. Explorer is my favorite ship of all I've been on and we'll be back on her in May. Explorer + NO airport = Bliss. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welovetokruze Posted February 26, 2014 #198 Share Posted February 26, 2014 What can you tell us about the cruise director and activites manager? I believe we are on the last sailing before Leigh and Erky return, but know nothing about this guy... Erky posted that he is coming back early, about 2 weeks if I remember correctly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maggie416 Posted February 26, 2014 #199 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Jonathan, Even Harry Potter pictures!!!!!! Awesome, I am the biggest Harry Potter fan ever! My husband was always embarrassed when we went to the theater to see the movies because as he said I acted crazier than the kids!!!! Thank you for these and please keep the ship pics coming! 13 more days!!!! Praying for no snow storms that day so we will have a stress free drive from Ct. To NJ, even tho will be taking a car service. Marguerite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruiserking Posted February 27, 2014 Author #200 Share Posted February 27, 2014 (edited) Nice job on the review. Explorer is my favorite ship of all I've been on and we'll be back on her in May. Explorer + NO airport = Bliss. Thank You John. Agree one hundred percent, perpetual state of bliss aboard the Explorer, adore this ship. Loving the photos, thanks for sharing! Can't wait to get on Explorer in less than four weeks!! Thank You Empress. Jonathan,Even Harry Potter pictures!!!!!! Awesome, I am the biggest Harry Potter fan ever! My husband was always embarrassed when we went to the theater to see the movies because as he said I acted crazier than the kids!!!! Thank you for these and please keep the ship pics coming! 13 more days!!!! Praying for no snow storms that day so we will have a stress free drive from Ct. To NJ, even tho will be taking a car service. Marguerite Thank You Maggie. Have you been to Universal Studios in Orlando? If not book the shuttle excursion through Royal Caribbean and visit Islands of Adventure and have some Butter Beer, I think this is the most exquisite beverage I've ever tasted. :D Plenty of chairs at the pool deck early morning in Nassau, Bahamas Jonathan Edited February 27, 2014 by cruiserking Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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