5/25/2018 Embarkation restaurants open

[betsie2312]

Explorer of the Seas- What's the best place to eat on embarkation day?

[leaveitallbehind]

Windjammer Cafe buffet on deck 11 and Cafe Promenade on deck 5 are open on embarkation day for lunch. The Windjammer Cafe will be the most crowded but will have the best variety of selections. The Cafe Promenade is smaller and has less variety.

[betsie2312]

Thanks!

[tortoisegirl]

When we boarded in Seattle last Sept (pacific coastal), somehow we were able to eat lunch in the main dining room. We were among the first to board at 11am and they actually directed us there. No clue if it was a fluke, supposed to be only for b2b passengers, etc, but there were a good number of other folks there too. Now I'll definitely walk past and see if its an option, as I much prefer it.

 

Otherwise, I agree, I've only heard of cafe promenade and windjammer. You can check the handout they give you at check in and the cruise planner too though, as I've been reading here of some ships offering specialty dining on embarkation day lunch (although don't remember anything about Explorer specifically). Have a great cruise!