Explorer of the Seas Review
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We cruised August 17-24 to Alaska on the Explorer, round trip from Seattle. We chose this ship because of the timing, price, the ports visited and the itinerary.
The Explorer was a beautiful ship and seemed to be trust the right size. I sailed on the Enchamentment of the Seas and the Carnival Ecstasy before and both were smaller. Yet I'm not sure I would want a larger ship like the Symphony of the Seas or the Norwegian Epic because of how long it must take to get on and off board with all those passengers.
The best thing about the ship itself was that there was something for everyone and that it catered to diverse tastes. We were never bored on our days at sea. The ice skating performance, dance show, and music performances were all great especially the musician in the British pub. If people want to just relax in a quiet spot and read a book by the ocean, you can do that as well.
Cabin Review
Interior
The cabin was relatively small with a bunk bed for the third person. It was comfortable though. The water pressure in the shower wasn't very good so I just ended up showering in the locker room after going to the pool. (the showers there were much better). The toilets were loud.