Explorer of the Seas, Royal Caribbean May 2022

(9 Reviews)

Cynthia Miller

Bessemer, AL
OCEAN & RIVER CRUISES AND ALL INCLUSIVE RESORTS

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Entrance to the Star Lounge on Explorer

The ABC Islands itinerary is one of the best Caribbean itineraries. This cruise took place in May 2022. However, due to covid Bonaire was skipped and we went to Georgetown, Grand Cayman, then onto Aruba to Curacao. 


Restaurants on board: Izumi, Chops Grille, Johnny Rockets, Giovanni's Table, Chef's Table and Windjammer Cafe (buffet) and the main dining room. 


The sushi at Izumi's is amazing. I had a dinner of Crispy Chicken Kara, Izumi Ryu Futomaki Roll, and Green Tea Ice Cream. What a meal! 


You also cannot beat a free breakfast at Johnny Rockets. Oh, and the milkshakes are really good. 


However, my favorite milkshake was at Ben & Jerry's! The ice cream there is so much better than you will find anywhere else on the ship. The milkshake is a small extra cost though.


The water around Aruba was amazing! There are more than 40 beautiful white and beaches on Aruba. This is definitely the island for beach day! 


Curacao is a very colorful island. It has pastel-colored colonial architecture, and Blue Bay is a popular dive site. 


Overall, I loved the smaller feel of the Explorer of the Seas. I never felt there was a lack of things to do.


 


 

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