EXPLORA III Cruise Review | What’s Better After Sailing All Three Ships?
Miami PortPuerto Rico CountryCrystal Cruise LineExplora Journeys Cruise LineSan Juan PortExplora I Cruise ShipExplora III Cruise ShipExplora IV Cruise Ship
YouTube Description: What changed on EXPLORA III after I sailed on EXPLORA I and II? Join me on my seven-night Explora Journeys Caribbean cruise from Miami to San Juan, Puerto Rico, October 25–November 1, 2026. I take you from embarkation at PortMiami and meeting my Ocean Residence host to dinner at Sakura, coffee at Crema Café, and afternoon tea with live guitar. I also share what stood out at the new Shore Club on Deck 11 and what I liked about the redesigned Lobby Bar, even with just four seats at the bar. I went aboard with questions from fellow cruisers about dining reservations, pool seating and shade, Rolex appointments, and cigar smoke near the lounge. I share what I found on my sailing, how personalized crew service has improved across all three Explora ships, and why Regent Seven Seas and Crystal are still my personal benchmarks for that part of the experience. If you’re planning your first Explora Journeys cruise, I’ll also show you how I use my Journey Document and butler letter to get organized before boarding. I paid my own cruise fare, and EVORA Voyages sponsored this video. Product Links from this YouTube Products Presented: 📧 Have a question for Gary? Gary.Tilkin@GaryTilkin.com ▪️ Sterling Pacific Luggage 40LTi Titanium Carry-On Link: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=41986&awinaffid=3122033 🎒 Briggs & Riley Traveler’s Backpack Compact size with efficient organization for my travel essentials. https://www.briggs-riley.com/products/traveler-backpack 🗓️ Ikigai Cases — MagNano 7-day Case for Vitamin & Supplements High-quality metal cases that bring daily organization to a new level. https://ikigaicases.com/products/magnano-case 🎧 Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H100 Headphones Over-ear comfort, noise cancellation, and Bluetooth connectivity. https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en/us/headphones/beoplay-h100?variant=beoplay-h100-sunset-apricot ❤️ LOVE CRUISING? My YouTube Travel Channel is GaryTilkinReal shares cruise reviews, travel experiences, and practical tips to help you prepare with confidence and get more from your ultra-luxury cruise. 🤝PLEASE HELP ME WITH THE FOLLOWING 🔔 SUBSCRIBE On YouTube to GaryTilkinReal for more cruise and travel content! Related Video Content: 🎥 Explora Journeys Playlists: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5___wLdY-Iv46hLHgdCrNja3wMfHWI-F&si=ERodJvzyxjVvFDNN https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5___wLdY-Isq4pUJ3TF8QdnDoCPlT0Gn&si=vNZLCq8CDEOIIK8K ⭐ Cruise Review Playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5___wLdY-Isq4pUJ3TF8QdnDoCPlT0Gn&si=gO8pzILRHudQOKjd Sterling Pacific Ultra-Luxury Luggage Link: https://www.awin1.com/cread.php?awinmid=41986&awinaffid=3122033 🌴 SPECIAL CRUISE EVENT — JOIN ME ON EXPLORA IV! Join Gary Tilkin, Rexhell Cruise & Travel, and Joe Schwinger of EVORA Voyages for eight nights in the Caribbean! 📅 November 5–13, 2027 🚢 Ship: EXPLORA IV 📍 Route: Miami → San Juan, Puerto Rico 🎤 Enjoy cruise insights, featured speakers, and time together on board! 🔗 Learn more and send an inquiry: https://evoravoyages.com/Social-Meetup-GaryTilkin-RexhellTravel/ Hash Tags: #ExploraJourneys #ExploraIII #CruiseReview #UltraLuxuryCruise #CaribbeanCruise #GaryTilkinReal ⏱️ YouTube Video Timeline 0:00 EXPLORA III Review | What I Set Out to Learn 2:12 Pre-Cruise Prep and Travel Essentials 3:17 My Butler Introduction Letter 4:53 The Journey Document | Keeping Cruise Plans in One Place 7:36 My Three-Bag Cruise Packing Strategy 10:22 Why I Arrive a Day Early | Pre-Cruise Miami 12:50 EVORA Voyages and the EXPLORA IV Meetup 14:01 PortMiami Embarkation | Arrival, Check-In and Muster 17:14 First Look at My Cove Ocean Residence 18:14 Embarkation Lunch | Prime Rib at Emporium Marketplace 20:01 Meeting My Butler and Setting Up My Suite 21:14 Sakura and Marble & Co. | Extra Reservations 23:23 First Night | Sakura Dinner and the Show 25:44 Facebook Community Meetup 26:20 The Redesigned Lobby Bar | Piano, Seating and Noise 27:50 My Daily Routine | Fil Rouge, Spa and Pool 30:59 Explora Journeys vs. Regent | The Onboard Atmosphere 32:33 My Cruise Strategy | Manage It, Avoid It or Adjust Expectations 34:49 Onboard Shopping | Rolex and Cartier 35:52 Why I Contribute to the Crew Fund 37:02 Crema Café Tour | Coffee, Snacks and Outdoor Seating 38:45 Afternoon Tea with Live Guitar 39:34 Day Five Check-In | Cove Ocean Residence 8094 41:27 Personalized Crew Service | EXPLORA I, II and III 43:11 The Shore Club on Deck 11 44:12 Conservatory Pool | More Seating and Shade 45:26 Rolex Appointments | What to Know 46:33 The Cellar | Premium Wines by the Glass 47:26 Dining Reservations | Specialty Restaurants and Walk-Ins 50:27 Breakfast | Fil Rouge vs. Emporium Marketplace 51:01 Crema Café | The 6:30 AM Opening 51:19 Cigar Lounge | Where I Noticed Smoke 53:16 Lobby Bar Trade-Offs | Noise and Drink Service 54:41 How I Keep Small Issues from Spoiling a Cruise 57:37 Final Thoughts and Your Questions 59:00 Like, Comment or Subscribe 1:00:05 Join Me on EXPLORA IV