Boarding Day on One of Royal Caribbean's Oldest Ships | Explorer of the Seas Days 1-2

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🚢 Book your next cruise at the GUARANTEED best price: https://bit.ly/dream-cruise-fas 🛒 My essential cruise packing list on Amazon: https://bit.ly/cruise-essentials The Explorer of the Seas has been sailing for more than 25 years, but what is it actually like to cruise on her today? 🚢 I’m onboard for four days to find out, and we’re kicking things off with a packed first couple of days exploring the ship, trying the food, checking out the entertainment, and seeing how this older Royal Caribbean ship stacks up against the massive new ships everyone talks about. Come aboard and see what Explorer of the Seas is really like in 2026! ----- ⚓ Our Trusted Travel Partners: 🤝 🛳️ Ready to Book Your Next Cruise? Cruises It makes planning easy! Get expert advice and the best deals here: 👉 https://bit.ly/dream-cruise-fas 🌍 Save Big on Excursions! Skip the overpriced ship tours and book directly to save money: 👉 https://bit.ly/fas-excursions ----- 🎉 Don’t forget to SUBSCRIBE for weekly tips & hacks + immersive vlog experiences: https://bit.ly/subscribe-cruise-hacks ----- 🛒✨ Cruise Products We Recommend ✨🛒 - Sea Bands (to prevent seasickness): https://amzn.to/3YOTGjX - Sea Bands for Kids: https://amzn.to/4cvG1RS - Sea Bands w/ Built-In Aromatherapy: https://amzn.to/3SQ0zO8 - Seasickness Patches: https://amzn.to/3AmF94L - Portable Charger: https://amzn.to/4dNGmAx - Towel Bands (for pool loungers): https://amzn.to/3SXARHx - Water Shoes: https://amzn.to/4dIWxPA - Magnetic Hooks: https://amzn.to/4dqHr1j - Power Strip (w/ no surge protector): https://amzn.to/3yJzuoX ----- 👀 Watch Next 🍿 https://youtu.be/qMiHVOql4_g https://youtu.be/bM4ZI8FS3xo https://youtu.be/cggiftmgowA https://youtu.be/69N7oMQ5DcI https://youtu.be/fLUgYfN5qAA ----- Join our NEW Facebook Group for all sorts of cruising tips, tricks, and deals! Cruise Tips, Tricks, and Deals: https://facebook.com/groups/familyatsea ----- Disclosure: Hey there! Just a heads-up – some links in my video descriptions are affiliate links. That means if you make a purchase through them, I may earn a little commission, but don’t worry, it won’t cost you anything extra! I only recommend stuff that I genuinely love from companies I trust. Thank you for your support! ----- Business & Media Opportunities: Please contact Evan at partners@familyatsesa.travel ----- 🌍🙋‍♂️ Who We Are 🙋‍♀️🌍 Family at Sea chronicles the cruising adventures of our family of four as we set sail across the globe aboard different cruise ships and cruise lines, including MSC, Disney Cruise Lines (DCL), Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), Princess Cruises, Celebrity Cruises, Carnival Cruises, Royal Caribbean Cruise Line (RCCL), P&O, Explora Journeys, Costa, Margaritaville at Sea, and more! ----- 📧💬 Contact Us & Follow Us on Social Media! 📱📲 - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@FamilyAtSea - Facebook: https://facebook.com/FamilyAtSea.travel - Facebook Group: Family Cruise Tips, Tricks, and Deals: https://facebook.com/groups/familyatsea - Instagram: https://instagram.com/FamilyAtSea.travel ----- #ExplorerOfTheSeas #RoyalCaribbean #FamilyAtSea ----- 00:00 Boarding Day 00:22 Embarkation 00:50 Cabin 8334 Balcony Stateroom Tour 02:36 Royal Promenade 03:30 Peak-a-Boo Bridge 03:47 Windjammer Buffet on Embarkation Day 05:00 Johnny Rockets 06:43 Solarium Pool vs Main Pool Deck 07:12 Sail Away Part 07:28 Main Dining Room Dinner 08:35 Welcome Aboard Show 09:17 Day 2 Intro 10:02 Sapphire Dining Room Dinner 11:37 Invitation to Dance Production Show 12:29 Royal Promenade at Night

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