Royal Caribbean Explorer Of The Seas: Is It Still Worth Booking In 2026? World Seniors Snooker Championship Issues [EsKYNyK9RYs]

In this Explorer of the Seas full trip review piccadilly line 2026 is Royal Caribbean's 26-year-old Voyager-class ship a diamond in the rough, or should you skip it?

I sailed a 4-night Bahamas cruise on Royal Caribbean's Explorer of the Seas to give you an honest look at what this older ship is really like in 2026.

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From embarkation to the cabin tour, dining, excursions, and a full ship tour this review covers everything you need to decide if Explorer of the Seas is worth booking. Stops include Perfect Day at CocoCay (with a look inside the Coco Beach Club for $125/person) and the brand-new Royal Beach Club at Nassau Royal Caribbean's newest private beach experience for 2026.

Cabin: Spacious Ocean View Balcony, Cabin 8528 (200 sq ft 40 sq ft larger than standard)

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ABOUT THIS TRIP

Ship: Explorer of the Seas (Royal Caribbean)

Itinerary: 4-Night Bahamas (Nassau & CocoCay)

Cabin: Spacious Oceanview Balcony

WHAT'S IN THIS VIDEO (Timestamps)

00:00 Intro Is Explorer of the Seas still worth it?

00:39 Embarkation in Port Canaveral + first impressions

2:00 Comparison to Icon of the Seas

03:29 Cabin 8528 Ocean View Balcony tour

05:14 Sailaway + itinerary overview

06:08 Giovannis Italian dinner (specialty dining review)

08:04 Perfect Day at CocoCay + Coco Beach Club ($125)

09:52 Day 2 dinner (Main Dining Room) + 70s Disco party

11:06 Royal Beach Club (new for 2026) Nassau

12:50 Day 3 dinner (Main Dining Room) + Nassau pont sail away sunset

14:08 Nightlife & entertainment on an older ship

14:56 Ship tour + Caf Promenade, pizza, Decks 2 and 3

16:19 Ship Tour Decks 46: Schooner bar, casino, Royal Promenade

18:12 Ship Tour Decks 1115: pool decks, Solarium, sports court, Viking Crown

21:04 Wear and Tear, Value Verdict, and Final Thoughts

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Must-Have Cruise Essentials (most under $25):

Casemate Waterproof Phone Pouch:

USB-C and USB-A Charger Cube:

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