• Explorer of the Seas – Haiti

    Tour Title: Ten Night Southern Caribbean Cruise
    Tour Company: Royal Caribbean
    Ship: Explorer of the Seas
    Home Port: Maimi 
    Countries Visited: USA, Haiti, Puerto Rico, Sint Maarten, Antigua, St Lucia, St Kitts
    Dates: Thursday 26 December 2024 to Sunday 05 January 2025 (Duration 10 nights)
    Itinerary: Cruise Itinerary (PDF) 
    Excursions Pre-Booked: Booked Shore Excursions & Costs (PDF)
    Cruise Journal Entries

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  • The sunsets on the last evening of the cruise – Explorer of the Seas

    Saturday 04 January 2025
    Highlights: All Access tour of Explorer of the Seas, Laughing and having fun at the Farewell Showtime: Steve Mazan show

    All good things must come to an end and today was my last full day on the Explorer of the Seas. I had booked an All Access tour to learn about how this ship operates. It meant I couldn’t enjoy breakfast in the Main Dining Room as that takes some time but the Windjammer Buffet was fine enough.

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  • Friday 03 January 2025
    Highlights: A Titanic Movie moment, Captain’s Corner Q&A, Enjoying Showtime Production – Wild, Cool & Swingin’

    A Sea Day was ahead of me as the Explorer of the Seas set course for Maimi. I started with breakfast in the Main Dining Room (MDR). If it lines up with my activities I prefer going to the MDR, the orange juice tastes better and the food is freshly prepared. Today I enjoyed French Toast and pancakes.

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  • Thursday 02 January 2025
    Highlights: The St Kitts coastline, The rustic and enjoyable St Kitts Railway, The singing of The Nashville Tenors

    The last country to visit on this World Trip 2024-25 was today’s visit to St Kitts. Whenever a trip gets close to the end I start recalling everything I’ve done and want to ensure the few days remaining bring create more memories.

    Last country onshore – Basseterre, St Kitts
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  • Wednesday 01 January 2025
    Highlights: Beautiful Antigua, Magnificent views from Shirley Heights, Exploring historic UNESCO Nelson’s Dockyard, Scouting the Antiqua coastline, the incredible and almost unbelievable acrobatic skills displayed during the Duo Quintessence show

    A new day and a new island after last night’s New Year’s celebrations. Antigua is known for its beauty and I couldn’t wait to get ashore. 

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