Is anyone going on Explorer of the Seas?

Is anyone going on Explorer of the Seas leaving from NJ on Jan. 2nd? How old are you?
I am going with friends (we are all college students) and I've been reading reviews that say the average age seems really high. My friends are getting worried that we are going to be the only young people there! Are any other college kids going on other cruises during that time?





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Me and 3 other people are going on the same cruise and we're 23 years old. Although, I'm a little scared because I didn't realize we needed a passport so now I'm rushing all over trying to get one! :-/ But, I think there will be plenty of young people there! Either way, it's going to be a blast!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Once I get that passport in my hands, I'll be the happiest person in the world!!! haha! If not, well I guess that'll suck!

Also, are you and your friends planning any excursions?

P.S. Don't listen to that girl who said passports aren't needed. I talked to Royal Caribbean two days ago and they said no one will be able to board the ship unless they have a passport because we are going to Haiti and that requires a passport. And start Dec. 31st, all passenagers on cruise lines will have to have a passport. Please make sure you and all your friends have one.

Thanks! We all have passports already. We are not planning excursions through the ship because its too expensive, but we are thinking about doing one in Samana. Also, if you call your local passport agency like a week before and tell them you didn't get it, you can go there and pick it up.





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You can get in touch with other people going on your same cruise. Go to cruisecritic and click on boards. Joining is free. Click on Roll Calls, then find your cruise line (Royal Caribbean), then your ship, then your sail date. We are planning a sail away party on our cruise. We are all going to wear lei's so we know who the cruisecritic people are. Bon Voyage!!!






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The Explorer is for all ages. RCCL is figured for young to old. Also, passports are not mandatory until June 1st